Motion Graphics Internship (Fall 2026)

Based at:

PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Reports to:

Senior Director, Game Presentation

Approximate timeline:
This internship posting will remain open until

June 1st, 2026 .
Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and reached out with further communication by

June 22nd, 2026 , at the latest.
Anticipated start date is

September 7th, 2026

and end date is

December 4th, 2026 .
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
The Motion Graphics Intern will assist in the creation of assigned motion and still graphics as determined by the department supervisor. This will include (but is not limited to):

In-game elements
Web elements
TV broadcast elements
In-arena assets
Special projects to be aired in appropriate venues (e.g. videos for private events)
The intern will primarily work in Photoshop, After Effects and Illustrator, although experience in Premiere and Final Cut Pro, and 3D software such as Cinema 4D, Blender, or Unreal are a plus
Intern will work closely with all production staff to gain hands-on experience across all facets of production
Media assets and created pieces can be used by the intern for educational and non-profit, self-promotional purposes

Requirements:

This internship is onsite at the Pittsburgh Penguins offices at PPG Paints Arena and is open to students entering their junior or senior year in college, with up to 20-40 hours of flexible availability each week. Availability schedule includes day and evening hours, as well as holidays and weekends. The internship is paid hourly at the rate of $10 per hour. Students remain eligible for earning course credits for their internship and will be responsible for ensuring that the internship meets the criteria of their program and/or university.

Other duties of this internship may include: physical labor, production planning, technical execution, and other tasks as specified by the project.

PLEASE INCLUDE LINKS TO YOUR WORK EITHER IN YOUR APPLICATION, RESUME, AND/OR COVER LETTER. THOSE WHO PROVIDE LINKS TO WORK WILL BE CONSIDERED ABOVE THOSE WHO DON'T.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

Job Questions:
Yes/No: Are you trained in After Effects? If yes, please rate proficiency (novice, intermediate, advanced, pro).
Yes/No: Are you trained in Photoshop? If yes, please rate proficiency (novice, intermediate, advanced, pro).
Yes/No: Are you trained in Illustrator? If yes, please rate proficiency (novice, intermediate, advanced, pro).
Yes/No: I am a current junior/senior enrolled in a college or university and I will receive college credit for this internship.
Yes/No: I have local housing available in Pittsburgh.
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer?
Please provide a link to a portfolio of your work.