WordSmith Advertising / AMIN Turkey is a full-service advertising agency providing a diverse roster of Turkish and multinational brands with top-notch creativity, strategic planning and media buying not only in Turkey but across a geography stretching from North Africa to Central Asia and the Caucasus. With in-house film production and web design, WordSmith offers clients cutting-edge solutions to keep their brands at the top of consumers’ minds. In coordination with its AMIN partners, WordSmith Advertising is able to tap some of the best creative talent on the planet, working in close cooperation with agencies in Western Europe and North America. With a team of 15 motivated professionals, WordSmith provides one-stop communications solutions that build brands and deliver ROI online and offline.
Job DescriptionTurkey’s leading English-language advertising agency, WordSmith Advertising, is looking for a talented, energetic, fast-learning young professional to support the team starting in September. The candidate must be self-motivated, have a passion for marketing communications, eager to take responsibility and complete real-world projects. This is a full-time internship position and candidates must commit to a minimum three-month internship. Erasmus / da Vinci candidates welcome.
Interested candidates please send your CV along with a cover letter stating why you would be great at this job. Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to contact former interns.
The ideal candidate:
- Has recently pursued a University or Advanced degree. Previous internship experience preferred.
- Has the ability to adapt in a fast-changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking.
- Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Has the capacity to develop creative, cutting edge ideas.
- Is a hard-working, proactive, self-starter able to take the initiative and complete projects.
- Has strong computer skills, especially PowerPoint and/or Keynote.
Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing & researching new business prospects and opportunities
- Supporting the account and creative teams
- Liaising with our AMIN Network partners
- Managing and monitoring Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels
- Willingness to travel in Turkey and abroad is a plus
We are located in the creative heart of Istanbul, one of the world's most dynamic and exciting cities. It's a great place to be and a great place to work, but it's also a challenging city, so you need to be prepared to adapt and learn a new culture and way of doing things. For students or recent graduates looking for an exciting interational and multicultural experience that also lets you hone your skills, it's a perfect fit, but we are looking for people who've come to work and have a passion for design, brands and marketing.
Skills Required
- Recently pursued a University or Advanced degree
- Previous internship experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills, especially PowerPoint or Keynote
What We Do
A proud member of AMIN Worldwide, WordSmith Advertising is a full-service agency that helps brands become more effective, memorable and competitive. We’re not a “this agency” or a “that agency”, not selling the latest fad or trapped in a narrow niche that only does part of what your brand part needs. We’re the real thing, and that’s what we give your brand. In more countries and more languages than you imagined… Specializing in localized brand promotion, our focus is helping international and local brands increase their reach in Turkey, North Africa, and the Gulf. Whether it’s digital, video, web, or traditional, we pin-point your brand’s needs and develop memorable creative solutions. From strategy to production, we deliver quantifiably effective work in every medium.
