Copywriting INNtern

INNOCEAN

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Posted 3 months ago

Internship

Huntington Beach, California

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Interns will work alongside industry experts on real client projects and collaborate with other interns on a group Capstone assignment. The program aims to expose interns to real-world projects and prepare them for their next steps in the advertising world.

Innocean USA is seeking a Copywriting INNtern for their Summer 2026 INNternship Program. Ideal candidates should be graduating in early 2026 or on track to graduate in late 2026/early 2027, possess a solid foundation in copywriting with a portfolio demonstrating concepting and execution, and have a strong awareness of social-first creative, including experience using AI tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Copywriting

Concepting

Design

Motion

Social First Creative

AI Tools

Job Description

Job Details

Job Location: Huntington Beach HQ Office - Huntington Beach, CA 92648Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.01 Hourly

INNOCEAN USA, a full-service advertising agency located in sunny Huntington Beach, CA is looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious talent to join us for our Summer 2026 INNternship Program!  

Seeking aspiring talent interested in Creative – Copywriting.

We are a hybrid workplace, x3 days week in-office. Candidates must reside in Southern California for the internship.

Work alongside industry experts on real client projects as well as collaborate with other interns on a group Capstone assignment.

Our goal is to expose you to real world projects and prepare you for your next step in the advertising world. The INNternship program is designed to put you at the forefront of client-focused projects and educational sessions with a little bit of fun sprinkled in!

DETAILS:

  • Program will be from Monday, June 15 through Thursday, August 20
  • Applications close Friday, January 30th
  • This is a paid internship @$18.50 hour [we do not offer college credit]
  • Work week: Monday - Friday; approx. 40 hours per week 
  • Hybrid, x3 days week in-office [Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday]
  • Work on real assignments
  • Capstone project
  • Mentorship
  • Cross-functional training
  • Lunches with executive leadership, alumni and more…

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Graduated in early 2026, or be on track to graduate in late 2026 or early 2027
  • A solid foundation in their craft (concepting, design, copy, motion)
  • A portfolio that demonstrates concepting, execution, and taste
  • The ability to work with some independence while still being eager to learn and receive feedback
  • Strong awareness of social first creative and experience using AI tools to work smarter, iterate faster, and explore ideas, while still grounding work in strong creative insights.

If you’re close to graduation and excited to experience how creative ideas move from concept to execution inside an agency, we’d love to hear from you.

BENEFITS:

  • Training and development
  • Access to our Internal DE&I Council and Culture club which includes guest speakers and other resources.
  • Social events
  • Fun, fast-paced, growing & collaborative agency environment.
  • On-site Barista & furnished café
  • Beautiful, modern, open office space overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Who are we? We are explorers. We look out to the edge of the world and ask, "where haven't we been before?" Together, we hunt for an intersection of art and science, creativity bolstered by data. Storytelling layered in strategy. Innovation rich in intelligence. Our adventures are many, our quests, undaunted. Our possibility is as vast as the ocean. Always remembering, the deeper we dive, the greater we become. And the further we go, the more we find.


INNOCEAN

Mission: We are explorers. We look out to the edge of the world and ask, "where haven't we been before?" Together, we hunt for an intersection of art and science, creativity bolstered by data. Storytelling layered in strategy. Innovation rich in intelligence. Our adventures are many, our quests, undaunted. Our possibility is as vast as the ocean. Always remembering, the deeper we dive, the greater we become. And the further we go, the more we find. Our client partners include: Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, Hankook, Hyundai Cradle, Jinro, Korean Air, LG, Manscaped, Motional, Nexon, Pacific Life, SeaWorld, Signature Kitchen Suite, Supernal, TaylorMade, UC Davis Health, Uneekor, Wienerschnitzel, and Xcient. Want to join the team? Keep an eye on our careers page at innoceanusa.com

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