Ideas United is a creative studio built on the power of storytelling. Our progressive model allows our team to take an unconventional approach – by finding and fostering emerging talent, we have built a global talent network of 3,500 storytellers working alongside over 50 in-house creatives. We shape experiences, rethink conventions, and speak to new audiences across four key categories: students, brands, universities & nonprofits, and originals. We focus on producing authentic, story-driven content to create for a better future. We are a group of people working to lift voices and create change for the underrepresented, the emerging and the lifelong storytellers.
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Summary
Ideas United is offering a summer internship to receptive, hardworking individuals who are curious about pursuing careers in the creative world! Our Summer Creative Intern will combine imagination with problem solving — flexing and elevating skills in creativity, strategy, and copywriting — while gaining vital experience within an established and innovative agency.
Internship runs May 20 to August 8
$16.50/hr
20-25 hours a week
What you’ll do:
- Learn the role and responsibilities of each team within iU
- Work closely with your intern manager that will guide and assign your tasks
- Shadow projects and gain knowledge of the project lifecycle
- Work with fellow interns on an internal project, leading creative development and copywriting to present to internal stakeholders
- Perform and present strategic research on partners, vendors, storytelling techniques, and trends
- Assist with facilitating brainstorms — virtual, in-person, or hybrid — and with identifying and categorizing viable concepts
- Develop prototypes for concepts using Adobe Creative Cloud, screenwriting or editing software, or get hands on with physical materials
- Assist in compiling reference media, such as photography, video links, motion graphics, or music samples
- Develop concepts, scripts, campaign materials, social content, pitch presentations, and more
- Edit copy for grammar, clarity, structure, and iU house style
- Assist in providing direction and facilitating feedback on creative or strategic deliverables
- Participate in pitch presentations, championing creative concepts developed by the team
- Coordinate and participate in creative working sessions with project teams
What you'll have:
- Passion and desire to learn about the creative industry
- Off the charts curiosity and a take-action attitude
- Connection to the iU purpose and mission
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Availability to work during the entire summer program
- Strong storytelling instinct, a sharp editorial eye, and a strategic mindset
- Adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges
- Ability to receive and apply constructive feedback
About our Team
We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds, different perspectives, and unique interests. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability have equal opportunities to thrive, collaborate and create.
