Content Writer Intern - Summer 2027

hyvee· Hy-Vee Inc
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📍 Corporate Office, Westown Pkwy., West Des Moines, IAPart time

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description:

Job Title: Marketing Intern

Department: Marketing

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Marketing Summer Intern

We have an opening for a content writer intern in the Marketing department located at our Grimes office. This is an excellent opportunity for a student studying journalism, communications, marketing, advertising, English, or a related field to gain hands-on experience writing for a large consumer brand. 

The summer internship program at Hy-Vee, Inc. provides qualified candidates the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally while gaining experience at one of the Midwest’s top grocery retailers. As part of Hy-Vee’s creative marketing team, the content writer intern will help develop clear, engaging, and on-brand copy for a variety of customer-facing marketing channels. 

The intern will support content development for emails, paid and organic social media, in-store marketing assets, and other promotional and digital deliverables. They will collaborate with writers, designers, marketers, and other partners to bring campaigns and promotions to life while learning how messaging is adapted across audiences and channels. 

If you enjoy writing, generating creative ideas, and finding the right words to connect with customers, this may be the position for you.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Write and edit copy for emails, social media, in-store materials, and other marketing projects. 

2. Help create clear, engaging content that follows Hy-Vee’s brand voice and style. 

3. Adjust copy for different marketing channels and audiences. 

4. Work with writers, designers, and marketing teams to support campaigns and promotions. 

5. Help brainstorm headlines, social copy, calls to action, and other creative ideas. 

6. Manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines. 

7. Research products, promotions, and other topics. 

8. Assist the creative team with additional projects as needed. 

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

2. A strong interest in copywriting, advertising, social media, branding, or consumer marketing.

3. Creativity and the ability to develop engaging ideas while writing within established brand guidelines. 

4. Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished work. 

5. Basic understanding of AP Style. 

6. Ability to accept feedback and apply it to strengthen their work. 

7. Ability to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and meet multiple deadlines. 

8. Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong working relationships with creative and marketing partners. 

9. Flexibility and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

10. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

11. Self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

1. College student majoring in journalism, communications, marketing, advertising, English, or a related field.

2. Relevant coursework required.

3. Must be a junior or senior status.

4. Writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating strong writing skills preferred. 

Are you ready to smile, apply today.  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

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Content Writer Intern - Summer 2027
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