Application Guide

How to Apply for Summer 2026 Intern - Instructional Design

at Workiva

🏢 About Workiva

Workiva is unique as a leading platform specifically focused on streamlining integrated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting, helping organizations achieve transparent climate impact and compliance. This mission-driven focus on sustainability and corporate transparency makes it an attractive workplace for those passionate about creating meaningful business impact through clear communication and education.

About This Role

This Instructional Design Intern supports the Creative Operations team by developing sales training materials, auditing learning content in Highspot, and creating instructional assets using creative tools. The role is impactful because it directly enhances sales enablement and ensures accurate, consistent learning experiences that help Workiva's teams effectively communicate their ESG solutions.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve auditing lessons in Highspot for accuracy, collaborating with stakeholders via video calls to align on learning objectives, and using creative tools to edit video content for sales training. You'll likely juggle multiple projects, from designing instructional materials to tracking updates in the LMS, all while adapting to feedback in Workiva's fast-paced remote environment.

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🎯 Who Workiva Is Looking For

  • Currently enrolled in Marketing, Graphic Design, or a related program with hands-on experience using creative tools for instructional content (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or video editing software)
  • Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail, specifically for auditing and cleaning up lessons, courses, and learning paths in platforms like Highspot or similar LMS
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, showing initiative in improving processes and content quality
  • Excellent communicator who can collaborate with stakeholders from pre-production to post-production, aligning content with specific learning objectives

📝 Tips for Applying to Workiva

1

Highlight any experience with Highspot, LMS platforms, or similar content management systems in your resume—even if it's from coursework or personal projects

2

Include a portfolio link showcasing instructional design projects, video/audio edits, or sales training materials you've created, emphasizing tools mentioned in the job description

3

Tailor your resume to show how you've worked in fast-paced, changing environments—use specific examples like tight deadlines or iterative feedback processes

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Research Workiva's ESG reporting solutions and mention how your skills in instructional design could help educate sales teams on these specific products

5

If you have experience with sales enablement or audit/clean-up tasks, quantify results (e.g., 'improved course accuracy by X%' or 'organized Y hours of content')

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain your passion for instructional design in a mission-driven context, linking it to Workiva's focus on ESG reporting and transparency", "Detail specific experience with creative tools (e.g., video editing software, graphic design platforms) and how you've used them to develop training materials", 'Describe a time you successfully managed an audit or clean-up project for learning content, emphasizing your attention to detail and organizational skills', 'Highlight your ability to collaborate with stakeholders and adapt to feedback in fast-paced environments, using a brief example from past work or academics']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Workiva's ESG solutions and recent case studies to understand how they streamline reporting for clients—this will help you tailor your application to their mission
  • → Review Workiva's blog or resource center for insights into their sales enablement and training approaches, noting any specific tools or methodologies mentioned
  • → Look into the Creative Operations team's public presence (e.g., LinkedIn profiles, portfolio examples) to gauge their style and projects
  • → Familiarize yourself with Highspot's features and common use cases in sales enablement to speak knowledgeably about the platform during interviews

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your experience with Highspot or similar LMS platforms—how have you audited or organized learning content?
2 Describe a sales training material you created: what tools did you use, and how did you ensure it met audience goals?
3 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple creative projects in a high-energy, rapidly changing environment?
4 Workiva focuses on ESG reporting—how would you approach designing instructional content for a complex topic like climate compliance?
5 Tell me about a time you received feedback on a creative project and how you incorporated it into revisions.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning Workiva's ESG focus or how your skills relate to sales enablement and instructional design
  • Failing to provide examples of hands-on experience with creative tools or content audits—this role requires practical, not just theoretical, knowledge
  • Overlooking the remote work aspect by not demonstrating strong self-motivation and communication skills in your application materials

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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