COMD Communication Design Internship Coordination Site

This spot was just posted 3 days ago and so apply ASAP as I don’t think it will be available for long. See Details below and apply at:

Description

Art Intern, Quanta Magazine

POSITION SUMMARY

Quanta Magazine is looking for a motivated art and design intern for the summer of 2026. This is an outstanding opportunity for a beginning designer to learn about editorial design, illustration and photography, infographics and web production while developing real-world skills at a dynamic digital magazine centered on the world of science. The intern will receive training and mentoring from the art team and the magazine editors and will potentially leave with some nice portfolio pieces.

This paid internship is full time at 40 hours per week. It will take place on-site at the Simons Foundation offices in New York City between June 1st to August 14th, 2026.

Learn more about summer internships at Simons Foundation here: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/summer-at-simons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the art director with art and photography research; contact scientists and press officers to track down images to illustrate articles, blog posts and other features.
• Assist the graphics editor with research for infographics.
• Assist the web producer with miscellaneous tasks.
• Depending on the candidate skills: develop illustrations, infographics and layouts and/or work on color correction and photo editing.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should be working toward a degree in art/design.
• A strong portfolio in one or more of the following: graphic design, digital illustration, Infographics and data visualization, web design and development, animation, photo editing.
• Knowledge of Illustrator and Photoshop.
• A strong interest in science is a big plus.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Figma, 3D illustration and After Effects is also a plus.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

• Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position.
• Portfolio showing at least 10 pieces you have worked on previously, explaining the context of their creation and your role in it.

COMPENSATION

• This internship pays $20 to $25 per hour, depending on degree level.

ABOUT QUANTA

Quanta Magazine is an award-winning, editorially independent online publication launched by the Simons Foundation to enhance public understanding of science. Our reporters and editors focus on developments in mathematics, theoretical physics, theoretical computer science and the basic life sciences, with an emphasis on delivering timely, accurate, in-depth and well-crafted articles for our broad, discerning audience. Quanta was awarded a 2022 Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting, a 2020 National Magazine Award for general excellence, and a 2025 National Magazine Award for best single-topic issue. Quanta has syndication partnerships with Wired, The Atlantic and other publications, has published two books (Alice and Bob Meet the Wall of Fire and The Prime Number Conspiracy) and our articles have been translated into several languages.

Our Commitment to Expanding Pathways to Science & Opportunities for All:

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds, and experiences. The Simons Foundation is committed to advancing basic science and mathematics to benefit humankind and expand our collective understanding of our world. As part of our mission, we support partners, programs, and initiatives that seek to broaden the scientific community and open pathways to science and mathematics careers.

The Simons Foundation provides equal opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law.

To apply, please visit: https://simonsfoundation.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/simonsfoundationcareers/job/Art-Intern–Quanta-Magazine_R0002010

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Dear COMD student, for those of you interested in motion graphics , the submission of applications to CUNY TV for Spring 2025 has now opened . See this link to learn more about the program: https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/internship-mentorshipprogram/ and the different job descriptions that are available and the link to apply.  These are great internships. If you have questions, email me at tgoetz@citytech.cuny.edu

Membit Inc. is looking for interrns to assist with the following projects. This internship is not paid but if you are enrolled in COMD 4900 for Spring 2026, you will earn credits and you will work directly with the CEO of the company who previously taught at CityTech for 10 years.  In addition, It does come with 1 free private channel to each intern, so they can create an AR experience for their own portfolio to show people, and assistance in creating that.  Please send your resume, cover letter and portfolio link to  jay@membit.co and put internship in the subject line. Please see the descriptions below of each project and what skills sets are needed on each project.

Jamaica Youth Basketball Arena Project – Needed 2-4 graphic designers, Forward thinking marketers / storytellers

Rod Wave Elite, Overtime Elite, Unrivaled, Creator League, Baller League… A new generation of sports leagues that speak directly to a new generation of fans through social media is revolutionizing sports. We want to bring this phenomenon to NYC and we have a  location in Jamaica Queens where the next great sports-entertainment venue will rise. Be part of the branding team that create the visuals that tell the story of this project to local officials, business people and investors. You will work with the lead creative director on the project, and will end the semester with an excellent portfolio piece showing your creativity and graphic design skills. Skills needed: photoshop, illustrator, photography, typography

XR Guild Web Design Team – needed 2 UI/UX and Web Designers

The XR Guild is a non-profit membership organization pushing for better ethics in the AR/VR industry. Although the people in the org work in AR and VR they find out about the organization through it’s website and therefore the organization is initiating a major revamp of it’s website to better tell it’s story and reach new potential members. You will work directly with the organization’s creative lead for the website initiative and other sr. leaders of the org. Your designs will be built into the new XR guild website and will make a great portfolio piece. Skills needed web layout, photoshop, illustrator, photography, typography

Harlem Walk of Honor Augmented Reality Display — needed 2-4 designers who want to learn Augmented Reality

Be part of the team that improves and expands on the existing Harlem Walk of Honor at the Schomburg Center in Harlem. This project is a groundbreaking exhibition that uses augmented reality to tell the story of African-Americans who achieved great things and contributed to culture, arts, sciences, and business of Harlem. You will learn how to create AR using the no-code platform, Membit. Working with the companies CEO, you will learn about 3d experience design from one of the leading experts in this brand new field. No AR experience needed just bring your design skills, your willingness to try new things and your creative outside-the-box thinking. Skills needed: Photoshop, Illustrator, willingness to learn basic 3d modeling. 

