Digital Content Writing Intern

The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team’s success, learn about JM Family’s companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.

The ideal candidate will be available to work full time during the Summer Internship Program (May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027).

Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience, and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family’s culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.

As a Digital Content Writing Intern, you will gain hands-on experience creating customer-focused digital content while learning how the Digital Experience team manages projects and priorities. This opportunity is ideal for a strong writer who enjoys developing ideas, refining content through feedback, and building practical experience in a collaborative business environment. Approximately 80% of your time will focus on writing and content-related work, with 20% dedicated to project management support.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop story ideas for Driven magazine on topics such as travel, lifestyle, vehicle ownership, and customer education.
• Write and edit articles for Driven magazine and create additional customer-facing content, including website copy and email communications.
• Verify information, proofread content, and incorporate feedback to help ensure content is accurate, engaging, and consistent.
• Maintain content calendars and track writing assignments, review deadlines, and publication dates.
• Review Driven magazine and SETF.com content to identify outdated information, recommend improvements, and assist with approved updates.
• Support Digital Experience Project Drivers by updating project timelines and tasks, documenting meeting notes and action items, and following up on outstanding assignments.
• Collaborate with team members to support priorities and gain exposure to how projects, deadlines, and dependencies are managed.

Qualifications:

• This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.
• The ideal candidate will be actively enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with a focus in a relevant field. Candidates in related fields will also be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework.
• English or Communications majors are preferred; Journalism and related fields will also be considered.
• Relevant coursework in writing, editing, journalism, communications, or a similar subject.
• Strong writing, research, editing, and proofreading skills, with attention to grammar, clarity, and detail.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, collaborate with others, and apply feedback.
• Interest in digital content and learning project management fundamentals; previous professional writing or project management experience is not required

Writing Samples Required

Please submit two writing samples with your application. School assignments, including essays, research papers, and other coursework, are welcome, as are articles, blog posts, or student publication work. Samples should demonstrate clear writing, organization, and attention to detail. Professional or published work is not required.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS 

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [email protected] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.