This week's spotlight includes: Express, Morries Automotive Group, Sotheby's, and Dow Jones & Co.
Job Title: Art Direction Summer Internship
Organization Name: Express
Wage/Salary: Paid
Opportunity Summary: The Art Direction Internship position will support our Express brand. The Summer 2027 Internship Program takes place from June 2nd to August 5th. This internship is located at our Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
The PHOENIX Internship Program is a 10-week, paid program that offers rising Junior and Senior undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work with and learn from experienced professionals while gaining exposure to a multi-brand retail company. The internship program provides hands-on experience in an area of interest and cross-functional collaboration while developing valuable professional skills. PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience.
Requirements
Available to:
Work full-time (40 hours per week)
Embrace our four-days-in-office approach
Relocate to office location (Housing accommodations not provided)
Commit to the entire 10 weeks of the program (June 2nd - August 5th)
Responsibilities:
Work with Art Directors to gain on-set experience with our eCommerce and editorial sets
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, inclusive of, photography, styling, production, video, social, content strategy, and design
Concept and coordinate still life assets in line with brand standards
Organize photo and video assets
Maintain image inspiration boards and files, create art direction that is relevant to vehicles (social, eCommerce, marketing, etc)
Monitor trends in editorial and eCommerce photography, social media and fashion to help influence creative decision-making
Work in Capture One software to learn the process of making photo edits
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Social Media Intern
Organization Name: Morries Automotive Group
Wage/Salary: $15-20/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Social Media Intern will play a hands-on role in content creation, community engagement, and campaign support across Morrie’s Auto Group’s social media platforms. You’ll help bring our brand voice to life - showcasing our vehicles, our people, and our customers through scroll-stopping visuals and authentic storytelling. This role is ideal for a creative, self-motivated student who loves digital trends, cars, and culture, and wants to gain real-world experience in automotive marketing.
Morrie’s Auto Group is one of the fastest-growing privately-owned dealership groups in the Midwest, with 30+ dealerships across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and Nebraska. We represent a comprehensive portfolio of top OEM brands and are driven to be the most trusted choice for both our team members and customers. We believe in delivering more—more transparency, more opportunity, and more care. That’s why we invest in our people through career development, industry-leading benefits, and a culture built on shared values like Heart, Curiosity, Grit, Humility, and Integrity. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow into leadership, you’ll Get More With Morrie’s.
Key Responsibilities:
Content Creation:
Assist in planning, filming, and editing short-form video content (Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts).
Capture footage at events, dealerships, and community partnerships.
Create on-brand graphics and captions for social media posts.
Campaign Support:
Help brainstorm and execute seasonal or promotional campaigns.
Support influencer partnerships, contests, and giveaways.
Research trends and competitor activity to inform creative ideas.
Brand Storytelling:
Collaborate with dealership teams to feature employees, customers, and vehicles.
Highlight community events and brand initiatives that reinforce Morrie’s values.
Qualifications:
Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
Passion for social media trends, storytelling, and video creation.
Familiarity with platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and YouTube.
Ability to edit content in Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
Strong written communication and attention to detail.
Must have reliable transportation for on-site shoots and events.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Sotheby's Summer Intern Program
Organization Name: Sotheby's
Wage/Salary: $22/hr
Opportunity Summary: Sotheby’s, the oldest and largest internationally recognized firm of fine art auctioneers in the world, has been uniting collectors with world-class works of art since 1744. We will be offering exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in a unique 10-week paid Summer Internship Program. Sotheby’s Summer Internship Program provides practical training experience to students interested in pursuing a career in the fine art and auction world. Internships are available across various business areas and interns will work within a specific department based on their academic interests and professional goals. Over the course of the summer program, Sotheby’s interns will experience the inner workings of a world-renowned auction house, see great rarities and discover potential industry career opportunities. In addition, interns will gain exposure to the business through hands-on learning, mentorship, team projects and so much more.
At Sotheby’s, we strive to build an organization that is diverse in experience and background. One way we demonstrate this commitment is through Sotheby’s Summer Internship Grant, which is an integral part of our recruiting efforts for college juniors and helps to attract candidates from all over the U.S.. Once you begin the application process for our 2026 Summer Intern Program (New York), you will have the opportunity to apply for the Grant. The Sotheby’s Summer Internship Grant is awarded to students who embody our Business Values; if selected as a recipient, you will receive a one-time financial payment of $2,000 prior to the program start date. We encourage students of all majors and disciplines to apply.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree with a graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
A strong academic record with a minimum 3.3 GPA
Adaptive, multi-tasker with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership skills
A curiosity and passion for the fine art or luxury markets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to complete the entirety of the onsite 10-week program
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
Job Title: Summer 2027 Bartley Fellowship - Arts Criticism Internship
Organization Name: Dow Jones & Co.
Wage/Salary: $25/hr
Opportunity Summary: The Wall Street Journal's Arts in Review section is seeking aspiring journalists—juniors, seniors or recent graduates (within one year of graduation) with a strong editing background at their school newspapers or elsewhere—for a 10-week paid summer internship. The in-person internship is an opportunity to get hands-on experience working alongside some of the best opinion writers and editors in the world. The internship—formally the Bartley Fellowship—honors the Journal’s former Opinion editor, Robert L. Bartley. Opportunities will be awarded to individuals interested in the arts who intend to pursue a career in journalism or cultural criticism.
The Arts intern is one of several fellows selected each year through an application process that is overseen by senior editors. Bartley Fellows are assigned to a department within the Opinion section—Arts in Review; Books; or Features (Op-Eds and Columns). The fellow will assist in producing Arts in Review’s content for the print and digital editions of the Journal—editing, fact-checking, liaising with writers, writing display copy, proofing, contributing to social media and digital production. Though this is not a writing fellowship, the Bartley fellow will be encouraged to produce a Masterpiece column, of which more below. They may also pitch articles or projects to editors elsewhere in the Opinion section.
Internships are paid, and generally take place during June, July and August, though start dates can be flexible. If you are interested in applying for the Opinion, Books or Arts in Review Bartley Fellowships, please submit separate applications for each position.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate familiarity with our section’s content (student applicants without campus-wide access to the WSJ can purchase discounted subscriptions at https://www.wsj.com/studentoffer).
If you’d like to be considered, please submit the following in one single, complete PDF file:
A cover letter
Your résumé
Full text of your two best clips
Your response to the following prompt in no more than 800 words: Write a “Masterpiece” column. In these essays that appear every Saturday, a writer discusses a single work of art (painting, book, film, etc.) and explains why, in their view, it is of surpassing cultural significance. (Examples: https://www.wsj.com/news/types/masterpiece)
All materials must be received by Nov. 30, 2026.
For a full description of this opportunity and/or to apply, go to the job posting.
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