Graduate Trainee - Copywriter

Dentsu Creative; Mumbai; On-site; INR 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A leading advertising agency in Mumbai is seeking a Graduate Trainee - Copywriter to develop impactful social media solutions for clients. This role involves managing engagement across various platforms, crafting compelling web copy, and ensuring alignment with marketing strategies. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess strong writing and analytical skills. This is an internship position offering valuable experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Advertising, Mass Media, or related field.
• Additional certifications in content writing or digital marketing are a plus.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills are required.
• Experience writing for the web and managing content.
• Familiarity with social networks and social media marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide creative direction for social media solutions.
• Ensure content strategy supports SEO best practices.
• Manage engagement across social media platforms.
• Create engaging web copy to encourage interaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.

Skills

Presentation skills

Client interaction

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Writing skills

Editing skills

Proofreading skills

Research skills

Social media experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Advertising, Mass Media, or related field

Job description

About Dentsu International India

Awarded the Oscars of the advertising world, The Cannes Global Agency of the Year 2022 (a first for India!) Dentsu international comprises of six leadership brands - Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Isobar, dentsuMB and Merkle, each supported by its specialist divisions and scaled services. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, Customer Experience Management (CXM), and Creative, dentsu international operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 66,000 dedicated talented employees working together to reach the never before!

Part of dentsu International, dentsu India helps some of the biggest & most interesting brands who are our clients everyday to win, keep and grow their best customers and achieve meaningful progress for their businesses. With best-in-class services and solutions in Media, CXM (Customer Experience Management) and Creative, Dentsu India is the 2nd biggest Advertising agency network in India while the dentsu international is the 5th largest in the world.

In good times and bad, we partner with brands to achieve meaningful progress as we are a force for good & for meaningful growth. Our teams of optimists, entrepreneurs and first-movers coalesce around the needs of our clients, unlocking unique possibilities for sustainable value and lasting change.

Learn more at:

https://www.dentsu.com/careers

Job Title

Graduate Trainee - Copywriter

Duration

6 months

Key Objective of the Role

To provide a strong creative direction for the team in developing impactful and strategic social media solutions for clients of WAT Media. The role ensures that all content aligns with broader campaign strategies and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand broader online objectives and ensure content strategy supports SEO best practices, including keyword utilization and backlink building.
• Manage hands‑on engagement across social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
• Interact with external online properties like blogs, forums, and third‑party social media pages.
• Create engaging and real‑time web copy that encourages user interaction and discussion.
• Apply smart online etiquette—inform and engage audiences while subtly linking to commercial goals where appropriate.
• Use monitoring tools to track content performance, optimize communication, and drive engagement.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with marketing and brand strategies.
• Stay updated on social platform changes and adapt strategy accordingly.
• Track and present data, performance trends, and key insights regularly.
• Maintain professionalism and empathy in communication—ensuring the right message through the right channels.
• Deliver real‑time, dynamic content across relevant social spaces to engage the audience.
• Provide creative input on content ideas, including viral marketing initiatives.
• Work closely with offline marketing, online marketing, and IT/web teams to deliver cohesive campaigns.
• Be proactive, enthusiastic, and responsible in your role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communication, Advertising, Mass Media, or any related field.
• Additional certifications or professional courses in content writing or digital marketing are a plus.

Behavioral

• Strong presentation and client interaction skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Technical

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience writing for the web, managing content, and conducting internet research
• Familiarity with social networks and hands‑on experience with social media marketing

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Internship

Job function

• Writing/Editing

Industries

• Advertising Services

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