Content Writer Intern - Summer 2027

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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 acontent writerintern in the Marketing departmentlocatedat 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.providesqualifiedcandidatesthe opportunity to growbothpersonally and professionally while gaining experience at one of the Midwest’s top grocery retailers. As part of Hy-Vee’s creative marketing team, thecontent 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 creativeideas,and finding the right words to connect with customers, this may be the position for you.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Write and editcopyfor emails, social media, in-storematerials,and other marketing projects.

2. Help create clear, engaging content that follows Hy-Vee’sbrandvoice 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 toaction,and other creative ideas.

6. Manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.

7. Research products, promotions, and other topics.

8. Assistthe creative team withadditionalprojects 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 producingaccurate, polished work.

5. Basic understanding of APStyle.

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. Proficiencyin 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 portfoliodemonstratingstrong writing skills preferred.

Are you ready to smile, apply today.

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