Intern - Copywriter - Summer 2025

$45,760 - $72,800/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Columbia, SC

Full-time - Intern

Remote - Columbia, SC

Telecommunications

About the position

Lumen is seeking a motivated intern to join their Copy team for a 10-week summer internship program. This role is designed for students eager to explore digital innovation and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. Interns will work closely with various teams to create compelling content that aligns with Lumen's brand voice and strategic objectives, while also developing their skills in writing, editing, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a core member of the Copy team, collaborating with UX, Video, Design, and Project Management.
• Work from a creative brief to generate strong, results-driven concepts.
• Understand, implement, and champion the Lumen brand voice.
• Present ideas internally to peers, mentors, and managers.
• Deliver final creative that meets the team's strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and collaborate across groups to create world-class content for web, digital, video, and social media.
• Manage multiple projects and deliver work in a timely manner.
• Edit and proof work to ensure high editorial standards are met across all content outputs.
• Stay current on trends and competitors within the editorial sphere.

Requirements

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, with rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating between August 2025 and May 2026.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 - August 8, 2025).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• A drive to understand emerging technologies, trends, and philosophies in marketing, communications, technology, and social media.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PPT, and Excel) and comfort with learning new project management tools (Workfront).
• Ability to work independently with little direction under tight deadlines.
• Proven experience as a copywriter or related role preferred.
• Knowledge of online content strategy and creation preferred.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $22.00 to $35.00 per hour based on education level and experience.
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the industry.