SpecialGuest Summer Internship

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SpecialGuest is the creative agency for the world’s most innovative companies.
There’s something about every product or brand that’s honestly special. Our job isn’t to embellish that. It’s to listen, distill, and express that truth in a way that connects meaningfully to people and culture.

Summer Internship

Summer Internship Info Deck

Apply By: April 30th, 2026

Internship Dates: June 15th - July 30th

Location: Hybrid. Remote + weekly NYC office day

Hours: Monday - Friday 10am -5pm (max 38 hours per week)

Compensation: Unpaid, Academic Credit Required

Tracks available:

• Jr Art Director
• Jr Copywriter
• Jr Designer
• Jr Coordinator
• Jr Creative Technologist

Who is this for:

This internship is designed for currently enrolled students who want real agency experience, hands on creative work, and a clear view into how projects move from brief to execution.

Eligibility (REQUIRED):

• Currently enrolled in school (no recent graduates)
• Must be eligible to receive academic credit
• Portfolio required (student work welcome) — Coordinator applicants may submit a cover letter instead
• Personal laptop required

What you'll be doing:

• Work on a live client project (internally, supervised)
• Do creative work daily alongside the team
• Weekly in-person mentorship with our Founder & ECD, Aaron Duffy
• Weekly shadowing (1 hr/week): rotate across Creative, Strategy, Account, and Ops
• End-of-program presentation across our suite of companies

How to Apply:

• Apply at this posting
• Selected candidates will be invited to interview with the team
• Final candidates will receive a short exercise tailored to their track