Want to Become the Next J.K. Rowling? 7 Writing and Communications Internships Hiring Now

Want to be a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist or the next J.K. Rowling? No matter what type of writing career you want, we know that getting started is one of the hardest parts. Luckily, we’re here to help you find that perfect writing or communications internship—and we’ve also got some friends who are here to help.

Check out these 7 writing internship listings you can apply for now on WayUp, then head over to career resource MindSumo, where you’ll be able to learn more about how to launch an amazing writing career starting in college. Happy applying!

1. Copywriter Intern, Tory Burch Foundation

You may know Tory Burch for her fashionable clothing, shoe, and accessory lines, but her foundation does equally amazing work empowering female entrepreneurs. They’re looking for a Copywriting Intern to do everything: Write original content, edit, plan the content lifecycle, stay on top of culture trends, and more.

If you really want to get your hands dirty with a variety of different writing experiences, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for college students. Apply now.

2. Editorial Intern, Fatherly

Popular parenting website Fatherly is on the hunt for a dynamic Editorial Intern to join its team. Your work will include everything from sourcing experts for interviews and aggregating the best content from around the web to pitching story ideas and writing features. Apply now.

3. Communications Intern, VSC

Strategic communications agency VSC is looking for an enthusiastic Communications Intern who wants to help the team with every part of the company. You could be doing anything from writing stellar copy to crafting epic tweets.

And here’s a little added incentive: The pay is $20 an hour. For a writing internship, that’s pretty darn incredible. Apply now.

4. Marketing and Content Strategy Intern, Eventsa

Want to research brands and niche event spaces, curate content, draft portfolio pages, and get your hands dirty with copywriting? Online events platform Eventsa is looking for you! They also want to pay you $12 an hour, and hey, that can’t hurt. Apply now.

5. Editorial Intern, KimberlyElise.com

Love writing, specifically about beauty? You’re in luck: KimberlyElise.com wants a talented Editorial Intern to write snappy articles, maintain relationships with other companies to further the brand’s message, copy edit, and help with article optimization. Knowledge of WordPress is a major plus.

Even better, you’ll have the opportunity to become an Associate Editor for the site after your time spent interning, so there’s room for growth. Apply now.

6. Editorial Intern, CentSai

CentSai’s Editorial Intern will get the unique opportunity to see how every part of an online publication runs, from writing and editing to social distribution and website design. You’ll have the opportunity to pitch and write stories, taking your ideas from brainstorm to publication. Apply now.

7. Social Media Intern, Freenters

If you want to try your hand at writing that’s more on the social media side of things, Freenters is hiring two Social Media Interns to manage its Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn profiles.

You’ll have the opportunity to not only learn the ins and outs of digital marketing, but you’ll also get experience with analytics and other tools to help you optimize each channel. Apply now.

Want to see millions of other listings that may be a perfect fit for you? Head on over to WayUp, and check out MindSumo for more information on how to break into the world of writing!

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