Overview:

Rise Interactive (http://www.riseinteractive.com), a rapidly growing full service interactive advertising agency, is looking to hire a Digital Copywriter Intern for the Summer of 2018. We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated and tenacious individual that is excited about getting involved in an entrepreneurial company with an expanding Fortune 500 client base.

This is a full time, 10 week program working in our Chicago/Loop office.

All applications must be received by April 25th, 2018

Session - May 21, 2018 - July 27, 2018

To apply for this job, you must be enrolled in school throughout the internship and be pursuing a degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, or other related program.

Summary and Scope

The Digital Copywriter Intern will join our Creative & Development team this summer to assist with daily writing tasks, web projects, and creative campaigns. We’re looking for a writer rockstar who fluently speaks many languages of brand voice. Our Intern will report to our Senior Copywriter and receive hands-on experience writing for national brands, and will learn all about developing creative for digital audiences. He or she will be expected to have top-notch organizational skills, a sharp grammatical eye, a big-idea mindset, and words on words on words.

Why Rise:

• Fast growing company with an expanding list of Fortune 500 clients
• Casual Work Environment
• Fun, engaging company culture
• Equal Opportunity Employer

Want to learn more? Check out our Facebook!

Responsibilities:

Support the creative team with awesome copyWrite short-form copy (social ads, web banners, etc.) and long-form copy (blogs, web copy, SEO, etc.) for multiple clients
Be able to enforce brand strategy and voice behind copy
Help brainstorm and create concepts for new business pitches
Clearly present ideas and work to Senior Copywriter and creative team
Jump in and help on projects across all channel teams when needed

Required Skills:

Support the creative team with awesome copyWrite short-form copy (social ads, web banners, etc.) and long-form copy (blogs, web copy, SEO, etc.) for multiple clients
Be able to enforce brand strategy and voice behind copy
Help brainstorm and create concepts for new business pitches
Clearly present ideas and work to Senior Copywriter and creative team
Jump in and help on projects across all channel teams when needed

When You Apply:

• Please send a creative portfolio or writing samples that demonstrate your best writing abilities
• Don’t send us a cover letter. Just us a word doc that answers the following questions:
• What excites you about advertising?
• Which brand is killing it on social media right now?
• A penguin walks into the room wearing a top hat during your interview. What is his name, and why is he here? (140 character limit)