Intern- Copywriter
Who We Are
VML, part of WPP, is a leading creative company that combines brand experience, customer experience, and commerce, creating connected brands to drive growth. VML is celebrated for its innovative and human first, award-winning work for blue chip client partners including AstraZeneca, Colgate-Palmolive, Dell, Ford, Microsoft, Nestlé, The Coca-Cola Company, and Wendy's. The agency is recognized by the Forrester Wave™ Reports, as a Leader among Marketing Creative and Content Service Providers, Commerce Services, Global Digital Experience Services, Global Marketing Services and, most recently, Marketing Measurement & Optimization. In addition, VML’s specialist health network, VML Health, is one of the world’s largest and most awarded health agencies. VML’s global network is powered by 26,000 talented people across 55+ markets, with principal offices in Kansas City, New York, Detroit, London, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Sydney.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit .
Intern- Copywriter
At VML South Africa, we create ideas that connect brands with people in meaningful ways. As a team of creatives, strategists, and innovators, we're passionate about shaping culture through creativity, technology, and storytelling. If you're passionate about social media, love spotting trends, and know how to turn engagement into impact, we'd love to meet you.
Role Overview:
Ready to ditch the textbooks and dive headfirst into the real world of copywriting? As our Intern Copywriter, you'll be crafting words alongside seasoned pros, helping to dream up and execute campaigns that turn heads and move hearts (and products!). You'll be a conceptual ninja, a storytelling samurai, and a master of the concept, all while learning the ropes from the best in the biz. If you can work well with an art director (think: peanut butter and jelly, but with pixels and prose), we want you!
What You'll Be Doing (Besides Drinking Coffee):
- Copywriting: Crafting great copy for everything from social media posts to print ads (and maybe even a radio spot or two!).
- Conceptualising: Brainstorming big ideas and helping to shape campaign concepts.
- Storytelling: Weaving narratives that grab attention and leave a lasting impression.
- Collaborating: Partnering with art directors to create visual masterpieces.
- Researching: Digging deep to understand target audiences and brand nuances.
- Proofreading: Because typos are the enemy of awesome.
- Learning: Absorbing everything you can from our talented team.
What You'll need:
- A portfolio that proves you can write (and think!).
- Experience writing for different platforms (social, web, print – show us what you've got!).
- A basic understanding of advertising and marketing principles.
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
- A passion for advertising and a hunger to learn.
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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