Content Intern

Curious Plot•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Content Intern is a passionate storyteller and skilled writer who uses strategy and creativity to create purposeful brand content. The intern develops stories from beginning to end by evaluating suitable content formats, brainstorming creative concepts, writing engaging copy, and seeing deliverables through to their final placements. This role is part of the Creative + Experience team and involves ideating and writing content—including blogs, web copy, and social media posts—for a variety of platforms and clients. This is a paid, 10-week internship running Monday, May 31 through Friday, August 6. The role is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the office. The position is 40 hours per week and pays $25 per hour. The internship also provides 12 hours of medical/sick time. Interns work on real client projects and collaborate on a group capstone.

Requirements

Be studying advertising, communication, journalism, public relations, or a related major.
Be a current junior or senior.
Have experience working in a professional setting.
Be a skilled writer.
Be proficient in AP style.
Be able to keep and meet deadlines.
Be able to write in various tones and voices.
Be able to receive and apply feedback.
Be able to turn complex messages into easily digestible written deliverables.

Nice To Haves

Experience in or familiarity with the agriculture, food, or companion animal care industry; this is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of writing services for various clients.
Write copy and collaborate on creative direction for social media calendars.
Interview subject matter experts or research topics and write engaging blogs and articles.
Brainstorm catchy headlines and ad copy that converts.
Collaborate on campaign concepting, bringing big ideas and fresh perspectives.
Deliver high-quality work in a timely manner.