Intern - Copywriter - Summer 2025 Job at Lumen, Stamford, CT

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  • Lumen
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

If you're a student eager to explore the exciting world of digital innovation, Lumen is the perfect place for you. Lumen offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge, build a strong network of support, and kickstart your career. Lumen offers a fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers.

Program dates: May 30 – August 8, 2025.

Location

This position is fully remote/ work from home.

Work Authorization

US work authorization required for role. Individuals requiring current or future sponsorship for employment are not eligible.

The Main Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be operating as a core member of our Copy team—working hand-in-hand with UX, Video, Design, Project Management and your fellow interns to deliver industry-leading creative across our enterprise tech portfolio. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills; proven, high-level creative thinking; and a passion for telling compelling stories about complex topics/technologies.

Other responsibilities of intern will include:

  • Work from a creative brief to generate strong, results-driven concepts
  • Understand, implement and champion the Lumen brand voice
  • Present your ideas internally to peers, mentors, managers and more
  • Deliver final creative that meets the team’s strategic objectives
  • Coordinate and collaborate across groups to create world-class content for web, digital, video, social and more
  • Manage multiple projects and deliver work in a timely manner
  • Edit and proof work to ensure high editorial standards are met across all content outputs
  • Stay current on trends and competitors within the editorial sphere

What We Look For in a Candidate

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment of the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

Required qualifications

  • Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship
  • Graduating August 2025 – May 2026
  • Preferred fields include but not limited to: English, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Media Studies
  • Intern must be able to work 40 hours per week during the 10-week program (May 30 – August 8, 2025)

Proficiency and understanding of:

  • MS Office Suite

Preferred qualifications

  • A drive to understand emerging technologies, trends and philosophies in marketing, communications, technology and social media
  • Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PPT and Excel) and comfortable learning new project management tools (we do everything in Workfront)
  • Ability to work independently with little direction under tight deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of basic branding concepts
  • Comfortable working remotely full time
  • Proven experience as a copywriter or related role preferred
  • Knowledge of online content strategy and creation preferred

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:

Min: $22.00/hour

Max: $35.00/hour

What to Expect Next

After completion and submission of your application, you will be asked to participate in a virtual video interview. This on demand interview will be a way for Lumen to learn more about you and your experience as it aligns to the internship position. A separate email invitation will be sent to you (check your spam) within 6 hours of application. For continued consideration in the summer internship program, please ensure you complete the video interview within 5 business days of application.

Application & Interview Timeline:

  • October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidates
  • November - Interview panel with work team
  • December - All Summer 2025 offers will be extended by end of month

Requisition #: 335128

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

Salary Range

Salary Min:

22

Salary Max:

35

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information We're able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

Application Deadline
10/24/2024

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Summer internship, Work from home,

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