About the role#
This internship offers experience in creative writing, content development, and greeting card product strategy. You will work with writers, editors, and product teams to create consumer-focused content that helps people connect. This is a full-time, 12-week program during the summer of 2027.
What you'll do#
- Write original content for greeting cards and related products.
- Explore emerging trends, voices, and cultural insights relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
- Learn how to plan, develop, and curate greeting card programs.
- Conduct editorial analysis and consumer research to find new content opportunities.
- Develop editorial concepts that connect with consumers.
- Partner with writers, designers, and product teams throughout the creative process.
- Present creative recommendations and concepts to company leaders.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Creative Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
- A graduation date between December 2027 and May 2030.
- Strong writing and editing skills.
- Demonstrated interest in writing, content creation, publishing, media, or product development.
- Familiarity with social and cultural trends relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha.
- Experience gained through coursework, publications, student organizations, freelance work, or personal projects.
- Completion and submission of all nine required portfolio exercises. Applications without these exercises will not be reviewed.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: Hybrid. You will work from our headquarters and your residence within the Kansas City metro area.
- Relocation is required for this role, with some assistance provided for those living outside the metro area.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About Hallmark Cards
Hallmark Cards is a family-owned business headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. It operates a diverse portfolio that includes greeting cards, gifts, and home decor. The company also owns the Crayola brand and manages several cable networks under Hallmark Media. Its operations extend to real estate through the Crown Center campus.
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