Copywriter Intern

Responsibilities

• Support copy development for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, direct mail, and other marketing materials.
• Jump into brainstorms and help develop ideas alongside designers and strategists.
• Research clients, competitors, and trends to help sharpen messaging.
• Draft, edit, and proofread copy to ensure it’s clear, accurate, and on brand.
• Lend copy support to direct mail and integrated campaign work.
• Pitch in on video and photo shoots — helping with wardrobe, props, setup, and other on-site needs to keep things running smoothly.
• Help with various agency projects and team needs as they come up (we’re big believers in jumping in where needed).
• Sit in on meetings and see how creative strategies move from idea to execution.
• Help keep projects organized, accurate, and on track.

Requirements

• Current college student or recent graduate in marketing, communications, English, journalism, advertising, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in advertising, branding, and campaign development.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable collaborating and asking questions in a team environment.
• Portfolio of writing samples required.

Benefits

• Paid internship experience.
• Hands-on exposure to creative development and campaign work.
• Mentorship from experienced creatives.
• Real client experience and portfolio-building opportunities.
• Office located in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
• Collaborative, people-first agency culture.