Creative Intern - Writer

About the position At GSD&M, we’re on a mission to build First & Only brands, meaning the first to do it and the only ones who can. We’re able to do this because we set a high bar for ourselves and our work. We care about what we put out in the world. We’re humans who like other humans. Our ideas make a difference. Shift culture. Create a smile. Inspire change. Initiate belly laughs. Deepen our understanding of the world and ourselves. We grow. We learn. We get better. We do it all over again. Because that’s what it takes to build and be First & Only. This isn’t your basic coffee run internship. This is GSD&M Daze of Summer. Come spend your summer days in a daze as you experience our fast-paced creative environment for yourself. Here, you’ll actually be working alongside our talented teams. From creative and account leadership to strategy and analytics and beyond, you can expect a real, hands-on competitive experience. GSD&M is a creatively driven, full-service advertising agency born and raised in the heart of Texas. Today we are a global agency in the music, food and “weird” capital of the world. We’ve won the Super Bowl, cleaned up at Cannes and continue to help iconic brands win every day. We live by our core values and believe an agency should be able to think like the diverse world that it’s talking with. We think it’s better to be honest than cool. We also play foosball in the agency bar and eat breakfast tacos for dinner. As a Creative (Writer) Intern, you’ll support client teams on work across integrated marketing campaigns. This role is designed to give you hands-on experience, real mentorship, and meaningful creative responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Creative Directors and experienced GSD&M creatives
• Build a writing portfolio through real client work
• Learn how to interpret creative briefs and follow projects through the full campaign lifecycle
• Contribute ideas and concepts for client projects
• Develop strong copywriting craft, attention to detail, and creative discipline

Requirements

• Ad Enthusiast: You genuinely love advertising and stay curious about the industry
• Student of the Craft: You’re passionate about creativity and committed to sharpening your skills
• Proactive: You jump in wherever help is needed, no task too small
• Reliable & Responsive: You’re punctual, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Personable: You bring positive energy, initiative, and confidence to your work and interactions
• Collaborative: You’re a team player who can contribute while keeping the big picture in mind
• Eager to Learn: You soak up feedback, ask questions, and are always looking to grow
• Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to craft clear, compelling copy across multiple formats and channels
• Familiarity with collaboration and productivity tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Mac OS)
• Proficient in agency email, calendar, and meeting platforms (e.g., Outlook 365, Microsoft Teams)
• Basic understanding of social, digital, and integrated marketing campaigns
• Candidates must be enrolled as a junior, senior or graduate-level student in college OR recent college graduate (less than 1 year since graduation).
• Must be available during the length of the program (6/2/26 - 8/7/26) and able to come into the GSD&M Austin offices at least 3 days a week. Option to work offsite on Mondays and Fridays.
• Must be able to work full-time 40 hours per week.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency
• Experience writing for social-first or integrated campaigns
• Experience with analytics or research platforms (Nielsen, Comscore, MRI, Mintel, KANTAR, etc.) is nice to have, but not required.
• Experience with BI/reporting or measurement platforms (Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, Campaign Manager 360, etc.) is nice to have, but not required.

Benefits

• generous benefits
• plenty of time off
• opportunities for growth

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