Copywriter Intern

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$18/hr – $20/hrIntern/New Grad5+ years expInternship

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

The role focuses on concept development for integrated campaigns and crafting copy for multiple channels, collaborating across design, strategy, and analytics. You will translate client value props into human stories and adapt to diverse industries while embracing feedback. The position offers a part-time temporary arrangement with progressive benefits and an emphasis on high-quality, on-brand writing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the charge on conceptual development for integrated campaigns.
  • You\'ll partner with designers and creative directors to dream up the ideas that stand out and make an impact across every touchpoint (and maybe even win awards).
  • Write punchy, attention-grabbing copy for paid media, social, and out-of-home ads that demand a second look.
  • Transition seamlessly into long-form storytelling, including blogs, whitepapers, and editorial content that builds trust and authority.
  • Toggle between diverse client industries, translating complex value props into human, relatable stories regardless of the audience.
  • Work hand-in-hand with designers and strategy to ensure the marriage of copy and visuals is seamless and impactful.
  • Partner with SEO and Analytics teams to ensure your creative isn\'t just smart, it\'s effective.
  • Be open to feedback and work closely with creative directors, designers, strategists, and client service pros.
  • Dig deep into our clients\' businesses, their customers, competitors, and products to shape content strategy.
  • Harness the power of AI to get the juices flowing or work more efficiently but use your superpowers to ensure your work is smart, ownable and nailing the brief.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional copywriting experience, with a book showing range from smart campaigns and substantive long-form work
  • Proven ability to craft brand stories; stays current on industry/cultural trends; customer-centric mindset
  • Versatile writer who adapts tone and style for different audiences, channels, and industries (B2C and B2B)
  • Collaborative "yes, and" approach; open to feedback and comfortable jumping into diverse projects
  • Strong presentation skills; able to articulate creative rationale and align stakeholders/clients around the work
  • Exceptional editing and proofreading; mastery of grammar and style with the judgment to break rules intentionally
  • A copywriting portfolio is required for submission.

Preferred

    Benefits

    • This is a part-time, temporary role that will cover (approx.) June - August 2026, likely 20-25 hours/week, depending on the candidate\'s availability.
    • Envisionit is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
    • Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with diverse strengths, experiences and backgrounds, who share a passion for the work we do.
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    Envisionit

    Envisionit is an award-winning, full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Chicago with in-house Media, Creative, Tech, Strategy and Analytics teams. We have fueled growth for clients in a range of industries, with a core focus is in technology, CPG and destination.We are bold and resourceful. Energized and curious. Ready to solve problems and eager to apply new ideas. Our mission is to know our clients and their market, customer, and needs better than anyone else in order to help them achieve goals faster & without friction. In our work, we value being engaged, proactive, impactful, curious, and supportive. In our culture, we champion transparency, belonging, giving back, and having fun. Our purpose at Envisionit is to "Seize the Opportunity." For our employees, partners, and clients: now is the moment to grow, learn, be curious, build new capabilities, and achieve amazing things.Current career opportunities at Envisionit are available here: https://envisionitagency.com/careers/

    Founded in 2002
    Chicago, Illinois, USA
    78 employees (27 in marketing)

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    30%
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    45.8%
    Referral
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    Paid
    1.5%

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    Current headcount: ~78

    Marketing Team

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