Intern, Copywriting

Chicago, IL (On-site)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Support Burrell’s copy team as a Chicago-based summer intern, shaping tone and storytelling across social, digital content, and presentations.

  • Own writing tasks across formats with feedback-based refinement.
  • Must-have: Chicago-based availability for the full program.
  • Standout: Exposure to culture-driven campaigns and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write clear, compelling copy for a range of formats, including social media, digital content, headlines, scripts, and internal presentations.
  • Collaborate with art directors, designers, and strategists to develop ideas rooted in cultural insight and human truth.
  • Contribute to brainstorming and concepting sessions, bringing original ideas and a strong personal point of view.
  • Research cultural moments, language trends, and audience behavior to inform creative thinking.
  • Learn and apply principles of tone of voice, brand messaging, and storytelling across different platforms.
  • Revise and refine copy based on feedback, maintaining clarity, intention, and creative integrity.
  • Support the creative team with editing and proofreading to ensure high-quality work.

Requirements

  • Candidates should be entering their junior or senior year of college.
  • Candidates should be pursuing a field of study related to copywriting, advertising, communications, journalism, creative writing, or a related discipline.
  • Must be Chicago-based for the entirety of the program.
  • Strong writing skills and a clear point of view; portfolio or writing samples preferred (classwork is welcome).
  • Deep interest in culture, storytelling, and creative expression.
  • Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn through feedback and collaboration.

Preferred

  • Portfolio or writing samples preferred (classwork is welcome).
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Burrell Communications

Burrell is a full service marketing and communications agency known for its leadership, solid strategic approaches, creative astuteness, and forward thinking. Burrell has evolved from one with premier status in multicultural marketing to one which also demonstrates a strong expertise in effectively reaching varied audiences - including youth, young adults, moms and the general market.Burrell's overarching corporate mission is to "consistently deliver innovative, creative, market moving ideas." This mission statement addresses our commitment to deliver year over year business results, driven by innovation.

Founded in 1971
Chicago, Illinois, USA
160 employees (58 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
29.3%
Direct
48.8%
Referral
5.9%
Social
14.5%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~160

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
44 (28% of company)
Median Career Experience
15.5 years
Median Tenure
9.2 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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