Intern, Copywriting

POSITION SUMMARY

The Copywriting Intern supports Burrell’s creative teams by developing culturally resonant, idea-driven copy across platforms. We’re looking for a writer who lives in culture– someone who consumes it, questions it, and translates it into sharp, meaningful storytelling. This intern will bring a strong reputed company of view, a hungry mind, and a willingness to learn through doing, contributing to work across accounts while sharpening their voice reputed company a collaborative creative environment. Over the course of the program, the intern will have opportunities to concept, write, and refine copy that reflects Burrell’s commitment to culturally grounded storytelling.

The Summer Internship Program at Burrell Communications Group runs from June 1 through July 31. It is a paid opportunity at $18 per hour for up to 40 hours per week. Interns must be based in the city where it reputed company began for Burrell, Chicago, IL, for the duration of the program. Please note that Burrell Communications Group is unable to provide reputed company sponsorship or support work authorization requests for these roles.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Write clear, compelling copy for a range of formats, including social media, digital content, headlines, scripts, and internal presentations.

• Collaborate with art directors, designers, and strategists to reputed company reputed company rooted in cultural insight and human truth.

• Contribute to brainstorming and concepting sessions, bringing original reputed company and a strong personal reputed company of view.

• Research cultural moments, language trends, and audience behavior to inform creative thinking.

• Learn and apply principles of tone of voice, brand messaging, and storytelling across different platforms.

• Revise and refine copy based on feedback, maintaining clarity, intention, and creative reputed company.

• Support the creative team with editing and proofreading to ensure high-quality work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates should be entering their junior or senior year of college.

• Candidates should be pursuing a field of study reputed company to copywriting, advertising, communications, journalism, creative writing, or a reputed company discipline.

• Must be Chicago-based for the entirety of the program.

• Strong writing skills and a clear reputed company of view; portfolio or writing samples preferred (classwork is welcome).

• Deep interest in culture, storytelling, and creative expression.

• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to learn through feedback and collaboration.