Clever. Bold. Emotional. Inspiring. Weird. Concise. Grammatically correct. Yes, please.
If you're looking for hands-on copywriting experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment, this is the place for you. We’re seeking a paid, part-time intern to join our copywriting team this summer. You’ll collaborate closely with our copywriters and design teams to craft the stories our clients need to tell.About Mission:Mission is a brand marketing agency that believes great work comes from the heart, mind, and gut. We build brands, deliver results-driven strategies, champion integrated marketing campaigns, and craft digital experiences.
Our thinking is equal parts data and intuition. Our greatest strength as a team? The ability to adapt quickly and steer clear of formulaic thinking.You'll be responsible for:
- Assisting with industry- and audience-specific research to understand how effective writing appeals to their wants, needs, goals, and motivations.
- Brainstorming concepts for brand messaging, positioning, taglines, headlines, and more.
- Interpreting client feedback and developing creative solutions.
- Reviewing print and web deliverables based on grammar, audience, effectiveness, and brand voice.
You'll learn how to:
- Lead and collaborate on the development of voice and content for a wide range of brands.
- Produce a variety of work including brand stories, web content, short ad-form headlines, product explanations, etc.
- Collaborate on brand architecture documentation and communication.
- Think creatively, write persuasively, and be able to explain your point of view.
- Have the flexibility to navigate the headspace of multiple clients and elevate their stories uniquely.
- Interpret creative direction and adapt points from creative briefs into persuasive copy concepts.
- Assist with web content review and management systems.
- Interview clients and other sources to help inform strategy and design.
- Stay up-to-speed on the goals and status of all branding projects across the agency.
- Simultaneously manage multiple projects with short deadlines.
Impress us with:
- A portfolio or writing examples that show us your skills.
- The ability to pivot writing style, tone, and voice between multiple projects.
- A willingness to research unfamiliar topics, industries, trends, and media.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a knack for collaboration.
- A hunger for feedback and development.
Candidates must:
- Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university or a recent graduate.
- Be seeking or have received a degree in marketing, communications, or other relevant fields of study.
- Be available to commute to and work at our office in Hampden.
- Be detail-oriented and organized.
- Be enthusiastic and eager to share creative ideas.
