Intern, Copywriting

American Bankers Association Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Bankers Association (ABA) in Washington, DC is seeking an Intern, Copywriting for a summer program. The role pays $25/hour for undergraduate students and requires onsite work at least two days per week, with a 37.5 hour work week.

You will contribute to creative messaging, draft content for campaigns, and support multiple communications channels across ABA divisions. Based in a highly regarded trade association, the internship offers substantial hands-on work, leadership exposure,

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism/communications/marketing or related field.
• Strong editing, proofreading and AP style application skills.
• Interest in marketing/communications and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft ad and editorial copy for advocacy, membership and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to ABA Banking Journal and other association publications.
• Edit, proofread and ensure brand compliance across materials.
• Support marketing copywriting, emails, website content and speechwriting research.

Skills

AP style

Editing

Proofreading

Content writing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Undergraduate degree in journalism/communications/marketing

Tools

WordPress

Sitecore

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Adobe Workfront

Rasa.io

Job description

## Intern, CopywritingApply: US DC Main Office: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: R621**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!Click Here to review ABA's holistic approach to Benefits and Total Rewards.**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 weekBased 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 - $60.00American 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.