Summer 2026 Corporate Center – Specialty Design and Storytelling Intern

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road - Brooklyn, Ohio 44144

Program Duration: May 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026

What does our Internship Program offer? 

Key’s Enterprise Internship is a 10.5-week program that provides meaningful work that matters, offers feedback and coaching, and creates engaging events and conversations that will spark excitement and interest in bringing one’s full-time career to Key.

Interns are involved in a host of line of business specific projects that directly impact and benefit Key’s business and strategic pillars. The program includes networking with Key teammates across all levels of the organization, a series of Learning Labs where internal and external speakers provide insight on Key’s competitive landscape, financial wellness, and professional development best practices, and an assigned mentor who shares knowledge, experience, and advice.

Job Summary

The Specialty Design & Storytelling Intern will contribute to initiatives that enhance KeyBank’s ability to communicate strategic visions and complex ideas through compelling narratives and visual storytelling. As a strategic catalyst within the enterprise, the Specialty Design & Storytelling team transforms complex initiatives and emerging technological insights into clear, interactive communications that empower executive decision-making and drive visionary execution.

In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in strategic design and storytelling while contributing to high-impact projects across the enterprise. You’ll help shape narratives, support strategic initiative framing, assist with workshop facilitation, and translate emerging technology insights into clear, compelling communications.

Essential Functions

• Bring stories to life: Work alongside our team of designers and storytellers to visualize complex data and strategic concepts through compelling presentations, infographics, prototypes, videos, and other visual assets.
• Shape strategic narratives: Help craft the narrative arc for key presentations and corporate initiatives, ensuring the message is clear, persuasive, and aligned with our strategic goals.
• Innovate with design: Explore and experiment with new design techniques and tools to create engaging and memorable content.
• Collaborate and learn: Partner with various teams across the bank to understand their needs and translate their ideas into powerful visual stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Comply with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key’s clients and Key.

Education

• Must have completed at least two years toward a four-year, undergraduate degree program with coursework in Graphic Design, Media, Communications, or related field with an anticipated graduation in or before May of 2027.

Work Experience

• No prior professional experience required; portfolio demonstrating design and storytelling capabilities preferred.

Skills

• Visual Design: Skilled designer with a strong eye for aesthetics and a portfolio that showcases the ability to distill complex information into clean, impactful visuals.
• Strategic Storytelling: Natural storyteller who understands how to build compelling narratives and think strategically about audience engagement. Design Software Proficiency: Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.
• Proactive Learning: Demonstrates a strong desire to take on new challenges and contribute meaningfully within a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
• Systems Thinking: Understands the broader impact of design decisions and can connect the dots between visual elements and overarching strategic objectives.

Curiosity & Initiative: Eagerness to learn, experiment, and contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment

Physical Demands

• General Office: Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in-person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Location

The internship is open to placement in Cleveland or New York City.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn an hourly rate of $23 per hour. Compensation also includes a $2,000.00 Summer Internship Sign-on Bonus.

KeyBank’s Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $18.00 - $22.60 per hour. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location.

Please note: While a base pay range is referenced above, this position is compensated at a fixed rate of $23 hourly and is eligible to receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 11/29/2025 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing [email protected].