Spring 2025 - Creative Assistant (Copywriter)

Gsd&M - Austin, TX

Full-time - Intern

Austin, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Creative Assistant (Copywriter) position at GSD&M is an entry-level role designed for students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in the advertising industry. This full-time internship will provide the opportunity to work closely with Creative Directors and seasoned professionals, allowing interns to build their writing portfolios through real client projects while following agency creative briefs.

Responsibilities

• Be mentored by Creative Directors and seasoned GSD&Mers
• Build your writing portfolio with real client work
• Follow agency creative briefs and learn the process for the life cycle of projects/campaigns
• Concept for client projects
• Learn craftsmanship and detail in copywriting

Requirements

• Must be enrolled as a relevant junior, senior or graduate-level student at their college or university (Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, Design, Art, Communication)
• Must be enrolled in a Creative Sequence or Portfolio School/Program
• Must be available during the spring (1/21/25 - 3/28/25)
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with social media campaigns are a plus

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in the advertising industry
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Opportunity to build a writing portfolio