Marketing Intern

Job Description 

Job Title: Graphic Design Intern  

Employment Type: Temporary Summer Internship (Contract Position) 

Department: Marketing 

Reports to: Creative Director  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Compensation: $15/hour 

ABOUT CEDIA 

CEDIA® is the association for smart home professionals™. Established in 1989, CEDIA remains founded on the principles of advocacy, connection, and education. Globally, CEDIA defends the rights of technology integrators in governmental bodies, gathers industry professionals and allied tradespeople, and creates trainings, standards, and certifications to ensure the smart home industry advances and draws fresh talent. CEDIA co-owns Integrated Systems Europe, the world's largest AV and systems integration exhibition, and founded CEDIA Expo, the world's largest residential technology show. Today, a community of over 30,000 CEDIA members from more than 80 countries deliver home technology solutions that enrich our lives. Learn more about CEDIA at www.cedia.org. 

WHY JOIN CEDIA 

Joining CEDIA as a summer intern offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a dynamic global organization that supports the smart home technology industry. You’ll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop real-world skills in a fast-paced marketing environment. 

As part of our passionate and driven team, your work will help support initiatives that serve a global community of technology professionals. This internship is designed to provide valuable exposure, professional development, and practical experience that will support your future career growth. 

CEDIA is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work, a reflection of our commitment to cultivating a supportive, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture where employees feel valued and empowered. 

SUMMARY 

This role will give you hands‑on experience creating marketing and communications materials that amplify CEDIA’s mission and events. As a member of the marketing team, you will work closely with multiple departments, such as membership and education, to design digital and print assets that align with our brand, engage members and promote our programs. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned. 

• Design marketing assets: Assist in the creation of digital and print marketing materials such as event signage, flyers, social media graphics, email headers, infographics and presentations.  
• Support social media campaigns: Produce engaging visual assets tailored for multiple platforms while staying current with social media and design trends. 
• Photo and video editing: Assist with photo editing for digital and print materials and contribute to basic short-form video editing for promotional use. 
• Update and produce graphic identity elements specific to CEDIA’s design guidelines and core values to maintain brand consistency. 
• Organize, archive and catalog graphic design elements for future projects. 
• Provide general support to the marketing and creative teams as needed. 

REQUIRED SKILLS 

• Software proficiency: Comfortable working on both Mac and PC platforms. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Canva. Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. 
• Social media knowledge: Understanding of social media platforms and tools with the ability to design content that resonates with current social‑media trends. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional teams and receptive to feedback. 
• Enthusiastic, well‑organized, proactive and able to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to interpret project direction and translate marketing objectives into creative designs. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Marketing or a related field. 
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and creativity ability to demonstrate varied typography, color theory and design principles. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

CEDIA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.