Intern - Kids Creative

Job Description

PBS KIDS Creative Internship (Hybrid)

Corporate Area: PBS KIDS

Department: Initiatives and Creative Production

Status: Internship/Full-Time/Hybrid

Supervisor Title: Director, UX & Motion Design

Time Commitment: 35-40 hours/week, June 2023 – August 2023

Compensation: $15/hour for undergraduate students, $17/hour for graduate students

Position Overview:

The PBS KIDS Creative Intern will work with top creative talent, including designers, animators, sound designers and engineers to create interactive content for kids 2-8. Working with the PBS KIDS team, the intern will create innovative, original, educational content for PBS KIDS products.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Work closely with PBS KIDS designers to create experiences for kids 2-8
• Conceptualize and design light interactive content for PBS KIDS
• Participate in brainstorms and design reviews with PBS KIDS design team
• Work closely with PBS KIDS designers to produce motion and sound concepts
• Illustrate new experiences and assets for existing products in the PBS KIDS brand
• Work closely with the PBS KIDS Production Intern to source content for new and ongoing promotions

Requirements for success:
• Ability to illustrate simple design concepts with appeal
• Working knowledge in Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other design applications
• Ability to receive and incorporate critical feedback
• Drive to pursue abstract ideas from concept to completion
• *Submission of a portfolio/demo reel and example projects will be required for consideration*

Skills the Intern may gain:
• Experience working with a team of creative professionals
• Knowledge of design, animation and development processes
• Knowledge of web, streaming video, and mobile apps
• Insight into the convergence of multiple platforms with traditional broadcast
• Knowledge of the public media industry
• Knowledge of the children's media industry
• Experience working within brand guidelines across multiple platforms

PBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the EEOC and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r065y6-18-117-90-244-42 in your application.