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Copywriter roles in advertising agencies, in-house marketing teams, and content studios regularly qualify for CPT when your program includes a writing, communications, or marketing practicum requirement. Your DSO must authorize each position before your start date, and the work must connect directly to your enrolled coursework.
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Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
Who we are:
The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better.
Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day.
What we need:
We are seeking a Copywriter Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices.
- Copywriter Intern (1 opening)
What you’ll do:
As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; email testing; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
What you’ll bring:
- Working toward Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism or another business-related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to contribute within a team-oriented environment
- Strong detail orientation and follow-through skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Agility in an ever-changing environment
- Previous experience managing projects is also preferred
You’ll love working at The Lacek Group – smart people, casual environment, engaging and inclusive culture, and fantastic growth opportunities.
This position is hybrid, with an expectation to be onsite in our downtown Minneapolis, MN office 10x a month.
The Lacek Group
700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610
Minneapolis, MN 55402
The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range
$18—$18 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
About Ogilvy
Ogilvy, part of WPP, has been creating impact for brands through iconic, culture-changing, value-driving ideas since the company was founded by David Ogilvy 75 years ago. It builds on that rich legacy through Borderless Creativity – innovating at the intersections of its advertising, public relations, relationship design, consulting, and health capabilities with experts collaborating seamlessly across over 120 offices in nearly 90 countries. Ogilvy currently ranks as the #1 global agency network for creative excellence and effectiveness by WARC, signifying its ability to deliver creative solutions that drive unreasonable impact for clients and communities. Ogilvy is a WPP company (NYSE: WPP).
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.
Who we are:
The Lacek Group is a collection of brilliant, passionate, intellectually curious, and unique people who work on the leading edge of customer engagement. We come to work every day to help our clients build longer-lasting, more profitable customer relationships. We listen, collaborate and celebrate together. We treat each other with kindness and respect. And we believe different perspectives drive innovation, fuel creativity and make our business and communities better.
Together with our parent company Ogilvy, one of the most creative and effective agencies in the world, we believe diversity drives smarter work for our clients — and better business for us. We believe inclusion is essential, and we welcome all who are ready to join our push for positive change. Every single day.
What we need:
We are seeking a Copywriter Intern to join our Summer 2026 Internship Class. This will be a hybrid internship, working at The Lacek Group's Downtown Minneapolis, MN offices.
- Copywriter Intern (1 opening)
What you’ll do:
As an intern, you will support your respective team with client project deliverables for some of our biggest clients. You may gain experience in project routing; project layout and copy; internal kick-off and strategy meetings; ad hoc assignments; client promotional events; email testing; and managing projects. This full-time, 10-week internship will take place from June 8 through August 14 and offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.
What you’ll bring:
- Working toward Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, English, Journalism or another business-related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to contribute within a team-oriented environment
- Strong detail orientation and follow-through skills
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task
- Agility in an ever-changing environment
- Previous experience managing projects is also preferred
You’ll love working at The Lacek Group – smart people, casual environment, engaging and inclusive culture, and fantastic growth opportunities.
This position is hybrid, with an expectation to be onsite in our downtown Minneapolis, MN office 10x a month.
The Lacek Group
700 Nicollet Mall, Suite 610
Minneapolis, MN 55402
The Lacek Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay Range
$18—$18 USD
At Ogilvy, our people are at the heart of what we do: a creative agency that sparks game-changing ideas across culture and business through collaboration, integrity, and a celebration of self-expression.
We believe in building powerful teams with purpose - and we relentlessly curate transformative initiatives that make our commitment to fairness, and equity a reality.
Our ultimate mission is to leave a positive impact on the world, creating a better future for all, while supporting and uplifting the global communities we serve. This is central to our mantra of Borderless Creativity.
Ogilvy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact us at accommodations@ogilvy.com. Please note that this contact is only for candidates who are requesting accommodation. Emails for other purposes, including application status requests, will not receive a response.
Copywriter CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Copywriter role qualify for CPT?
A Copywriter role qualifies for CPT if your program includes a curricular component in writing, communications, marketing, or a closely related field, and your DSO confirms the direct connection. Roles focused on brand messaging, content strategy, UX copy, or advertising copy at agencies or in-house teams are commonly approved. Your offer letter and a job description showing those duties are the core documents your DSO will review.
Can I do CPT at a freelance or contract copywriting role?
CPT requires a formal employer-employee or employer-intern relationship. Freelance arrangements where you invoice clients as an independent contractor typically don't satisfy the CPT requirement because there's no single employer authorized on your I-20. A fixed-term contract position with a defined employer, a W-2 pay structure, and a supervising manager generally does qualify, but confirm the arrangement with your DSO before accepting.
How do I find Copywriter employers who understand CPT authorization?
Migrate Mate lists Copywriter and content roles at employers with work-authorization filing history, which helps you identify companies that have navigated F-1 hiring before. Beyond that, targeting mid-size agencies and in-house marketing teams at tech or media companies tends to surface recruiters who are familiar with DSO timelines and CPT I-20 requirements rather than treating them as obstacles.
What happens if my CPT end date doesn't align with the internship end date?
Your CPT authorization expires on the end date printed on your I-20. Working past that date, even one day, constitutes unauthorized employment and puts your F-1 status at risk. If the role is extended, you must return to your DSO for a new I-20 with the updated end date before continuing work. Build buffer time into your initial authorization request whenever the employer's timeline is uncertain.
Does using all 12 months of full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility?
Yes. Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward that threshold regardless of how many terms you use it. If you're weighing a full-time summer CPT placement against preserving post-graduation OPT, confirm the total full-time CPT months on your I-20 history with your DSO before deciding.