Marketing Copywriting Student

Daktronics; Brookings (SD); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic Excellence Reward

Benefits package including discounts

Job summary

Daktronics is seeking a Marketing Copywriting Student to join a team of strategists, copywriters, and designers to craft impactful content across print, digital, and social media. You will be mentored by our marketing messaging copywriter and gain hands-on experience communicating messages to target audiences.

The ideal candidate is curious and creative, with a strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow into a professional marketer. Availability: approx.

Qualifications

• Student enrolled in at least 12 credit hours.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English or related field.
• Strong academic performance; unofficial transcripts may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with strategists, copywriters and designers to create content across print, digital, and social platforms.
• Be mentored by Daktronics marketing writer and gain hands-on experience.
• Communicate messages effectively to the target audience and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Copywriting

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

English fluency

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related fields

Job description

Position Summary

Join Daktronics and be part of a team that creates cutting‑edge digital LED display technology and audio systems. Experience the thrill of working on projects that bring excitement to sports events, attract customers worldwide, and guide people in their daily lives.

At Daktronics, you’ll engage in meaningful work and have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. Our internships and student positions offer hands‑on experience, mentorship, and the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products and industry practices.

You’ll have a mentor who will challenge you to find solutions, take initiative and develop a strong understanding of Daktronics products, practices, and procedures. We are committed to providing the resources and mentorship necessary to thrive in your position, ensuring you feel supported and are successful.

What will the work look like for me?

As a Marketing Copywriting Student, you will collaborate with a team of strategists, copywriters, and designers to create impactful content across print, digital, and social platforms.

You will be mentored by our marketing messaging copywriter and gain hands‑on experience.

We are looking for someone curious and creative, digging into the details of the project to best communicate messages to the target audience.

The ideal candidate will:

• Generate compelling copy that informs and inspires the target audience to act.
• Ask thoughtful questions and seek feedback.
• Participate in interviews with customers or subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with team members to complete various marketing
• Be comfortable with technology and eager to learn new software and
• Consistently meet deadlines in a fast‑paced
• Troubleshoot problems when they
• Take on a variety of projects and pitch in wherever
• Continually learn about our products, customers, and
• Have a desire to grow into a professional marketing
• Communicate effectively with your supervisor and team
• Learn about our company policies and how we work as a
• Regularly and reliably work scheduled

When will I work?

Applicants should be available to work approximately 15 hours per week (maximum of 20 hours per week) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.

Where is this opportunity located?

In this position, you have the flexibility to work from a South Dakota home office or at the Brookings, SD or Sioux Falls, SD Daktronics campuses.

What are the pay and perks?

The typical hiring range for this position is $14.50 to $17.00 per hour based on the location of Brookings, SD. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including relevant education, experiences, location, and applicable local legislation.

Students with GPA of 3.5 and above may be eligible for a $500 Academic Excellence Reward for each spring and fall semester completed while employed. Additional conditions may apply.

• Employees may receive benefits including employee discount program, employee assistance program, community donation program, unpaid time off, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, leaves, disability and accommodations.

Qualifications

To be considered for Marketing Copywriting Student position, we require the following:

Academic Requirements:

• The preferred applicant will be a student registered in at least 12 credit hours.
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s degree program in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, or related fields.
• Preferred applicants will be in their sophomore or junior year of school and have completed writing
• Only strong academic performers will be considered and must maintain an acceptable
• Unofficial transcripts or web transcripts must be submitted with application to be considered.

Other Requirements:

• Good oral communication, written communication, and organizational
• Self‑motivated and flexible with a desire to work both independently and as a team player.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Eager to learn with an innate curiosity and willingness to ask
• Enthusiasm to work on new projects and flexibility to handle ever‑changing priorities and
• General computer skills, including accurate keyboarding and the ability to learn and navigate new software and
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal communication
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
• Daktronics does not sponsor, renew, or extend immigration visas for this position.

Daktronics is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.