Graphic Design – 2026 Summer Internship

Location: Renfrew County and Lanark Highlands Township (Deep River)

Media Matters Inc. is a growing, industry-focused publishing company based in Peterborough, Ontario, serving Canada’s collision repair sector.
We create, design and deliver national B2B publications alongside digital platforms—including websites, e-newsletters and social media channels that connect repair professionals, suppliers and industry leaders across the country.
Our work blends editorial storytelling with strong visual design—making creativity, accuracy and speed essential to everything we produce.
The Opportunity   We’re looking for a  Graphic Designer Intern  to join our team for Summer 2026.
This is a hands-on role ideal for a student or recent graduate looking to build real-world experience in publishing, digital media and brand design. You’ll work across both print and digital projects, contributing to everything from magazine layouts to social graphics and video content.
What You’ll Work On    Design and develop print layouts from concept to final production, including covers and feature spreads
Edit and prepare images for print and digital (colour correction, resizing, retouching)
Create original digital illustrations and visual concepts for editorial content
Prepare print-ready PDFs and manage export settings for production
Build and manage InDesign documents for multi-page publications
Support the development of marketing and promotional collateral
Ensure accuracy in layout, typography and final file delivery
Design ads and digital graphics for web and social platforms
Assist with video editing and multimedia content
Collaborate with the editorial and production teams to meet deadlines
Who You Are    Creative, detail-oriented and highly organized
A strong team player who can also work independently
Able to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
Open to feedback and able to take direction
Adaptable, solution-focused and eager to learn
Passionate about design, media and visual storytelling
Requirements    Minimum 1 year of experience in graphic design (publishing experience is an asset)
Proficiency in  Adobe Creative Suite  (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)
Working knowledge of  Microsoft Office
Basic understanding of  Word Press, HTML and CSS  (asset)
Strong layout, typography and production skills
Job Type:  Full-time, Seasonal (Fixed-Term)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8-hour day shifts
Interview Process:  Remote / Virtual

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