Chicago Graduate Internship – Copywriter

About Golin

We are a global public relations agency with one mission: to make the best work of our lives and to create change that matters. We have redefined the role of public relations with a focus on earning attention for some of the world’s most iconic and beloved brands through brave ideas, bold insights and maximum impact for the profoundly diverse marketplace. To learn more about Golin visit: golin.com.

Calling all Copywriters:

Inspired by big ideas? Ready to make ripples across culture? Want to work for an agency that shows up each day to do just that?

Golin is looking for our next Copywriter Intern who is looking to become the next creative superstar. Are you someone who has a passion for making people say, “wow” through your work? Do you speak social like it’s your first language? Do you not only understand trends, but have the talent to create a few of your own? Looking to use these skills to help brands be more creative and connected to culture? If so, Golin is looking for candidates like you!

Our paid, full-time internship program runs from July through December of 2024 and is designed to give you the authentic experience of working in an agency. 

What are you waiting for? Check out the requirements below and apply today. Please note: Applications close on April 17, 2024.

 As the Copywriter Graduate Intern, you will:

• Work across a variety of clients and projects
• Write copy for projects ranging from social and live streams to product launches and brand manifestos
• Contribute to brainstorms for engaging ideas
• Attend and collaborate on briefs from existing and prospective clients – developing a wide range of compelling ideas
• Write compelling messaging
• Have a passion for great copywriting and think in terms of big ideas with a strong knowledge of social content
• Edit existing copy to fit specific mediums

You Are:

• Always looking for insights, and following hunches that spark creative proactivity to drive earned first ideas to completion 
• A wizard at using words to communicate emotion and inciting people to hit that share button. 
• Obsessed with the details and passionate about learning new skills
• Versed in the rules of writing, grammar, and punctuation – and know when to break them
• 110% fluent in the internet. You know the ins and outs of trends, speak the language of social, have found yourself going down YouTube rabbit holes for multiple hours in a row, have reached the far corners of Tik Tok and explored without fear the depths of Reddit
• Detail-oriented with a conscientious approach to your work and able to balance multiple projects
• A nice person, because we spend too much time with each other not to be nice
• You know your way around Microsoft and have an understanding of Adobe Creative Suite
• A champion of diversity, who proactively cultivates an inclusive culture and uses cultural competence to drive agency and client’s business forward  

Requirements:  

• You must be a college graduate or have obtained your degree by June 2024. 
• You must be available to work a full-time hybrid schedule, Monday – Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m Central Standard Time
• Submit the below. *If you do not follow all directions, your application will not be considered.*
• Your resume and portfolio link combined into a SINGLE PDF document.
• Saved as: “Last Name, First pdf”

Short Answer Questions:

1. Think of a recent creative campaign that resonated with you. What did you like about it?
2. What’s an example of a special skill or unique perspective you think would add value to Golin and its clients?

Interns will be paid an hourly rate of $20.00.

Golin has included the base salary range or hourly rate for this role. Actual compensation offered within the range will depend upon, among other factors: a candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience; actual ranges for current or former employees in the role; and market considerations.  

Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.  

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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