Are you a creative and experienced Copywriter Intern looking for an exciting new opportunity in the world of E-commerce? Do you have a passion for writing persuasive and engaging copy that drives sales and boosts brand recognition? If so, we want you to join our team at Outgive Inc!
WHO WE ARE:
Outgive is the parent organization of several different brands and companies. All of them have one thing in common, and that is E-commerce! We are a fast-growing company at the intersection of technology and digital marketing. With humble beginnings in Toronto, Outgive was established in 2013 and has grown to become a global team of 350+ specialized experts. As Outgivers, we share a passion for the E-commerce and digital industry, supporting collaboration and diversity, and finding innovative ways to carve success for our clients and ourselves. Our company values consist of 4Gs - Grit, Growth, Greatness, and Gratitude. These are the values that drive all of us here to keep growing and learning.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We’re on the hunt for an Amazon Copywriter Intern with a love for writing, marketing, retail, and of course an eagle eye for detail. In this role, you will be responsible for writing high-quality, SEO-focused Amazon product descriptions, exercising quality control measures across all copies, and creating compelling marketing materials that help drive revenue growth. The range of responsibilities also involves other ad-hoc tasks including, but not limited to revisions, digital content creation, and more
We are looking for a driven individual that can strive to bring creative solutions that challenge existing practices—always striving for improvement in everything we do. The successful candidate must be able to multitask and work quickly under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality standards.
YOUR ROLE ON THE TEAM:
You will be reporting to our Content Manager who is based in Toronto and will work among a growing team of Product Researchers, Keyword Researchers, Content Editors, Copywriters, and more.
The Copywriter Intern will join the Copywriting Department and will collaborate closely with members within and outside of the department. All collaborations will take place to ensure the successful completion of the responsibilities listed below:
- Exercise strong command of the English language across all copies.
- Write and proofread Amazon Product Descriptions and other ad-hoc content.
- Maintain high standards of content and exercise quality control on all copies.
- Ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and quotas are reached.
- Fact-check and verify product/brand details.
- Revise content and pivot as needed to meet client needs.
- Contribute new ideas for brand growth and development.
- Use effective keywords and SEO strategies to assume sales and results.
- Create iconic campaign taglines and brand-positioning statements.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
We don’t believe in a strict list of “qualifications”. We care more about your passion for the industry and role, the grit you have to learn new challenges, and your ability to work well with others!
Here are some general guidelines of what we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or a related field.
- Excellent command of the English language: grammar, punctuation, spelling and syntax.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines.
- A can-do attitude and the ability to work well in collaboration with a team.
- A highly creative and imaginative mindset to translate clients’ marketing and sales objectives into creative ideas and copy.
- Solid research, writing, editing, problem-solving and communication skills.
- A self-starter with a high level of personal motivation and enthusiasm.
NOT REQUIRED, BUT WOULD BE A GREAT ASSET:
- 1 year of experience in content creation, copywriting, proofreading, and brand growth.
- Experience writing/editing product descriptions.
- Knowledge of Amazon/Amazon Keyword Generation/Product Ranking.
- Experience using SEO and/or AI Writing Tools.
- Proven leadership skills to lead a team in the future.
- Data entry skills using Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
JOB TYPE: Full-time Internship.
DURATION: 4 months.
WORK LOCATION: We are 100% remote!
WORK HOURS: Monday to Friday from 9 am-5 pm EST.
COMPENSATION: $17/hour
WHY WORK WITH US? WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- 100% remote work, no commute.
- Full exposure and training in your field while having the autonomy to unleash your skills.
- Fun and empowering working environment.
- Career and character growth opportunities.
- Stable job opportunity.
- Open communication.
- Access to company apps and tools that are effective for productivity, communication and collaboration. (remote work can be easy-peasy with these tools! *wink*)
- Flexible time. (applicable to some roles only)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
If you got this far and still feel excited about the opportunity, hit that apply button! Our Talent and Culture team will contact you should you be fit for the role. Kindly include a writing portfolio or links to your previous work to showcase your expertise. Please also paste links to the top 3 projects you've worked on in the past that you are most proud of during your development career, and briefly state what kind of development work was done.
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**Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We will only reach out to you if your application is shortlisted to move on to the next process. Thank you for your interest in the position and our company!