Intern, Copywriting

American Bar Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Onsite in DC

Job summary

American Bankers Association (ABA) offers a paid internship in Washington, DC, with an on-site expectation at least two days per week. The role runs from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027, at 37.5 hours per week, paying $25 per hour for undergraduate students.

Selected interns will work across ABA divisions, interact with leadership, and gain exposure to marketing, communications, and membership initiatives while contributing to ABA Banking Journal content and brand messaging.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism/communications/marketing/media studies (or similar).
• Graduation date between Dec 2027 and May 2029, in the U.S. college or university.
• Desire to pursue a career in marketing/communications is preferred but not required.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and AP style discipline.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to creative messaging and compelling content to support marketing goals.
• Draft ad and editorial copy for advocacy, membership and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute articles or editorial content to ABA Banking Journal.

Skills

AP style

Editing skills

Deadline management

Collaboration

Content creation

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

WordPress

Sitecore

Adobe Workfront

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Want to work for a great Organization?

The American Bankers Association is the banking industry’s champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that: has Extraordinary People - ABA experts are the “go to” sources for bankers, policy makers and the media for credible information and insights for the banking industry. has Unmatched Scope and Scale - ABA’s unparalleled information and services keep members current, knowledgeable and prepared. is Impact-Driven - ABA has a proven record of bringing about positive change for our members and the industry. We take action and achieve results. Plus competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment and an opportunity to work on issues of national significance equals a winning combination!

Employer of Choice: ABA is recognized with a 2025 Great Company Culture Award and 2025 Great Place to Work designation!

Job Description:

Duration/Hours:

June 7, 2027 – August 13, 2027

Pay rate is $25/hour for undergraduate students (Rising Junior or Senior)

Full-time; 37.5 hours per week

Based in Washington, DC, with an expectation to work onsite at least two days per week.

ABA’s Internship provides students with a paid opportunity to work with one of the biggest trade associations in Washington, DC. This extremely selective opportunity provides students with the opportunity to do substantial work in various divisions across ABA, connect with leadership, build a network, and make a difference.

Primary Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptualizing and executing creative messaging and compelling content to help achieve the association’s marketing and business goals.
• Draft ad & editorial copy for advocacy, membership and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute article(s) or editorial services to the association’s flagship magazine, ABA Banking Journal.
• Ensure quality control and brand compliance by copy editing and/or proofreading various member-facing, public-facing and internal-facing collateral and communications.
• Provide cross-functional support to the entire Member Communications Department through marketing copywriting, email newsletters such as ABA Daily Newsbytes, website content creation and publishing, speechwriting research, ABA publications/operations.
• Curate commemorative scrapbook that is presented to outgoing ABA Chair at end of their term as a thank you gift.
• Participate in departmental meetings, team meetings, divisional meetings, all-staff meetings, project-based meetings and other ad-hoc meetings that arise.
• Other projects as assigned.

Required Skills

• Previous experience as a published writer preferred but not required (please provide bylined links/clips/portfolio if available).
• Desire to pursue a career in marketing/communications is preferred but not required.
• Meticulous editing and proofreading skills as well as command of AP style.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, juggle various types of work and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• A collaborative spirit and problem solver who puts team above self and works quickly without sacrificing precision.
• Adept with office technology, including: Zoom, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint and other process management tools.
• Experience using the project management software Adobe Workfront is preferred but not required.
• Experience using a content management system (such as WordPress or Sitecore) is preferred but not required.
• Experience using a CRM (such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud) or an email marketing platform (such as rasa.io) is preferred but not required.
• Experience using Generative AI tools is preferred but not required.
• Interest in the financial services sector is preferred but not required.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Pursuit of an undergraduate degree (Graduation date: December 2027 through May 2029) at a U.S. college or university in one of the following areas: journalism/communications/public relations/marketing/media studies (or similar).

Salary Band Range:

$15.00 - $37.50 - $60.00

American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.