Copywriting Intern

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support creative teams by writing campaign copy and shaping brand voice for real briefs in an entry-level, portfolio-driven role.

  • Collaborate with art directors to develop campaign ideas and write across channels.
  • Must-have: Portfolio showcasing strong writing and idea generation.
  • Standout: Mentorship from a team that values craft and curiosity.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with art directors and creatives to develop campaign ideas
  • Write copy across channels—headlines, social, digital, and beyond
  • Contribute to brainstorms and concept development
  • Help shape tone, voice, and messaging for brands
  • Refine writing based on feedback

Requirements

  • A student or recent grad in Advertising, Communications, or a related field
  • Portfolio showcasing strong writing and idea generation
  • Ability to write with clarity, personality, and purpose
  • Understanding of tone, voice, and audience
  • Curiosity about culture, trends, and what makes people care
  • Confidence sharing and discussing your ideas

Preferred

  • Think in ideas, not just lines
  • Are comfortable presenting your work
  • Have experience with content creation or social platforms
  • Bring a unique perspective to your writing

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience working on real brands and real briefs
  • Exposure to an integrated creative process
  • Mentorship from a team that values craft and curiosity
  • Work that builds a meaningful portfolio
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Laughlin Constable

We Create Brand Experiences That MAKE IT PERSONAL.Founded in 1976, we are a fiercely independent, full-service brand experiences agency with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago. We help brands at a point-of-inflection grow and thrive at the intersection of Strategic Intelligence, Brand Creativity, Human Context and Connected Experiences. In other words, we create brand experiences that MAKE IT PERSONAL. A simple yet powerful statement that happens to combine our HOW and our WHY. It reflects our special craft of building Personal Experience Brands that inspire unconditional brand devotion and action. And it reflects our agency values to lead with our hearts, always be resilient, and create meaningful change through our work.Our Unique Way of Working.Our model is centered around a thoughtful fusion of crafts, bringing together a versatile mix of thinkers and makers to create modern work that connects with people. We Build Personal Experience Brands.We help brands at a point-of-inflection grow and thrive at the intersection of Strategic Intelligence, Brand Creativity, Human Context and Connected Experiences.Strategic IntelligenceMaking it personal by focusing your business on solving the right problems.•Business & Brand Strategy•Communications Strategy•Marketing TransformationBrand CreativityMaking it personal by creating stories that move hearts, minds, feet and culture.•Campaign Development•Brand Design•HIVE Production StudioHuman ContextMaking it personal with relevant and meaningful moments that drive action.•Media Strategy & Activation•Data Strategy & Analytics•LC Public RelationsConnected ExperiencesMaking it personal by making your brand more useful to every individual.•Experience Design•Content Strategy & Creation•Technology Development

Founded in 1976
Chicago, Illinois, USA
160 employees (57 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.6%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
5.8%
Social
17.3%
Paid
1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~160

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
34 (21% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

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