Web & Blog Copywriter Intern

DAP is looking to hire Web & Blog Copywriter Intern for Summer 2024.

Responsibilities

Our summer 2024 Web & Blog Copywriter Intern will work alongside the web strategist to build out and optimize our web page copy and blog content. 

• Weeks one & two, the intern will be trained on the basics of our SEO & web content strategy, then will collaborate with social media team & web strategist to create blog topics and content calendar. 
• After this point, the intern will be responsible for creating one to two pieces of blog content each week, with opportunities to write, improve and optimize static web page content outside of the blog, as well as support in the creation of eBooks, whitepapers and other important web marketing assets.

Requirements

• Major: Journalism, Communications or Marketing preferred; students of other degree programs/specializations will be considered with strong writing portfolio
• College classification (freshman, sophomore, junior or senior): Senior
• Strong writing portfolio which includes blogs and/or news articles. 
• Experience or interest in home improvement, construction and DIY.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Experience & proficiency in writing long-form blog-style or newsworthy content.
• Ability to understand and interpret marketing data trends to create pointed & data-driven web content and blog topics.
• A passion for writing clean, succinct and informative content to help educate the reader.
• Efficient, deadline-driven organization & workflow.
• A genuine interest in web marketing strategy and SEO.
• Confident collaborating & communicating with other marketers in different roles.

About DAP

DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world.

At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP’s history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/

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