Posted Date: January 19, 2018
POSITION SUMMARY
Enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and driven students are encouraged to apply for this internship. Prepare to write, proofread, come up with ideas, manage files, and sharpen your copywriting skills. To qualify for this position, the applicant must be able to provide portfolio samples and show their passion for advertising, writing, and conceptual thinking. The Copywriter Intern requires 15 to 20 hours per week or 120 hours total for the entire internship.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Writing copy across all mediums, from email to social and print.
• Proofreading copy on creative pieces, word docs, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Contributing ideas during brainstorm sessions and developing them into bigger ideas after brainstorming sessions.
• Researching subject matters and finding a clear connection between a creative idea and the strategy/messaging.
• Editing existing copy to fit specific mediums.
• Contributing to a long-term project that will be presented to the creative team or client at the end of the internship.
• Respond to feedback and direction to complete tasks successfully.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Copywriter or Strategic Creative Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Excellent storytelling, writing, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Personal projects, websites, creative writing outlets are a PLUS.
• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s/Master’’s program at an accredited college or university in either an Advertising, Marketing, English, or Mass Communications program. 2nd semester Junior or Senior.
• Able to clearly explain the work provided; good presentational skills.
• Ability to think conceptually, big and small.
• Collaboration skills and familiarity of the role of designers and other roles/positions within an agency.
• Open to feedback and able to do revisions.
• Love for words and content.
• Up-to-date on current mediums, digital platforms, etc.
• Positive attitude and openness to supervisor feedback on work.
• Drive. Successful interns are always looking for something new to work on and are always proactive.
• Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to detail.
• Must be a self-motivated, great team player and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Great attitude, great people skills, and willingness to learn.
Industry
Creative
Employment type
Internship
Experience
College
Job function
Copywriter
HIRING PROCESS
At Chamoy Creative we believe that the hiring process should always be casual and transparent. Here is Chamoy Creative’s process: First, select the position you want to apply for and check if your skills and experience match our requirements. Then you can complete our general application form. If we feel you have the skills we are looking for, we’ll give you a call to set up our first conversation over the phone. If everything feels right, the next step would be an initial interview at our office. If that meeting is successful, we will then have the necessary additional interviews and presentations of the team. If it looks like you are the perfect match, an offer would then be extended, followed by a warm welcome to the Chamoy Creative team.