Copywriting Internship with digital agency Dept.

About the job

Welcome to Ignite, DEPT®’s internship for Black individuals.

As it’s challenging for Black professionals to break into the marketing/advertising industry, an initiative has been created and is dedicated to changing that by hiring, retaining and developing Black people in this sector. We want to aim to have a proportionate amount of Black talent within our Manchester office.

This opportunity is open to those seeking to start their career in client services, and is perfect for a current university student or someone who already has a little experience, whether self-taught, from a previous role, or an education course.

As a Copy intern for the Ignite program, you’ll be tasked with writing a variety of creative campaigns, brainstorming innovative and exciting ideas to be pitched to clients, and seeing things fruition into fully moulded concepts.

Within the Ignite internship, you will have a Black mentor and/or Black manager who will help guide and support you. This will ensure that we can meet your needs at both a business and personal level.

At DEPT®, we offer a range of learning opportunities to build up your skill set and we make sure you’re given the best tools to succeed in your growing career. Oh, and we have perks too! You’ll receive flexible working, early finish every other Friday, Pizza Thursdays, and plenty of other socials.

This is a paid internship opportunity.

The internship will run from 12th June – 8th September 2023.

The application deadline is Friday, 28th of April and interviews will take place between 8th – 19th May 2023.

JOB PURPOSE:

With support from your mentor, you will work on a broad range of projects for some of the largest, well-recognised brands in the world. You will write for all digital channels, providing on-brand website copy that drives clicks and engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for our clients’ onsite marketing.
• Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Copy Lead.
• Adhere to clients’ tone of voice and brand guidelines.
• Research competitors and trends for creative inspiration.
• Collaborate with Designers.
  

SKILLS AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to create marketing content that sells.
• Confidence in working with other Copywriters and Editors.
• Readiness to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets.
• An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically
  

DEPT® is committed to making a positive impact on the planet and since 2021 has been Climate Neutral and B Corporation certified.

DEPT® is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, nurture and retain the most talented people from a range of diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives. We encourage all applications irrespective of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality, marital status, and disability.

Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts here.