Graphic Design Intern, Spring 2026

GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN SPRING 2026 WHO WE ARE: Serving the country’s fifth-largest media market, KERA reaches more than 4.5 million people monthly through KERA TV, KERA News, KXT, WRR and The Denton Record-Chronicle. For more than 60 years, North Texans have turned to KERA as a destination for community engagement and lifelong learning. As we seek to recognize and reflect our audience and communities, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and points of view to consider employment opportunities at KERA. POSITION SUMMARY: KERA is seeking a Graphic Design Intern to join our creative team for Summer 2025. This intern will assist in producing visual assets for digital, print, and on-air projects that support KERA’s storytelling, branding, and marketing efforts. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for design, attention to detail, and an eagerness to create compelling visual content that aligns with KERA’s brand identity. This is a part-time, FLSA-classified non-exempt position and will report to the Creative Director. WHAT YOU'LL DO: • Assist in creating digital and print graphics for KERA’s marketing, social media, events, and editorial content • Design visual assets for KERA’s websites, newsletters, and promotional materials • Collaborate with the creative and communications teams to develop engaging visuals • Support branding efforts for KERA and its brands • Edit and optimize graphics for different platforms and formats • Contribute to brainstorming sessions and provide creative input • Maintain organization of design files and assets As a KERA employee: • Work in a manner that is consistent with KERA’s mission, vision and values; and maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures • Perform additional duties as assigned This list of job duties is not exhaustive and is subject to regular reviews and updates WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL: Qualified applicants must be current students (enrolled in an accredited degree program) or have graduated no more than 12 months prior to the start of the internship. We believe a strong organization includes employees from diverse backgrounds with different skills, experiences, and passions. If you don't meet every qualification but have relevant skills and enthusiasm for the role, we encourage you to apply! Required skills: • Portfolio showcasing graphic design work • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) • Experience using Canva • Understanding of basic design principles (typography, color, layout) • Ability to take creative direction and apply feedback • Strong organizational and time-management skills Bonus if you bring: • Photography or video editing skills • Interest in public media and storytelling • Experience in Figma SALARY RANGE $16 per hour paid on a bi-weekly pay period. Interns can expect to work 15-20hours per week. LOCATION: The internship is based in North Texas, but interns can work a hybrid schedule. Interns should have some availability between 9am and 5pm (M-F) and expect to work in-person at our downtown Dallas office for part of their working hours. Hours are flexible, and we will work with you to accommodate class schedules. The internship will begin around January 12, 2026 and end May 8, 2026. There may be opportunities to extend the internship into the Summer 2026 term. HOW TO APPLY: • Complete the application on KERA’s employment page. • Submit a portfolio showcasing your design work (links on your resume or a separate PDF is preferred). APPLICATION TIMELINE: We generally close roles 2-4 weeks after posting. The hiring process may continue for several weeks after the closing of the role depending on the number of applicants. KERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer KERA believes that diversity is important to our success. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.