Creative Arts​/Media Intern, Creative Advertising ​/ Marketing

Critical Mass’ Internship opportunities are part of our Trailhead Program and provide a 12‑week jump‑start to your career. The program is designed to fast‑track your growth through regular learning opportunities, mentorship, and hands‑on client work— all while earning a competitive stipend. You’ll get a firsthand look at the exciting work we do at Critical Mass and experience what it’s like to be an integral part of our team.

This internship gives you the chance to explore the digital agency world and client projects to see if it’s the right fit for you.

May 26 – August 14

As a copy intern at CM you’ll work with our entire creative team to help through the entire creative process from conception to execution. Our broad roster of clients ranges from automotive to healthcare to CPG to insurance— so you’ll be exposed to a variety of different types of work and styles. We’re firm believers in cross‑discipline thinking, so you’ll also get the chance to see how designers, art directors, strategists, technologists, account folks and project managers go about their business—and what that means to you as a copywriter.

• Work with a mentor to ideate and write solutions that meet or exceed strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with creative team members to determine concepts and copy direction.
• Create, write, and repurpose content for websites, digital advertising, and social media.
• Translate creative direction and messaging points from creative briefs into engaging and effective concepts and copy.
• Maintain high standards of copywriting and quality control.
• Adhere to brand style guides as required.

• A strong copywriting portfolio (you must include a portfolio URL or digital samples with your application).
• Post‑secondary education in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Experience related to marketing and advertising.
• Exceptional writing skills, including the ability to write for diverse audiences.
• Ability to brainstorm and contribute to bigger ideas.
• Proven aptitude for quick creative thinking with acute attention to detail.
• An understanding of information architecture and interactivity.
• A keen enthusiasm for and demonstrable understanding of digital trends and technologies.
• Detail‑oriented and excellent proofreading skills.
• The ability to multitask, research, and meet tight deadlines.
• In your second or third year of university study or the first year of a two‑year educational program.

$40,000—$40,000 CAD

Critical Mass is an equal opportunity employer.