Examples of Membit past projects:

Membit is currently working with a local nonprofit, Santuary Spaces, that is focused on telling the stories of Brooklyn in the neighborhoods near CityTech, specifically Bedford-Stuyvesant and Viniger Hill / Dumbo. 

Part of the internship will be working on creating Augmented Reality and part of it will be about publicizing these experiences through social media and other means. 

NO Coding needed!  Membit is all no-code and you create on the phone, so anyone that is reasonably good with a smart phone can learn to do it, and you will also get to create your own projects as you learn how to think about spacial communication. 

Raul Frank, a former professional fighter,  is looking for an intern(s) to help him create digital content over the semester. Raul is a three-time boxing champion. He currently trains clients out of Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, New York. He  helps them to lose weight through boxing-based workouts. Raul has worked with COMD design interns in the past. Previously, students have created content for him by using pictures from his boxing career and footage from clients that he trains.

The intern(s) would work with his son, Josh Frank, over the semester. Josh manages the online content for Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank’s website is:

raulfrankfitness

Mr. Frank’s Instagram  is raulfrankboxing.

This internship is flexible about schedule. Please contact joshjfrank@berkeley.edu to set up an interview.  COMD interns with an interest in photography and video editing  have had excellent experience at this internship spot in the past. This spot is unpaid but if you are enrolled in the Spring 2026 COMD  4900 Internhip course, and you will earn credits while gaining valuable experience.

Please email joshjfrank@berkeley.edu with a resume, cover letter and portfolio link if this spot interests you.

Baruch College’s Office of Institutional Research is seeking a team of two COMD students to support the department’s graphic design, marketing, and web support needs for its communications to work on logo design, document formatting, and promotional material development. Some support of a WordPress site will be needed on an ad hoc basis. This internship will be hybrid, with some remote work and some in-person work. 

To apply for one of these internships, please send your resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Institutional Research Data Scientist, Trang Nguyen, Her email is trang.nguyen@baruch.cuny.edu.

Please apply for this position by 01/27/2026 The internship will start at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester.

Department of Hospitality Management

The Department of Hospitality Management is seeking two motivated interns to assist with managing our social media presence. Ideal candidates are interested in social media, advertising, and marketing, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate with faculty about department events and activities
• Create and post content across social media platforms
• Take photos and gather information during HMGT on-campus events

Schedule & Work Location:

• Flexible 8–9 hours/week, Monday–Thursday
• On-campus in the Namm Building for the first 4 weeks
• Hybrid schedule possible after 4 weeks (half on-campus, half remote)

Requirements:

• Professional, timely communication with faculty, staff, and students
• Knowledge of Instagram, LinkedIn, and other social media platforms
• Software skills: Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, CapCut, reel creation, photography
  

Unique Benefits of Interning in HMGT

Interns in the HMGT Department get more than office experience – taste, see, and explore the best of hospitality in NYC:
• Sample fresh pastries and international dishes from our culinary labs
• Join cooking demos with top chefs and try their creations 
• Visit iconic hotels and hospitality venues throughout New York City
• Explore NYC’s famous tourist attractions 

Capture amazing photos and videos while gaining hands-on experience in the hospitality industry in one of the world’s most exciting cities!

Compensation:

• This is an unpaid internship; however, students may be eligible for payment through Federal Work-Study (FWS). To apply, you must submit the FAFSA. 
• Financial Aids Office: https://www.citytech.cuny.edu/financial-aid/work-study.aspx

Application:  Please email your resume to Prof. Ellen Kim (ehkim@citytech.cuny.edu) to set up an interview.

NYPIRG is looking for interns for spring semester. NYPIRG has an office on the City Tech campus, but the work will be a mix of in-person and remote work – within the office, at home, and at locations around and near campus. We have had COMD students work with them in the past and it has been a positive experience. This is not a paid internship but you will earn academic credit if you are enrolled in COMD 4900 this semester.

If you are not familiar with NYPIRG, see their website or their Instagram. They are a student-led public advocacy group committed to advocating for student issues, environmental protection, voting rights, fixing the MTA, and many other issues.

According to NYPIRG, students will learn about grassroots organizing techniques and new digital tools used to support social movements holistically, forming narratives and messaging through graphic design, video production, or other specialties based on their interests. Students will learn key public speaking and community outreach skills hands-on, then use those skills to plan and execute a semester-long campaign on important issues affecting students, culminating in an in-person event like last year’s Hygiene and Menstrual Product Drive and March in March for Higher Education. 

