Media & Design Intern

Description

Program Summary

Ever wonder how eye-catching signage, promotions, and campaigns come to life? Our 12-week Media & Design Internship offers a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at how creative ideas are developed, produced, and distributed across the market. Designed for college students, this program provides real-world experience supporting signage, media collection, and marketing initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Interns will support the A&B Sign Shop, gaining exposure to design production, media coordination, and creative campaigns tied to events and promotions. This internship is ideal for students interested in graphic design, marketing, media, or communications—and for those looking to build a strong portfolio through meaningful, hands-on work rather than just observing from the sidelines.

Internship Details

• Duration: 12 weeks
• Location:
  • Muskogee, OK
• Schedule: Full-time during the internship period (May 18, 2026 – August 7, 2026)
• Format: On-site at Muskogee, OK (Headquarters)

What You’ll Learn & Experience

• Gain practical graphic design and media experience. This includes, but is not limited to, brand guideline adherence, design concepts, software training and usage, printing and creation of physical signage, fieldwork in media efforts and full design production process from conception to distribution. 
• Develop time management and organizational skills to complete projects by established deadlines within a professional setting. 
• Gain experience working with a wide-variety of design production, including physical signage, digital media and more.
• Build a portfolio of designs and media to be presented and critiqued by the supervisor or department personnel. This is intended to provide the intern with a portfolio that may be used in academic or professional practice.
• Create two professional goals (in collaboration with supervisor) to support individual career pursuits. The intern will also be requested to summarize the concepts and practices learned by the end of the program.

Responsibilities

• Meets with designated project leads to plan, conceptualize, and coordinate project statistics, designs and application.  
• Designs and produces signage, digital graphics, and other related media. 
• Obtains approval of proof / mock-up designs by designated project leads.
• Edits, revises and translates proofs / mock-ups into final designs and creates all final files as determined by project details.
• Maintains consistency and adheres to branding guidelines as outlined by provided brand standards.
• Assists project leads with production of applicable design signage and helps with department maintenance.
• Assists in photography, videography and graphics distribution as needed.
• Maintains professionalism and safe practices within workspaces.
• Participates in company initiatives, events, and activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Program Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Media Studies, Arts, Design or related fields
• Fundamental understanding of design theory and principles
• Knowledge and ability to utilize Mac and PC based design software, primarily the Adobe Creative Suite
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Greater than 60 hours of earned college credit (preferred)
• Available for a minimum of 12 continuous weeks

Additional Skills/Competencies:

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn in hands-on environments
• Demonstrates a high level of creativity and attention to detail, with a strong ability to stay organized and work within well-defined processes
• Ability to adapt to different settings (office and field)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office package

About A&B Distributors:

Founded in 1979, A&B Distributors is a family-owned beverage distribution company with locations across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas. We partner with over 60 beverage suppliers to sell, advertise and deliver snacks, beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcoholic products to bars, restaurants, convenience and grocery stores, as well as many other outlets.

At A&B, you’ll dive straight in—working with experienced teams, learning how sales, operations, and delivery connect, and building real-world skills like problem-solving and communication — all while exploring different areas of a dynamic company.