Company description
At Saatchi we believe in creating ideas that can live anywhere. And we believe that when we work as a team, nothing is impossible. We strive to bring out the best in each other and in ourselves and expect applicants to understand the value of close collaboration. We also believe that creating transformational work requires initiative, an entrepreneurial spirit and a bold commitment to achieving measurable results and business success for the Clients we service.
OverviewThe Saatchi LA office is looking for college seniors and recent graduates who are eager to learn and gain experience with real client work at an agency. Saatchi’s Summer Internship is a paid 9-week program from June 15th to August 15th with a 5-day hybrid work week The internship will provide lessons from various departments of an agency, the opportunity to work alongside and gain mentorship from advertising professionals and be immersed in real client projects.
As an intern, we expect you to give us your energy, enthusiasm, and thirst for knowledge, and we'll give you a hands-on, insider introduction to working at an advertising agency. More than just a resume-builder, our internship program will challenge your expectations, broaden your horizons, and show you why advertising is our passion and why we live to influence popular culture.
*An online copywriting portfolio is a requirement for this position
ResponsibilitiesAs a Copywriter Intern, here’s what you’ll do:
- Partner with an Art Director Intern to concept and execute against creative briefs for existing clients in traditional media and the digital space.
- Collaborate and support copywriters and other members of the creative team from concept development through post-production to get a clear understanding of how ideas are developed, sold, and brought to life.
- Develop written direction and conceptual ideas for agency projects.
- Gain hands-on experience contributing to real work while also creating portfolio worthy projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams to better understand how ideas move through the agency.
QualificationsGeneral Skills
- A problem-solving mentality that can tackle new tasks both at the collaborative and individual level.
- Strong attention to detail, grammar and consistency with delivering polished client-ready copy.
- Leadership skills that extend beyond the role and team.
- Passion and curiosity for modern advertising and marketing.
- Self-motivation, resiliency, and the ability to build strong relationships with team members.
- Willingness to learn, grow, and improve by accepting constructive feedback.
- Excellent organization and time management to prioritize and multi-task.
- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and communication skills to deliver why behind your creative choices.
Creative Skills
- Creative versatility across various forms of media and the ability to adapt tone of voice and writing style.
- Strong conceptual and storytelling skills that can bridge the gap between a brand’s objective and real-world cultural happenings.
- Fluent in cultural social platforms, new formats, and the speed of culture.
- Proactively sourcing ideas across memes, creators, emerging trends, etc for fresh references on projects.
- The ability to translate cultural insights into tangible and authentic written direction.
Requirements
- Proficiency in the AI tools, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
- Ability to be in the LA office 3 x per week.
- Recent college graduate/university senior with a degree in copywriting within advertising/marketing/communications.
- Previous internships preferred but not required.
- An online portfolio to be submitted with your application.
Additional informationOur Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: $20 per hour. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be May 15, 2026.
