Copywriter Intern

Des Moines, IA (On-site)

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Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Support a copy-focused internship at a full-service marketing agency, helping craft messaging for campaigns while learning from experienced creatives.

  • Must-have: Strong writing/editing skills with a portfolio.
  • Standout: Real client work and mentorship in a Des Moines office.

Job Description

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.
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Flynn Wright

Flynn Wright opened its doors in 1984 as a small, family-owned agency with a hard-working spirit. Today, we are a full-service advertising, marketing, public relations, research and interactive/web company in Des Moines, Iowa with a second office in Sioux Falls, SD. Check out our website www.flynnwright.com for examples of our work and to learn more about our company and employees.

Founded in 1984
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
116 employees (48 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
28.7%
Direct
50.5%
Referral
5.6%
Social
13.7%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~116

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
29 (25% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1