Copywriter Intern

Position Summary

Ruoff Mortgage is looking for a Copywriter Intern for Summer 2026. Our internship program runs from Wednesday, May 20th - Friday, August 7th. This role supports the Marketing team by creating and refining written content across campaigns, digital platforms, internal resources, and customer-facing communications. Working under the guidance of a copywriting mentor, the intern assists with brainstorming campaign concepts, editing copy from the Design team, and writing new content to support business needs. This role also contributes to maintaining website quality by auditing pages for clarity, tone, and accuracy. The intern will collaborate with IT to update help manuals and write copy that explains new software features, as well as draft blogs and posts for external channels.

Essential Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and develop copy concepts for marketing campaigns to support brand messaging and promotional initiatives.
• Review, edit, and proofread copy on design assets to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency with brand standards (essential for compliance and clear communication).
• Write new copy for design requests, including materials needed by Loan Officers, to support marketing and customer outreach.
• Audit website content for grammar, spelling, tone, and completeness to maintain accessibility and user understanding.
• Collaborate with IT and a mentor to draft help manual content explaining new features in company apps and software, ensuring information is clear and usable for both internal employees and external clients (critical for product understanding and user assistance).
• Write and draft blog articles for The Porch, as well as Google Business Profile posts, social media content, and email messaging to assist Loan Officers’ marketing efforts.
• Assist with other writing, editing, or content-related tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong writing, editing, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and platforms.
• Creative thinking and idea generation for campaigns and content pieces.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with digital content practices, including SEO basics, is helpful but not required.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Experience and Training

• Currently pursuing coursework in Marketing, Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Experience writing for class projects, student media, blogs, or previous internships is a plus but not required.
• Basic understanding of marketing principles or digital content creation is beneficial.
• Curiosity, willingness to learn, reliability, and a proactive attitude toward receiving and applying feedback.
• Strong organizational habits and professionalism in meeting deadlines and managing requests.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; stoop; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Professional atmosphere in an open work environment
• Routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinet and fax machine.

Ruoff Mortgage Internship Program Details

The Ruoff Mortgage Internship Program is designed to be engaging, hands-on, and rewarding. Throughout the summer, interns connect with leaders and peers through interactive Lunch & Learns, where they explore Mortgage 101, credit basics, department spotlights, and professional skills, plus weekly meetings focused on career readiness, leadership, and collaboration. Along the way, interns enjoy networking opportunities, community volunteer events, team outings, and wrap up the summer by showcasing their work in a group project presentation, making it a memorable and meaningful experience from start to finish!

Ruoff Mortgage is an equal opportunity employer. Ideal candidates must be enrolled in an Indiana college or university, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and able to work in person at Ruoff Mortgage Corporate Headquarters in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Employment is subject to background and reference checks. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.