Responsibilities will include: 

• Outreach work: Talking to students about the issues and getting them involved, including voter registration; working on public-facing writing such as letters to local newspapers and web copy
• Organizing work: Leading one of our campaigns on issues like Public Health and Mass Transit, including attending regular Project Leader Zoom meetings and organizing events and/or presentations
• Design work: Creating social media graphics, posters, videos, websites, and other materials to inform students and promote events

Send your resumes and portfolio links to:
sbrinson@nypirg.org

Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Spring 2026 Internship Program is now closed  for applications. However, If you would like to be notified when future opportunities to intern at the Navy Yard are available , such as the summer internship application, please complete the interest form at: https://bit.ly/BNYInterest25
Eligibility:
• A Brooklyn resident or attend a Brooklyn-based school   
• A first-time or once returning participant in the internship program   
• A current college attending student

One of our COMD summer 2025 interns worked for Schneps Media–you could be the next COMD intern they hire. Schneps Media is a local media company serving New York City, Westchester and Long Island that reaches over 2 million readers per week across two daily newspapers, the largest group of community newspapers, magazines, websites, email newsletters, and social media channels.

Here is the Internship Program Information Overview: 

Job Descriptions for each of the available positions: 

Here is the Schneps Media Handshake Profile. Students will need to apply via Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/465898

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program is the City of New York’s innovative, paid internship program to develop the City’s next generation of life sciences leaders. The program provides quality internships for undergraduate and graduate students, while offering curriculum and training support with refined “hard” skills in the sciences and “soft” skills of professional and personal development.

This is a paid internship program and offers spots in Science Communications and Marketing.

Key Dates (2025 – 2026)

• As of September 1, 2025, our 2025-26 application is open, allowing applicants to apply for opportunities posted through August 31, 2026. Any applicants to previous years will need to submit a new application for continued access.
• December 31, 2025 – Early deadline for summer applications
• Now – May 2026 – Academic year internships; dates and length determined by mutual agreement between host and intern
• Now – Summer 2026 – Rolling selection and placement of summer internship applicants with hosts
• Late May 2026 (exact dates TBD) – Pre-internship “Boot Camp” intensive training for placed interns
• Late May – Early August 2026 – Typical summer internship period is 10 weeks

As an extra bonus, they offer an excellent cover letter cheatsheet and email cheatsheet that will be useful in other job applications as well.

Dear interns, for those of you interested in motion graphics , the submission of applications to CUNY TV for Spring 2025 opens January 1st. See this link to learn more about the program: https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/internship-mentorshipprogram/ and the different job descriptions that are available and the link to apply. Do read through the qualifications they are seeking and get your materials prepared now well in advance of submitting the application.

Ms. Wolfe has had City Tech interns work for her company past semesters and the interns have found it to be a very positive experience. The information from the employer about this spot is below.

Marketing/Social Media/Office Intern

Employment type: part-time internship
Compensation: Unpaid, It is an internship for academic credit if enrolled in COMD 4900. 

We are seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial candidate for an internship working with Liz Wolfe, a coach for entrepreneurs. This position will support the marketing efforts of Ms. Wolfe’s coaching programs.

The ideal candidate for this position will have an interest in social media, advertising and traditional marketing. They will also be a collaborative member of our team who is eager to learn and passionate about making positive impact in the world.

We will support you in getting a solid foundation of skills that are resume ready!

Activities will include the following:

– Maintaining social media marketing campaigns and accounts
– Creating email publicity campaigns using MailChimp
– Simple website maintenance and upgrades
– Collaborating to create and edit marketing and publicity materials
– Some light office administration work
– Conducting research in support of marketing and publicity campaigns
– Making follow up phone calls to prospective and existing clients
– Editing videos

Training provided for chosen candidate. Flexible scheduling available ranging from 10-15 hours per week.

Work can be done onsite at our office if vaccinated for COVID. Remote work is also possible if candidate has access to a working computer.

Skills:

– Team oriented
– Strong writing skills
– Detail oriented
– Entrepreneurial
– Proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and various social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
– Experience with Photoshop, WordPress, Dreamweaver or other basic HTML programming a plus

Read more about Liz at lizwolfecoaching.com.

liz@lizwolfecoaching.com
lizwolfecoaching.com
Submitting your resume with a personalized cover letter highly recommended!

Dear COMD students, for those of you interesting in a summer internship at a Cultural institution in the NYC area, this is a great application to submit in December. These are paid spots and they work such organizations as the Brooklyn Museum and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. To learn more about this program, see the Studio Arts Intern Arts College Website.
To be considered, applicants must submit the following:

• Portfolio, images of work or writing sample.
• Unofficial Transcript for current academic year.
• Resume
• A cover letter
• FAFSA 2025-26: SAI Documentation

To qualify for the Arts Intern College program, you must meet these requirements:

• Currently enrolled full-time at a college or university.
• Currently a junior or senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree (only).
• Completed the FAFSA for 2025-26 with an EFC/SAI between $0 and $10,000.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Reside in Cleveland or New York for the entire 9-week summer program.
• Available to work from June 1 to August 7 during the 9 weeks.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to adapt quickly within a museum or cultural arts organization.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.

So, write a cover letter, prep your resume and have the other materials ready for when the application opens in December.