Lead Graphic Designer - Intern | Remote

MBJ Network

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Lombard, IL, us remote Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Media Production- Entertainment

Company/Project Name: MBJ Network 

Project Overview: News-Entertainment
Location: Based in Chicagoland

The production team is seeking a Lead Graphic Design/Marketing Intern that is passionate and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable work experience for a career in Entertainment Graphic Design by accomplishing independent tasks.

 MBJ Network is your bold new source for broadcasting and media production that informs, entertains, and inspires. We bring fresh, compelling coverage across Sports, Entertainment, Business, and both National and Local Public Affairs — telling the stories that matter from the streets of Chicago to the national stage.

At MBJ, we believe in the power of media to connect communities, spark conversations, and spotlight voices often left unheard. Whether you're tuning in for exclusive sports analysis, in-depth interviews with entertainment icons, business insights, or real-time coverage of the issues shaping our society — MBJ Network is where it all comes together.

This is more than media. This is MBJ — Where Stories Move.

*This is a 100% UNPAID internship.

* Executive letters of recommendation are awarded after the completion of the contract. 

Lead Graphic Designer (Art Creator) Internship Program 3-6 Months

Work with the media team in the effort to coordinate and implement effective marketing campaigns

- Assist with managing the team of graphic designers (1-2) 

- Assists in the design and development of layouts for marketing materials, using appealing graphics that are well organized 

- Responsible to incorporate current design trends into each unique layout to produce an up-to-date style for custom promotional material 

- Ability to exercise good judgment when interpreting instructions and to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions 

-Utilize strong written skills and the ability to bring effective visual ideas from concept through to completion 

- Working towards a BA or certificate from a Fine Arts program/Graphic Design school or relavent experience

- Effective with Adobe InDesign, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator- Knowledge of Mac OS and software upgrades and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

- Must be a team player and flourish in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

- Open to constructive criticism and customer feedback 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

For more info contact:

Production Team

 312.890.0777 

*Please provide link to latest portfolio/artwork

www.mbj-network.com

About this role

Summary

Assist with designing marketing materials, manage team, incorporate design trends, and contribute to media projects in entertainment.

Job title

Lead Graphic Designer - Intern

Experience level

student or relevant experience

Industry

media production

Location requirements

Remote work possible, based in Lombard, IL, US

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

adobe indesignadobe photoshopadobe illustratormac osmicrosoft office

Preferred skills

none specified

Specializations

graphic designmarketingmedia production
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lombard, IL, USA

Remote City