Summer 2025 Communications & Graphic Design Intern

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.

Who We Are

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.

Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.

If you are interested in working with a diverse group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.

What We Offer

Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs. We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications, as follows:

• Undergraduate students: $25.00/hour
• Graduate students: $29.00/hour
• Ph.D./JD students: $37.00/hour
• Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX office or location. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
  
  

Role Summary

The PCAOB is seeking a Communications & Graphic Design Intern in the Office of Communications and Engagement. This intern will provide design as well as website and communications support to the Office of Communications and Engagement team in preparing publications, website, and outreach related to the oversight of auditors of public companies and broker-dealers. Interns will have exposure to all facets of communications and outreach work in a regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, layout, and preparation of key materials to support the PCAOB mission;
• Help to produce shareable content for print and digital use;
• Assist with the design and release of key announcements;
• Provide assistance in the use of social media platforms and website content management;
• Brainstorm on how to visualize complex auditing concepts and issues;
• Conduct research and analysis of design, communications, and style ideas; and
• Draft and update Board communication materials, platforms, and databases, requiring strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate (junior or senior level) or graduate student, studying graphic arts at an accredited university;
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, as well as Adobe Premier Pro or Adobe After Effects for video;
• Experience supporting websites through content management system (CMS) platforms such as Sitefinity and SharePoint is a plus;
• Proficient in social media platforms;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint and Word;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Must be reliable and self-motivated; and
• Must be organized, and able to meet deadlines.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.