2027 Summer Internship- Creative (Writing/Editorial)

ABOUT HALLMARK'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We're looking for curious, creative, and consumer-focused interns who are passionate about storytelling, trends, culture, creativity, and human connection. Writing Studio & Greetings Editorial Intern This internship provides hands‑on experience in creative writing, content development, editorial planning, trend research, and greeting card product strategy. Interns will partner with writers, editors, and product teams to develop consumer‑focused content and concepts that help Hallmark create meaningful connections through greeting cards and related products. What you'll do Create original writing for greeting cards and related Hallmark products. Explore emerging trends, voices, and cultural insights relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers. Learn how Hallmark plans, develops, and curates greeting card programs. Conduct editorial analysis and consumer research to identify future content opportunities. Develop concepts and editorial content that authentically connect with consumers. Partner with writers, editors, designers, and product teams throughout the creative process. Present recommendations and creative concepts to business and creative leaders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role: Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field A graduation date of December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, May 2029, December 2029, or May 2030.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume and application will stand out if you are: Demonstrated interest in writing, content creation, publishing, media, advertising, or product development Strong writing and editing skills Familiarity with social, cultural, and consumer trends relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences Experience through coursework, publications, student organizations, freelance work, or personal creative projects is a plus Portfolio, writing samples, or examples of creative work encouraged but not required

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Our internship program is 12 weeks long, starting in late May and ending in early August. This summer internship is a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work from both our recently renovated headquarters building in Kansas City, MO, and from your summer residence within the KC metro area. Some relocation and housing assistance is provided for interns whose permanent address is outside of the KC metro area. Relocation is required for this role. Important application requirement: To be considered for the Writing & Editorial Internship, applicants must complete and submit all nine portfolio exercises as part of the application process. The portfolio includes exercises focused on writing, editing, storytelling, humor, sendability, rewriting, and more. ABOUT HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like! When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day‑to‑day, we'll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success. Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives‑like yours. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hallmark Corporate