Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op

Sherwin-Williams; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op at our Cleveland Global Headquarters. The role supports the Content team across editorial quality, content development at scale and production readiness to ensure accurate and consistent communications for multi-channel use.

This on-site internship offers exposure to approved AI-enabled tools, messaging, brand voice, and cross-functional collaboration within Creative Services.

Qualifications

• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Fine Arts, or Creative Writing
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading capabilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Experience with research, verifying information and organizing source material into clear content
• Experience managing multiple assignments and deadlines with clear communication

Responsibilities

• Extend the Content team’s capacity by adapting approved source material and contributing to assignments with guidance and review.
• Support content development while building skills in messaging, audience alignment and brand voice.
• Gain exposure to AI-enabled tools that support content development, research, quality assurance and production workflows.
• Build audience-first content strategy skills by aligning business goals, source material and audience needs.
• Learn to organize narrative flow, editorial inputs and channel considerations within integrated creative planning.

Skills

Writing

Editing

AP Style

Research

Deadline management

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Communications/English/Marketing/Fine Arts/Creative Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Content management tools

Job description

Job Description

The Performance Coatings Group’s Creative Services team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op to provide day-to-day support to the Content team. The Content Co-Op expands day-to-day content capacity while gaining practical experience across the creative asset lifecycle. Working with experienced content team members, this role supports editorial quality, content development at scale and production readiness so communications are accurate, consistent and prepared for effective use across channels.

• This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report Sherwin-Williams Cleveland Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44115
• Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Job Description

The Performance Coatings Group’s Creative Services team is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Creative and Marketing Communications Co-Op to provide day-to-day support to the Content team. The Content Co-Op expands day-to-day content capacity while gaining practical experience across the creative asset lifecycle. Working with experienced content team members, this role supports editorial quality, content development at scale and production readiness so communications are accurate, consistent and prepared for effective use across channels.

Additional Details

• This role is not remote/hybrid. This role will report Sherwin-Williams Cleveland Global Headquarters located at 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44115
• Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

Content Development

Extend the Content team’s capacity by adapting approved source material and contributing to assignments with appropriate guidance and review.

• Support content development while building skills in messaging, audience alignment and brand voice.
• Gain exposure to approved AI-enabled tools that support content development, research, quality assurance and production workflows.
• Build audience-first content strategy skills by helping connect business goals, source material and audience needs to clear, relevant content recommendations.
• Learn to organize narrative flow, editorial inputs and channel considerations within integrated creative planning.
• Adapt approved source material into content for different formats, channels and audiences while maintaining message consistency and intent.

Editorial and Production

Strengthen the accuracy, consistency and production readiness of content and creative assets through disciplined editorial review and preparation across the content lifecycle.

• Support content research, source material review and editorial preparation to ensure content is accurate, audience-focused and development ready.
• Support the development, review and quality assurance of content and creative assets across formats and channels.
• Apply established content standards, governance practices and brand voice principles to help maintain consistency across Creative Services deliverables.

Learning and Development

Build professional capability through structured coaching, progressively complex assignments and an applied capstone experience.

• Participate in editorial reviews, creative discussions and content interviews to support effective content strategy development needs across PCG divisions.
• Apply feedback and established standards to improve writing, editing, research and quality assurance skills over time.
• Collaborate with content, design and video/photo team members to support integrated creative development and execution.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
• Must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, English, Marketing, Fine Arts, or Creative Writing
• Must be available for a long-term co-op assignment of approximately 9 to 12 months, with availability of 37.5 hours per week during the summer and 15 to 20 hours per week during the academic year
• Must have strong writing, editing and proofreading capabilities, with exceptional attention to detail
• Must have working knowledge of AP Style
• Must have experience with research, verifying information and organizing source material into clear, usable content
• Must have experience managing multiple assignments and deadlines while communicating questions, risks and progress clearly
• Must have at least one (1) year experience with Microsoft Office Applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Have coursework, portfolio examples or experience related to content strategy, creative writing and editing, journalism or corporate communications
• Have an interest in integrated creative development across copy, design, video, photography and digital channels
• Have familiarity with content management, marketing automation or creative review tools

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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