2026 Creative Summer Intern

Jobsmckinneycom

Durham, NC, USA
Base: $18ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benefits...
On-site (tuesday – thursday)
Concept breakthrough ideas
Campaign development across platforms
Strong portfolio required
McKinney is seeking creative, culturally engaged interns for their Summer 2026 program across locations in New York, Durham, and Los Angeles. The internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, allowing interns to contribute to real projects and campaigns for national and global brands

Job Summary

  • Partner with copywriters, art directors, designers, strategists, and producers to concept breakthrough ideas.
  • Contribute to campaign development across social, digital, film, experiential, and emerging platforms.
  • Gain hands-on experience building campaigns for national and global brands with mentorship from award-winning creatives.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

McKinney is seeking creative, culturally engaged interns for their Summer 2026 program across locations in New York, Durham, and Los Angeles. The internship offers hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, allowing interns to contribute to real projects and campaigns for national and global brands.

Salary

Base: $18/hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Concept breakthrough ideas
  • Campaign development across platforms
  • Strong portfolio required
  • Fluent in culture and curious

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and open to feedback
  • Eager to push work further

Key Requirements

  • Rising junior, senior, recent grad, or portfolio school student
  • Pursuing advertising, design, writing, communications, or related field
  • Authorized to work in the US

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US

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