Copywriting Intern

BBDO has been in the big idea business for over a century and is one of the most awarded advertising agencies in the world. Dedication to our craft and ideas is summed up in the BBDO mantra: Do Big Things. We create work that changes user behavior, tells a brand’s story across all channels and media, and is an economic multiplier for our clients' businesses. We uniquely combine world-class creative with content production agility and real-time analytics. Quite simply, we believe that in the absence of great work, nothing else matters.

We are currently seeking a driven Copywriting and Art Direction Interns to support our existing creative team in producing exceptional client work.

Description

Our Copywriting and AD Intern will work closely with an art director to address our clients’ marketing strategies by developing concepts for print, digital, radio, television, social, and content marketing. This person will be a task master, confidently owning their assigned work and collaborating easily across teams and with senior-level executives within the agency.

What you’ll be doing for us…

• Assisting in the day-to-day management of individual projects and miscellaneous campaigns for multiple brands
• Work with your partner creative directors to concept and bring to life creative ideas across several brands and clients
• Generate compelling ideas and craft copy / comps for production ready files
• Collaborate regularly with creatives, and work across departments with producers, project managers, account, and media on a variety of different projects
• Actively seek out inspiration, cultural trends, and industry news to keep your executions fresh and relevant
• Keeping a current knowledge of industry trends and actively identifying ways to apply them where possible to active projects
• Working closely with internal teams to build a comprehensive knowledge of BBDO processes
• Participating in any agency-wide intern projects

What we’re looking for from you…

• Academic or internship experience involving social media, advertising, marketing, or other similar creative environments
• An online portfolio or PDF of 2-3 written creative pieces, comps, campaigns, or projects that showcase your conceptual work and writing composition skills
• Proficiency in MS Office products
• A strong attention to details while keeping the big picture in mind
• Stellar written and verbal communication skills
• Proven knowledge and skill in writing in various tones and voices
• A curiosity about evolving social and digital landscapes, and a genuine love of advertising

Job Type:

• Internship (15 weeks)
• Hybrid in office and remote (3 days in, 2 days out)
• Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30 (may work only a maximum of 40 hours per week)
• Paid hourly
• Client-facing