IPG Health Bold Beginners Internship Program: Copywriting
IPG Health
2023 Summer Internship Program
***OUR APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN ON A ROLLING BASIS ***
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
IPG Health’s Bold Beginners Internship Program is designed to offer college students the opportunity to learn about a career in healthcare advertising. Interns will work in real-world business situations, attend seminars on the different aspects of the industry and learn about the inner workings of an agency.
Each week is strategically broken down to help our interns make the most out of their time here. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday are spent working in your assigned department along with a personalized mentor to show you the way. Tuesdays also include lunch and learns where we network with senior leadership across each department and enjoy various NYC lunch options (on us). Thursday is reserved for teams to work on the client project which is presented in pitch format to our C-level executives as well as the client at the end of the summer.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
START DATE: Monday, June 12, 2023
END DATE: Friday, August 11, 2023
SCHEDULE: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM)
FORMAT: Virtual or Hybrid-Optional
SALARY: $18/hr + OT
(The pay rate for this position is noted within this job posting. Where a prospective employee is paid this rate will depend on, among other factors; market considerations; budgetary considerations; as well as the applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.)
COPYWRITING:
What We Do: We’re writers and storytellers who strive for the insight that connects people with a product. We create work that saves lives.
What You’ll Do:
- Show off your conceptualization skills with a copywriter
- Apply your creative thinking within a strategy framework
- Dive into the process of telling a story while gaining exposure to typography, retouching, and engraving
- Put your working knowledge of computer software to the test – InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.
- Own the process of designing a layout
- Become a comp connoisseur by developing a rough comp, tight comp, and know the difference between comps, mechanicals, and proofs
- Learn how to set type
- Spend time reviewing advertising annuals (Commercial Arts/One Show/Addy/Art Director’s Club)
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate from an accredited college or university
-Passion for advertising/marketing and/or design related degree
-Available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for the duration of the 9-week program
-Possess solid communication, computer, and presentation skills
-Portfolio submission required***