Branding Summer Intern

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action-enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it.

We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

Applications for this position will be accepted from October 9th
- October 23rd.

Skills and Competencies

• Portfolio that includes data visualization and design-driven examples - interactive, static, or both, reflecting strong visual thinking and a clear editorial point of view
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop, with an understanding of how design tools connect to web production workflows
• Some experience with open-source data visualization libraries such as D3, Three.js, or comparable tools, and/or data analysis languages such as Python, R, or Node.js
• Strong writing skills and a sharp editorial instinct, with the ability to shape clear narratives around complex data and global themes
• Exceptional attention to detail, high degree of self-motivation, and the ability to manage work independently while remaining deeply collaborative
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine eagerness to learn through shadowing, feedback, and hands-on iteration
• Comfortable working in a Mac OS environment
• Familiarity with geospatial tools such as QGIS, Mapbox, or similar platforms preferred
• An eye for print and editorial design, including grid systems, typographic hierarchy, and layout composition preferred
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence concepts, with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning how AI tools can be used to improve processes and drive efficiency. Interest in exploring AI systems and a willingness to develop awareness of responsible AI practices, including risk management and ethical use

Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in data visualization, journalism, graphic design, computer science, information design, or a closely related field
• Graduation date of May 2028 - June 2029
• Ability to work during program dates:
  June 7th
  - August 13th 2027

Responsibilities

A dual-track internship spanning data visualization and brand design, with direct contribution to the full creative pipeline from raw data to published story.

• Explore and interrogate real-world datasets to extract meaning, identify visual opportunities, and shape editorial narratives around complex global themes
• Support digital design projects across the brand portfolio, including editorial layouts, marketing materials, campaign assets, and digital templates, applying principles of typography, hierarchy, and visual storytelling
• Work with geospatial data and mapping tools to bring geographic context and dimension to data-driven stories
• Collaborate with designers, developers, data analysts, researchers, and subject-matter experts — attending partner meetings, contributing perspective, and learning how a high-functioning creative team operates
• Develop and sharpen technical and professional skills including coding, data analysis, AI-assisted workflows, presentation, and cross-functional communication under the mentorship of an experienced creative team

About the Team

Moody's award-winning Data Story Team is a web-first creative unit producing dynamic, data-driven visual journalism that…