2027 Summer Internship- Creative (Writing/Editorial)

Hallmark; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing support

Job summary

Hallmark invites applicants to join its Writing Studio & Greetings Editorial Internship. This hands-on program focuses on creative writing, content development, and editorial planning to shape greeting card programs and consumer experiences.

The 12-week hybrid internship runs from late May to early August in Kansas City, MO, with opportunities to work from the KC campus or remotely within the KC metro area. Relocation and housing support are available for eligible interns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• A graduation date of December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, May 2029, December 2029, or May 2030.

Responsibilities

• Create original writing for greeting cards and related Hallmark products.
• Explore emerging trends, voices, and cultural insights relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.
• Learn how Hallmark plans, develops, and curates greeting card programs.
• Conduct editorial analysis and consumer research to identify future content opportunities.
• Develop concepts and editorial content that authentically connect with consumers.
• Partner with writers, editors, designers, and product teams throughout the creative process.
• Present recommendations and creative concepts to business and creative leaders.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing skills

Content creation

Portfolio samples

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications/Creative Writing/Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations

Job description

ABOUT HALLMARK'S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

We're looking for curious, creative, and consumer-focused interns who are passionate about storytelling, trends, culture, creativity, and human connection.

Writing Studio & Greetings Editorial Intern

This internship provides hands-on experience in creative writing, content development, editorial planning, trend research, and greeting card product strategy. Interns will partner with writers, editors, and product teams to develop consumer-focused content and concepts that help Hallmark create meaningful connections through greeting cards and related products.

What you'll do

• Create original writing for greeting cards and related Hallmark products.


• Explore emerging trends, voices, and cultural insights relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers.


• Learn how Hallmark plans, develops, and curates greeting card programs.


• Conduct editorial analysis and consumer research to identify future content opportunities.


• Develop concepts and editorial content that authentically connect with consumers.


• Partner with writers, editors, designers, and product teams throughout the creative process.


• Present recommendations and creative concepts to business and creative leaders.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field


• A graduation date of December 2027, May 2028, December 2028, May 2029, December 2029, or May 2030.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume and application will stand out if you are:

• Demonstrated interest in writing, content creation, publishing, media, advertising, or product development


• Strong writing and editing skills


• Familiarity with social, cultural, and consumer trends relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences


• Experience through coursework, publications, student organizations, freelance work, or personal creative projects is a plus


• Portfolio, writing samples, or examples of creative work encouraged but not required

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Our internship program is 12 weeks long, starting in late May and ending in early August.


• This summer internship is a hybrid position, with the flexibility to work from both our recently renovated headquarters building in Kansas City, MO, and from your summer residence within the KC metro area.


• Some relocation and housing assistance is provided for interns whose permanent address is outside of the KC metro area. Relocation is required for this role.

ABOUT HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most.That'swhy millions of people all over the world connect with theHallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us whoworkhere. Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team, even in a remote/hybrid work environment. In the day-to-day,we'llmake the best use of the skills and talents you already have.We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.

Ourcultureof care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers. We believe that a broadly inclusive,equitableapproach is also our best path to future success.We'reseeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.