Content Writing Intern

We plan and buy media for retail and healthcare clients across TV, radio, streaming and digital. Franchise brands use us to run local ads for hundreds of locations at once. Timesheets are due daily, broken out by client and task.

About the role:

Memphis Creative is looking for a content writing intern to write blog posts, website copy and social captions. Remote position. Most of the team is in Memphis, but nobody is required to come in. Normal working hours, Monday to Friday. You will write a lot of updates, so clear written English is important.

What you'll do:

• Help put together the weekly email newsletter in Mailchimp.
• Check facts and sources before anything is published.
• Upload and format posts in WordPress with images and alt text.
• Optimise posts for SEO with headings, meta descriptions and internal links.
• Research topics using search, industry reports and short calls with our team.
• Edit and proofread articles from freelance writers.
• Track post performance in Google Search Console and share a monthly summary.

What we're looking for:

• Available 40 hours a week for the full internship.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Meets deadlines without reminders.
• Laptop and a stable internet connection.
• Two or more writing samples (blog posts, articles or college publications)
• Available at least 20 hours a week.

What you'll learn:

• How SEO briefs, search data and editing turn a draft into something that ranks.
• Certificate and a recommendation letter on completion.
• You will publish bylined articles you can add to your portfolio.

Duration: 5 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $20.50 to $28.00 per hour

What we offer:

• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Paid company holidays.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager.
• Paid sick time.
• Flexible hours.

Duration: 5 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Memphis Creative LLC.