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Universal Music Group

Director, Creative

New York, NY · On-site

$30K/yr

Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Basic proficiency of Adobe InDesign, Adobe ... Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day) * Generous paid parental leave for every type ...

Open Influence

Creative Strategist

New York, NY · On-site

Plus, a bunch of other perks like a professional development stipend, Summer (+ 'No Meeting ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are a creative and strategic thinker able to ...

SHADOW

Associate Creative Director, Copy

New York, NY · On-site

$135K - $170K/yr

Dynamic Craft: You are an expert with fluency writing across formats: scripting, long-form ... Summer Fridays (early close Fridays Memorial Day - Labor Day) * Hybrid work schedule (1-3 days in ...

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How much do summer creative writer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer creative writer in the United States is $62,185.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46,500.00 and $85,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Summer Creative Writers?

Summer Creative Writers are individuals hired for the summer season to produce original written content such as stories, poems, scripts, or articles. They often work for camps, educational programs, publishing houses, or marketing teams to contribute creative material for projects or events. Their work may involve collaborating with other writers, editing content, and participating in workshops or writing sessions. This role is ideal for those looking to hone their writing skills in a collaborative, often fast-paced environment during the summer months.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Creative Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Creative Writer, you need strong writing, storytelling, and editing skills, often demonstrated through a portfolio or relevant coursework. Familiarity with word processing programs, online publishing platforms, and style guides is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to accept feedback help writers produce original content and improve quickly. These skills are vital to consistently generating engaging material and meeting project deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What types of projects can a Summer Creative Writer expect to work on, and how collaborative is the role?

As a Summer Creative Writer, you'll often contribute to a variety of projects such as marketing campaigns, social media content, blog posts, or even short scripts, depending on the organization's needs. While much of your work will be independent, you'll regularly collaborate with editors, designers, and marketing teams to align your writing with broader campaign goals and brand voice. This role provides a great opportunity to build a versatile portfolio and gain feedback from experienced professionals, which is valuable for career growth in creative fields.

What is the difference between Summer Creative Writer vs Summer Content Writer?

AspectSummer Creative WriterSummer Content Writer
Required CredentialsPortfolio, writing samples, sometimes a degree in English or related fieldPortfolio, writing samples, often a degree in communications or related field
Work EnvironmentCreative projects, brainstorming sessions, flexible deadlinesContent production, editing, publishing platforms
Employer & Industry UsageAdvertising agencies, publishing houses, media companiesDigital marketing firms, media outlets, corporate blogs

While both roles involve writing skills and creative abilities, Summer Creative Writers focus on original storytelling and creative projects, whereas Summer Content Writers concentrate on producing content for digital platforms. The roles often overlap in skills and work environments, but their primary outputs differ, making each suited to different career interests within the writing industry.

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Infographic showing various Summer Creative Writer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,185 per year, or $29.9 per hour.
CDEP Summer Counselor

CDEP Summer Counselor

Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley, GA • On-site

$12.25 - $16/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of CDEP Summer Counselor.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

The CDEP/M-SEA Counselor position is a summer internship. Candidates selected for a counselor position are expected to work with academically talented high school students in classroom settings, social settings, and on field trips. The position requires the counselor to reside on campus with students and travel out of state with students. Accommodations for housing and meals will be provided for the weeks of working with students; accommodations will not be provided for the weeks of working in the office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist instructors as needed in the classroom. This includes setting up labs, helping students with hands-on projects, handing out study materials and tests. Counselors also reinforce what was taught in the classroom by having afternoon and evening study sessions with students to help explain concepts they may have found difficult to comprehend in class. These sessions are instrumental in helping the students prepare for the post-test; students are required to score a minimum of 80% on the post- test in order to participate in subsequent summer academies. Additionally, counselors must evaluate each student's notebook to make sure they are staying on task with notetaking.
  • Research the topics and vocabulary that will be taught during each academy prior to the start of the academy in order to help students with grasping the information taught in classes and on field trips. Counselors must also be able to present the research topics and vocabulary to the students in a creative manner which can be through dramatic presentations, songs, or any original expression that makes learning fun for the students.
  • Submit a final report/evaluation at the end of each academy. The report includes an overall assessment of the evaluation forms completed by students at the end of the academy; pre & post test scores; recommendations for all aspects of the academy including classroom instruction, field trips, extracurricular activities, meals, housing, etc...
  • Organize informative presentations for the closing ceremony that capsulize what the students learned over the 1- or 2-week period. Instructors, family members, and friends attend the closing ceremony.
  • Prepare all items (i.e. coolers of water, food, first aid kit, etc...) needed for various field trips and make sure all students bring any medication that they may require (i.e. inhalers, EpiPen, allergy medication, etc...)
  • Participate in daily staff meetings to assess the events of the day.
  • Reside in the housing provided for academy participants during the week's students are on-site.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the CDEP Director and/or Assistant CDEP Director

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A minimum of 1 year of college
  • Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Ability to work effectively with high school students and college-aged staff
  • Creative, energetic, dependable, positive attitude, respectful, fun-spirited, and able to model professionalism and responsibility
  • Physically fit for hiking and outdoor fieldwork

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2-3 years of college coursework
  • 1 year of experience working with or mentoring high school students
  • Strong interest and background in math, science, and education
  • Experience in creative writing or student engagement activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Travel required Counselors travel to partner universities that co-host the M-SEA program with CDEP; the staff and students reside on the university campuses during the academy. Counselors may also travel on fieldtrip sites (e.g. Washington, D.C., Penn State, Ga Tech, museums, or geological field sites, etc...)
  • Evening/night/weekend work Counselors work varied shifts- including days, evenings, and weekend shifts.
  • Working outdoors During the academy, the counselors along with the students are required to participate in field-based learning and hiking excursions (e.g. Grand Canyon to study the various rock layers of the canyon; fieldtrip to Savoy Watershed in Arkansas where students learn about how streams and rivers are contaminated, etc...)
  • Climate controlled environment- Classrooms and housing accommodations are air-conditioned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Counselors sit most of the time during the classroom sessions, however, there are periods during the class sessions that counselors are expected to stand in order to assist the instructor, participate in an activity, or help students.
  • Counselors are required to hike during the academies which means they must be physically capable of hiking and walking extended distances over varying terrain during field trips.
  • Must be able to remain alert and attentive during supervision of students in the classroom, on field trips, and in campus housing.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.


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