UEG Summer Internship (Copywriting/Art Direction) at Edelman · Los…

Summary: Edelman is committed to fostering an equitable and inspiring workplace and is seeking Creative Summer Interns to support teams across various public relations disciplines. Interns will gain hands-on experience and contribute to real client work while developing their professional skills through structured mentorship. Responsibilities: - Supporting the creative team in concepting and developing ideas for integrated campaigns across social, digital, video, experiential, and content channels - Assisting with creative brainstorming and helping generate ideas designed to drive cultural relevance and audience engagement - Helping shape presentations, mood boards, concept decks, and client-ready materials that communicate ideas clearly and compellingly - Writing and editing copy across formats such as social captions, headlines, scripts, messaging ideas, and presentation language - Supporting visual exploration and creative references for campaigns, including design inspiration, content examples, and trend research - Assisting with research into audiences, culture, competitors, and emerging trends to inform creative development - Collaborating with strategy, account, influencer, production, social/digital, and project management teams to support integrated campaign development - Participating in team brainstorms, creative reviews, and internal working sessions - Helping organize creative assets, reference materials, and project files to support efficient collaboration - Providing support throughout execution, including revisions, creative updates, and production preparation where needed Required Qualifications: - Must be a rising senior or recent graduate - Strong interest in art direction, copywriting, and integrated campaign development - Passion for culture, storytelling, and creating work that connects brands to people in fresh and meaningful ways - Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail - Demonstrated creativity, curiosity, and willingness to contribute ideas - Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines - Ability to manage multiple assignments, shifting timelines, and evolving priorities - Strong research skills and ability to translate information, trends, and insights into creative inspiration - Basic understanding of social and digital platforms and how audiences engage with content across channels - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; comfort with PowerPoint or Google Slides is especially helpful - Openness to feedback and enthusiasm for learning through mentorship and collaboration Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with AI tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) to support research, content drafting, and trend monitoring - Portfolio, writing samples, design samples, or personal creative work that shows conceptual thinking and point of view - Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Figma, or other creative tools - Experience creating content for school organizations, student media, internships, freelance projects, or personal platforms - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where details and deadlines matter Required Skills: Art direction, Copywriting, Integrated campaign development, Research skills, Social, digital platforms, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, PowerPoint, Google Slides, Curiosity, Openness to feedback Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, Vision, 401K, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Paid time off, Travel assistance, Wellness programing