Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op

Cleveland, OH (On-site)

$15/hr – $18/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 1 day ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end content development lifecycle, from researching and drafting to production, while aligning with audience needs and brand voice across formats. You will collaborate with editorial, design and video/photo teams to deliver integrated, audience-focused content campaigns.

  • Own end-to-end content development from research to production.
  • Align content with audience needs and brand voice across formats.
  • Collaborate with editorial, design and video/photo teams on integrated campaigns.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Content Development Extend the Content team’s capacity by adapting approved source material and contributing to assignments with appropriate guidance and review.
  • Support content development while building skills in messaging, audience alignment and brand voice.
  • Gain exposure to approved AI-enabled tools that support content development, research, quality assurance and production workflows.
  • Build audience-first content strategy skills by helping connect business goals, source material and audience needs to clear, relevant content recommendations.
  • Learn to organize narrative flow, editorial inputs and channel considerations within integrated creative planning.
  • Adapt approved source material into content for different formats, channels and audiences while maintaining message consistency and intent.
  • Editorial and Production Strengthen the accuracy, consistency and production readiness of content and creative assets through disciplined editorial review and preparation across the content lifecycle.
  • Support content research, source material review and editorial preparation to ensure content is accurate, audience-focused and development ready.
  • Support the development, review and quality assurance of content and creative assets across formats and channels.
  • Apply established content standards, governance practices and brand voice principles to help maintain consistency across Creative Services deliverables.

Requirements

  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
  • Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Fine Arts, or Creative Writing
  • Must be available for a long-term co-op assignment of approximately 9 to 12 months, with availability of 37.5 hours per week during the summer and 15 to 20 hours per week during the academic year
  • Must have strong writing, editing and proofreading capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail
  • Must have working knowledge of AP Style
  • Must have experience with research, verifying information and organizing source material into clear, usable content
  • Must have experience managing multiple assignments and deadlines while communicating questions, risks and progress clearly
  • Must have at least one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred

  • Have a Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Have coursework, portfolio examples or experience related to content strategy, creative writing and editing, journalism or corporate communications
  • Have an interest in integrated creative development across copy, design, video, photography and digital channels
  • Have familiarity with content management, marketing automation or creative review tools

Benefits

  • At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible
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Sherwin-Williams

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Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways. Here, there's no one path to success. Our 64,000+ employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. Our employees worldwide bring their energy and unique perspectives to each new day. We believe in careers that grow with you and open up new opportunities. With the support of a global team, you can innovate, grow and discover a career where you can thrive and Create Your 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲™. Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected statuses, including disability and veteran.

Cleveland, OH, US
47K employees (2,233 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
74% CEO approval

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$15/hr – $18/hr

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Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op

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