Position Title: Copy Writer Intern
Location: 8833 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL 60077
Position Overview:
The Copy Writer Intern is a paid part-time internship position with the responsibility to write advertising copy for use by our clients to promote their goods and services in the form of digital or print media, which includes web content planning, writing and publication.
Critical Job Tasks
o Write articles, bulletins, sales letters, speeches, blogs, and other related informative, marketing and promotional material
o Write in various tones and voices and for a variety of audiences and mediums
o Edit or rewrite existing copy as necessary, and submit copy for approval by supervisor
o Invent names for products and write the slogans that appear on packaging, brochures and other promotional material
o Conduct research and interviews to determine which of a product’s selling features should be promoted
o Consult with sales, media and marketing representatives to obtain information on product or service and discuss style and length of advertising copy
o Present drafts and ideas to clients
o Review advertising trends, consumer surveys, and other data regarding marketing of goods and services to determine the best way to promote products
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
o Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media
Requirements:
o Current student pursing a bachelor’s degree or above (Preferred majors in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or English)
o 1+ years of writing professional experience
o Preferred knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) writing techniques
o Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
o Strict adherence to deadlines
o Superior skills research, communication, writing and editing
o Must pass background check
Compensation: Paid hourly
To Apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and an online writing sample portfolio to http://jobs.oneims.com/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=1624521&portalID=13912