Writing Resume Samples
The average job receives hundreds of resumes for a single opening—so it’s up to you to grab the reader’s attention from the start! Review our writing resume samples below for suggested phrasing, structure, and content when you apply to an internship or entry-level job. Remember that the examples below are meant as guides only. Your resume needs to reflect your value-add for the specific role to which you’re applying. Use a format that speaks to you, and include your unique academic and professional achievements.
To increase your odds of a callback, don’t forget to read our accompanying copywriter cover letter examples.
Writing Internship Resume Sample
FRANK SULLIVAN
555.555.5555 | frank.sullivan@email.com | www.contentbyfrank.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Marketing major + creative writing minor with experience in creative and technical writing/developing copy for print and digital advertising. Expertise in monitoring client and consumer feedback to adjust and/or enhance copy to attract a larger and more diverse audience. SEO certification from Moz; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, social media strategies, and WordPress.
EDUCATION
Williamsville University | Renton, WA (Expected May 2020)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Minor in Creative Writing
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Thorndale Advertising | Salem, OR (Summer 2018 and 2019)
Copywriting Intern
- Provide copywriting and editing services for start-up advertising agency, with focus on ensuring online copy was SEO compliant.
- Created copy for advertising campaign that helped generate increased membership for local credit union by 75% over a 12-month period.
- Utilize Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to better market clients’ products and services.
Williamsville University Messenger (Jan 2017–Present)
Copy Editor
- Coordinate assignments for staff writers and edited student stories according to Chicago Manual of Style, meeting all deadlines to produce three issues a week.
ABC House (Jan 2017–May 2019)
Volunteer Tutor
- Tutored 12 students per year, both individually and in small groups, in language arts; more than half achieved an “A” in English, and all students passed.
ONLINE PORTFOLIO
For examples of past projects, visit www.contentbyfrank.com.
Entry-Level Copywriter Resume Sample
LILLY SULLIVAN
100 Home Street | Buffalo, NY 14222
555.555.5555 | lilly.sullivan@email.com
EDUCATION
Williamsville University | Depew, NY (May 2018)
Bachelor of Science, Marketing/Minor in Creative Writing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience developing copy for web-based, television, and newspaper advertising.
- Ability to lead discussions among customers, company staff, and other interested entities to generate copy best suited to increase customer base and sales.
- Expertise in monitoring client and consumer feedback to adjust and/or enhance copy to attract a larger and more diverse audience.
EXPERIENCE
Thorndale Advertising | Buffalo, NY (May 2018–Present)
Copywriter
- Assist in generating, editing, and updating content for all marketing materials.
- Handle all web-based editing responsibilities, providing timely review of copy while eliminating need to hire subcontractors, saving company $35,000 annually.
- Coordinate meetings between clients and marketing professionals to identify client needs/goals and generate engaging marketing copy.
- Utilized Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to better market clients’ products and services.
Billings Advertising | Niagara Falls, NY (February 2016–May 2018)
Assistant Copywriter
- Provided copywriting and editing services for start-up advertising agency with primary responsibility ensuring online copy was SEO compliant.
- Created copy for advertising campaign that helped generate increased membership for local credit union by 175% over an 18-month period.
Williamsville University Messenger | Depew, NY (Jan 2016–May 2018)
Copy Editor
- Coordinate assignments for staff writers and edited student stories according to Chicago Manual of Style, meeting all deadlines to produce three issues a week.
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES
MS Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Adobe Creative Suite
