Intern, People & Transformation

CMI Media Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Media Group in Philadelphia, PA, seeks an enthusiastic Intern for People & Transformation (HR - Learning & Development). You will work closely with the People Team on instructional design, facilitation, and project management, gaining hands-on experience across HR operations, engagement, benefits, compliance, and talent development.

You will contribute to onboarding materials, new hire orientations, and employee development initiatives in a global media agency environment, with mentorship

Qualifications

• Educational background: pursuing or recent graduate in HR/OD, Business, Psych, Communications, LD, or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience or interest in LMS, survey tools, or design software is a plus.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Design & Learning Development: Apply learning theories and models to create and update engaging materials.
• LMS & HR Tools: Navigate and maintain LMS to deploy training programs.
• Data Evaluation: Analyze learning data and metrics to measure program impact.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

LMS familiarity

Collaboration & teamwork

Education

Pursuing or recent graduate in HR/LD or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

HR platforms knowledge

Job description

Brilliant Minds.
Big Hearts. Bold Opportunities.

Intern, People & Transformation - Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Intern, People & Transformation (HR - Learning & Development) to join us. In this role, you will work directly alongside our People Team leaders, gaining hands‑on, real‑world experience across the core pillars of our team's work: Instructional Design, Facilitation, and Project Management . You will contribute across HR operations, employee engagement, benefits, compliance, and talent development initiatives within a leading global media agency.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Design & Learning Development

• Instructional Design & Learning Theories: Apply learning theories, instructional design models, and visual design standards to create, update, and structure engaging learning materials and internal training resources.
• LMS & HR Tools: Learn to navigate, administer, and maintain Learning Management Systems (LMS) and e‑learning platforms to deploy training programs seamlessly.
• Data Evaluation: Gather, analyze, and evaluate learning data, survey results, and training metrics to measure program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.

Facilitation & Employee Engagement

• Session Facilitation: Assist with prepping, coordinating, and co‑facilitating bi‑weekly new hire orientations, team workshops, and employee development sessions.
• Drive Engagement: Assist with planning, coordinating, and executing company‑wide employee engagement initiatives and team‑building events.
• Creative Collateral: Support the design and creation of vibrant promotional and educational materials for internal communications and People Team programming.

Project Management & HR Operations

• Project Managem ent Execution: Manage project timelines, track milestones, and support People Team initiatives from inception through completion with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Onboarding & Operations: Help ensure smooth completion of new hire paperwork, onboarding materials, and job profile standardizations across agency departments.
• Feedback, Compliance & Benefits: Assist with survey administration, federal/state employment law research, open enrollment preparations, and new HR tech implementations.

What We’re Looking For

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing or a recent graduate with a degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience or interest in HR platforms, LMS tools, survey tools, or design software is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency or strong interest in instructional design, learning theories, design models, and evaluating training data. Willingness and eager attitude to learn LMS platforms and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational ability paired with a positive, constructive attitude around project management.
• High level of agility and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple timelines.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and candidate information with discretion.
• Eager to learn, collaborative, and excited to contribute fresh ideas to a dynamic agency environment.

Why Join CMI Media Group?

• Hands-On Experience: Gain comprehensive, practical exposure to instructional design, workshop facilitation, project management, and modern HR operations in an award‑winning agency setting.
• Mentorship & Growth: Learn directly from experienced People Team professionals in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.
• Inclusive Culture: Experience our "All for Good" philosophy firsthand in a collaborative culture built on trust, wellness, and mutual respect.