Copywriter Intern

We’re looking for a Copywriter Intern to support our creative team across a variety of client initiatives. This role offers hands-on exposure to concept development, campaign messaging, digital content, and brand storytelling — while working alongside designers, creative directors, account service team members, and experienced writers in a fast-paced agency environment.

The internship is expected to run from approximately May–August 2026 (exact dates to be finalized). The weekly schedule and exact hours will be determined based on the selected candidate’s availability and agency needs.

A Day In The Life: Copywriter Intern

Each day starts with checking in on active projects and reviewing creative briefs. You might begin by drafting social copy, refining headlines, or assisting with research for an upcoming campaign.

Throughout the day, you’ll work closely with the creative team — sitting in on brainstorms, supporting content development, and learning how strategic ideas shape messaging. You may help refine copy, organize revisions, or prepare materials for client presentations.

There’s built-in time to learn and ask questions, whether that’s understanding how messaging aligns with strategy, receiving feedback on your writing, or seeing how creative concepts move from idea to execution. By the end of the internship, you’ll have hands-on agency experience, portfolio-ready work, and a clearer picture of what a career in copywriting looks like.

About You

You’re curious about advertising, storytelling, and how brands communicate. You enjoy writing, refining language, and thinking about how messages resonate with different audiences. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and excited to gain hands-on experience in creative development.

About Us

Flynn Wright is a full-service marketing agency with offices in Des Moines, Sioux Falls, and Portland. For more than 40 years, human creativity has been at the heart of our success. We believe strong storytelling, thoughtful strategy, and meaningful relationships help brands connect — and we’re committed to developing the next generation of creative professionals.

Responsibilities

• Support copy development for social media, websites, email campaigns, digital ads, direct mail, and other marketing materials.
• Jump into brainstorms and help develop ideas alongside designers and strategists.
• Research clients, competitors, and trends to help sharpen messaging.
• Draft, edit, and proofread copy to ensure it’s clear, accurate, and on brand.
• Lend copy support to direct mail and integrated campaign work.
• Pitch in on video and photo shoots — helping with wardrobe, props, setup, and other on-site needs to keep things running smoothly.
• Help with various agency projects and team needs as they come up (we’re big believers in jumping in where needed).
• Sit in on meetings and see how creative strategies move from idea to execution.
• Help keep projects organized, accurate, and on track.

Qualifications

• Current college student or recent graduate in marketing, communications, English, journalism, advertising, or related field.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Interest in advertising, branding, and campaign development.
• Organized and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Comfortable collaborating and asking questions in a team environment.
• Portfolio of writing samples required.

Perks + Benefits

• Paid internship experience.
• Hands-on exposure to creative development and campaign work.
• Mentorship from experienced creatives.
• Real client experience and portfolio-building opportunities.
• Office located in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
• Collaborative, people-first agency culture.