About the role#
We are looking for a Junior Social Media Design Intern to join our team for a six-month co-op. You will work alongside our designers and strategists to research competitive trends and turn those insights into social content for real brands. This is a paid, full-time position offering hands-on experience in the creative process from strategy to production.
What you'll do#
- Design static and motion social assets for Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
- Conduct competitive and category research, track trends, and summarize findings in visual reports.
- Help develop content concepts and monthly social calendars.
- Resize, adapt, and version assets across various formats and platforms.
- Monitor emerging platform features and cultural moments to bring fresh ideas to the team.
- Prepare files for review and incorporate feedback from creative directors.
- Support photo and video shoots.
- Help organize content libraries.
What you'll need#
- Current Northeastern University student entering your first or second co-op in a design, communications, marketing, media arts, or related program.
- Ability to work full-time (32+ hours per week) for the January to June 2027 term.
- A portfolio showing design work, ideally including social media content.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
- Familiarity with Figma, Canva, After Effects, or CapCut is a plus.
- Strong understanding of how each social platform works.
- An eye for typography, layout, color, and brand consistency.
- Curiosity, research skills, and the ability to turn observations into clear takeaways.
- Organized, responsive to feedback, and comfortable managing multiple projects.
- Interest in beauty, fragrance, fashion, or lifestyle brands.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: January through June 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $22 per hour.
- Employment Status: Full-time.
About Taylor Corporation
Taylor Corporation provides printing services and marketing communication solutions for businesses and consumers. Founded in 1975, the company operates from its headquarters in North Mankato, Minnesota. It has grown into a large privately held organization with over 10,000 employees. The company uses both digital and printed methods to deliver content across mail, email, and mobile platforms.
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