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Writer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working writers and editors, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with QIAGEN, Telligen, and Teradyne among the employers posting roles now.
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As a Proposal Writer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience writing content to support Telligen’s proposal efforts. This content will include updating, refining and creating new Telligen documents such as:
- Corporate overview
- Market-specific gold standards
- Contract narratives
- Basic writeups
- Bios and resumes
- Procedures
You may also be able to contribute to live proposal content development, as well as business development efforts.
This is an onsite position in our West Des Moines, IA office.
When submitting your application and resume, you MUST include two writing samples for serious consideration.
What You'll Do:
- Work within the bids and proposals (B&P) team to review priority content needs
- Interview operational subject matter experts as needed to flesh out pertinent details for assigned content
- Usher documents through necessary reviews and update them at each review stage
- Update existing content to reflect changes over the past year
- Explore/use AI tools to help with content creation and revisions
- Present weekly progress reports to the senior proposal writer and B&P manager
- Escalate roadblocks to applicable leadership
Required Skills and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university seeking a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field; must have completed a minimum of two years of coursework
- Strong writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity with AP Style
- Solid interviewing and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities; superior attention to detail
- Experience with video communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- Experience using Microsoft Office or 365
- Must be available to work 20-40 hours per week on-site over the summer
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
As a Proposal Writer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience writing content to support Telligen’s proposal efforts. This content will include updating, refining and creating new Telligen documents such as:
- Corporate overview
- Market-specific gold standards
- Contract narratives
- Basic writeups
- Bios and resumes
- Procedures
You may also be able to contribute to live proposal content development, as well as business development efforts.
This is an onsite position in our West Des Moines, IA office.
When submitting your application and resume, you MUST include two writing samples for serious consideration.
What You'll Do:
- Work within the bids and proposals (B&P) team to review priority content needs
- Interview operational subject matter experts as needed to flesh out pertinent details for assigned content
- Usher documents through necessary reviews and update them at each review stage
- Update existing content to reflect changes over the past year
- Explore/use AI tools to help with content creation and revisions
- Present weekly progress reports to the senior proposal writer and B&P manager
- Escalate roadblocks to applicable leadership
Required Skills and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a college or university seeking a degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field; must have completed a minimum of two years of coursework
- Strong writing and editing skills, as well as familiarity with AP Style
- Solid interviewing and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities; superior attention to detail
- Experience with video communication platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams
- Experience using Microsoft Office or 365
- Must be available to work 20-40 hours per week on-site over the summer
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Writer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Writer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the posting suggests
Large publishers, media companies, and content teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall and close applications before most students start looking. Smaller companies and co-ops post closer to start dates. Check listings in September and October for summer programs, and keep checking through spring for roles with rolling timelines.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for writer internships want to read your work, not just your resume. Collect two or three pieces from coursework, campus publications, personal blogs, or volunteer projects. Host them somewhere linkable, such as a portfolio site or a published byline, so recruiters can assess your voice and range directly.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time so you reach opportunities that never come through campus channels.
Practice the writer intern screen out loud
Many writer internship interviews include an editing exercise, a short writing prompt, or a conversation about how you approached a past piece. Practice talking through your decisions, explaining why you structured something the way you did, since interviewers weigh your editorial reasoning as much as the final draft.
Target structured editorial and content programs early
Larger media companies and content organizations run cohort-based internship programs built to train people new to professional writing. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often receive far more applications than general openings. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 75% of the writer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings. Filtering by location and work type at the start means you spend your time on roles you can actually accept, not ones you discover are incompatible after the interview.
Writer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a writer internship?
Lead with a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Collect two or three writing samples, published pieces, or class projects that show your range and voice. Apply directly through company career pages and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a writer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is consistent performance on real assignments, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions happen so you can ask about the timeline early. Treat the internship as an audition without counting on the outcome.
When should I apply for writer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large media companies, publishers, and content teams recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly through fall and winter gives you the widest window.
Are writer internships paid?
Most professional writer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer has disclosed pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare opportunities without needing to ask upfront.
What should a writer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three writing samples or documented projects that show the tools you used and link to published work, a portfolio site, or a writing archive where recruiters can read your work directly. Add relevant coursework in journalism, communications, or English. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote writer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 25% of the writer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get writer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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