JOB TITLE: Copywriter Intern LOCATION: Knoxville, Tennessee DEPARTMENT: Internships Employment Type: Temporary / Intern POSTED DATE: 2026-09-23
JOB DESCRIPTION: Tombras, a 600+ person, full-service, national advertising agency with a digital mindset, is seeking a Copywriter Intern. You’ll be joining one of the top independent agencies in North America. Connecting Data & Creativity for Business Results® is working for our clients and creating a flywheel affect fueling both client and agency growth. You’ll be a part of a highly creative agency that has been recognized by AdAge, Adweek, Communication Arts, Fast Company, Forbes and Fortune. Tombras was recently named 2025 AdAge Agency of the year and 2024 AdAge Independent Agency of the Year. Where you'll be working: Knoxville, TN What to expect as a Copywriter Intern at Tombras: Commitment to a 8.5 week, paid internship of $18 an hour starting on 9/23/26 and ending on 11/20/26 with a maximum of 25 hours per week. What you'll be doing: - Work with the Creative team to contribute to the conceptual and written development of various projects - Collaborate with the Creative Director, Art Directors, and Copywriters to execute copy - Write copy for both internal presentations and client deliverables - Research trends and assist in concepting how a variety of brands could potentially participate, copy included - Other responsibilities and tasks as assigned What you bring: - Candidates should have prior work or life experience in a relevant field, be currently enrolled as a Senior in a Bachelor’s program, or a recent graduate with a major in Media, Marketing, Advertising, Portfolio School, or similar field (a degree is not required) - An engaging portfolio that showcases strong copywriting ability - Proficiency in Google Workplace - You work well as a team player in a flexible, dynamic, and fast-paced environment - You possess excellent visual and verbal communication skills - Passion for social media and popular culture trends - Ability to proofread content for grammatical accuracy and maintain style consistency across pieces - Working knowledge of Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, and other emerging social media platforms - Why you'll want to work at Tombras: - Family – It comes first on every list. Tombras has been family-run since day one. We strive to facilitate a family-oriented environment rooted in supporting one another. - Dog-friendly offices - A company culture of promotions from within and an atmosphere allowing for varied and rapid career development. Want more reasons to work at Tombras? Check out the latest Tombras News and Our Values. Tombras is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Tombras is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Job may require traveling overnight, driving long distances as required and sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking and standing and occasionally lifting or carrying articles weighing less than 10 pounds.
About Tombras
Tombras is a full-service advertising agency based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Founded in 1946, the firm currently employs over 500 people. It maintains a digital focus across branding, media, and public relations. The agency serves a diverse client list including brands like Orangetheory Fitness, MoonPie, and Rolls-Royce.
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