Copywriter Intern

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a Copywriter Intern to support our creative team across a variety of client initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to concept development, campaign messaging, digital content and brand storytelling — while working alongside designers, creative directors, account service team members and experienced writers in a fast-paced agency environment.

This part-time internship will run this semester. The weekly schedule will be determined based on the selected candidate’s availability.

A Day In The Life: Copywriter Intern

Each day starts with checking in on active projects and reviewing creative briefs. You might begin by drafting social copy, refining headlines or assisting with research for an upcoming campaign.

Throughout the day, you’ll work closely with the creative team — sitting in on brainstorms, supporting content development and learning how strategic ideas shape messaging. You may help refine copy, organize revisions or prepare materials for client presentations.

There’s built-in time to learn and ask questions, whether that’s understanding how messaging aligns with strategy, receiving feedback on your writing or seeing how creative concepts move from idea to execution. By the end of the internship, you’ll have hands-on agency experience, portfolio-ready work and a clearer picture of what a career in copywriting looks like.

About You

You’re curious about advertising, storytelling and how brands communicate. You enjoy writing, refining language and thinking about how messages resonate with different audiences. You’re organized, detail-oriented and excited to gain hands-on experience in creative development.

About Us

We’re a full-service agency with offices in Des Moines, Sioux Falls and Portland. At the heart of our success has always been human creativity. The role of brilliant individuals, and their original ideas, remains just as relevant today as when we opened our doors 40 years ago. That’s why we continue to take care of our own like we take care of our clients. We believe strong storytelling, thoughtful strategy and meaningful relationships help brands connect — and we’re committed to developing the next generation of creative professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support copy development for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, direct mail and integrated campaigns.
• 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.
• 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.
• Track copy revisions and feedback so each round is accurate and on deadline.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to take feedback and turn revisions around quickly.
• Available to work part-time this semester in our downtown Des Moines office.
• Portfolio or writing samples required. Class assignments, student publications and personal projects all count.

Perks + 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 in the heart of downtown — steps away from art, culture and some of the city’s best spots for coffee, lunch and happy hour.
• Free downtown parking.
• A flexible schedule built around your classes.
• Collaborative, people-first agency culture.