Welcome to Avanade X, where the best in creative and technology mix it up to push the boundaries of innovation. We’re a fast-moving, big-idea-dreaming, mishmash of designers, UX architects, technologists, delivery experts, writers, and more, who, when brought together, create trans formative digital experiences for some of the biggest and best brands on the planet. Sound like a place you wouldn’t mind hanging your hat? Great, in North America you can find us in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, NYC, Raleigh, Seattle, and Toronto.
About the role:
The Creative team stands out for its lively creativity and flawless style. It translates users’ needs, business objectives, and technology capabilities from concept to delivery with exceptional attention to detail. It aims to craft an alluring experience that skillfully incorporates the voice of the end user.
As the Content Strategy Intern, you will work alongside members of the Creative team on client-facing project, internal initiatives, and new business development. Our goal is to demonstrate the variety within “content strategy” and provide relevant opportunities for you to participate in and grow from.
What you’ll do:
• Create and revise a myriad of deliverables including voice and tone docs, style guides, strategy presentations, copy decks, and more
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams with UX and VD practitioners
• Present work to Creative team members
• Evangelize the Content Strategy practice internally at Avanade, and externally to clients who may need content help
About you:
First and foremost, you have complete mastery over the English language and are passionate about writing. You are also a creative thinker, as well as an assertive problem solver with an analytical mind. You have deep content experience and know how to translate business needs into a content strategy that meets those needs.
Applicant requirements:
• A keen interest in copywriting and content strategy
• A portfolio of projects that demonstrate your understanding of copywriting
• Work can be academic case studies or live projects
• Academic achievements could include:
• A bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or similar program
• A college certificate in a related field
• A bootcamp certificate in a related field
• Self-taught credentials
• Credentials in progress
About you:
• Demonstrate a growth mindset with some knowledge of:
• Technical writing
• Proofreading
• Content audits
• Taxonomies
• Copy decks
• Style guides
• Research methodologies
• Great communicator with an eagerness to work within a team
• Creative mind and collaborative spirit
• Comfortable with ambiguity on projects
What we offer you:
Our Early Talent program offers distinctive experiences through limitless learning opportunities that encourage you to master Microsoft and pursue big ideas and ambitious growth for yourself as part of Avanade’s people-first culture. We value you and plan to stay committed by offering competitive pay and benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Applicants for employment in the US/Canada must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States/Canada