You'll become a key part of our agency team, while also working closely with other FORM interns on an actual project for a client or community initiative. You’re going to take real-world problems, think up solutions and then (this is the hardest part) figure out how to turn your ideas into something tangible. In other words, you’re not just going to get a closer look at agency life. You’re going to live it the way we do every day.
POSITIONS
Client Engagement & Project Management
They don’t call it brand championing for nothing. You’re like what would happen if Hermione got her hands on a Time-Turner and a DeLorean at the same damn time. Details give you life, so if you liked playing the Sims, you’re going to love directing our teams IRL.
Copywriting
Even your text messages could be put up for a Pulitzer Prize. You’ve got big ideas, an even bigger vocabulary and probably a blog from middle school you’re embarrassed about.
Digital Media
You’re no fool. You can spot #sponcon from a mile away. And if getting seen is the goal, you know how to use every post, search result and video break to give your big ideas an even bigger audience.
Public Relations
You’ve emerged from your content cocoon as a full-on social butterfly. Insta, Snap, Pinterest, you’re all over it. You’re the #first one to #know what is #trending and #why. And when it comes to earned media such as press releases and articles, you're all about that AP style.
UX Design & Development
You are a mere mortal, and yet to your family and friends, you are a tech god. You fix problems with a user-first mentality, some wireframes, HTML and a lil’ CSS. But first, you might want to try turning it off and on again.
Video
All those technical awards at the Oscars no one even understands? You get it. From shooting to editing, music selection to color correction, you know how to bring every element together to tell one hell of a story.
Graphic Design
CMYK, RGB, EPS, AI, JPG, OMG! All you want in life is to make this crazy, messed up world a more beautiful place and you aren’t afraid to use every application in the Adobe Creative Suite to do it.
PERKS
Experience
What a catch-22. You need a job to gain experience, yet employers want experience even though you’re fresh out of college. With FORM, you get real work samples that they actually care about.
Money
You remember money, right? We will pay you actual money that you can put in the bank (or give your local bartender). Which is awesome, because dollar bills! But it also means you won’t be goofing off all day. You’re getting paid, so you’re going to be doing actual work, too. That’s how jobs work.
Direction
Want to test-drive your future career or take a chance on something you have zero experience in? Do you have the big stuff mostly figured out, but what you really need is general advice on how to make your work better? Get you an internship that can do both.
Connections
When you’re in college, you mostly know your dorm mates, and it’s not likely they will be immediately hiring postgrad. In fact, you might both be fighting for the same job like you fought over that last box of mac and cheese. So, it’s super helpful to know people who are already working in your chosen field. They might be hiring or know people who are, and they’ll probably be willing to be a “reference available upon request” on your résumé. FORM gives you a leg up, so you can ride off into the sunset with your dream career.
Beer
Is there anything more academically enriching than a nice, cold alcoholic beverage (or a frosty La Croix if you're under 21)? In the creative agency life, sometimes you have to crack a few cold ones to make an omelet. In our downtime at Wray Ward, we like to discuss the big questions in life, so bring your Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A hot takes — we are dedicated in our mission to find answers. We hope you share our passion.
*But seriously, no beer for you minors. Sorry, kids. Until you hit 21, you’ll be hitting up the soda machine.
SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Annie Mohr
PR Coordinator Annie Mohr on how FORM’s crash course in agency life led to her postgrad dream career.
Meet Amanda Davis
Wray Ward’s designer Amanda Davis on how FORM cemented her creative career decision and silenced the naysayers on becoming an artist.
FOLLOW FORM
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FAQ
Why the hell is it called FORM?
So, college is this super weird time in life, right? It’s like your whole life is this sketchbook and you’ve got all these blank pages to fill (major, career, identity, preferred beer pong technique, etc.). We’ve designed FORM to give you the guidance and space you need to get a head start, figure things out or explore something new, and take a chance you might otherwise not have the opportunity to take. It’s the platform you need to get informed, perform at a higher level and ultimately transform who you are.
When does this thing run? I have summer plans, you know.
FORM begins on May 26 and ends on July 17. We will be off on July 3 in honor of Independence Day; the holiday, not the movie. For those of you doing the math, this an eight-week span.
What are the hours like?
8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Some days it might be a little longer, but we pretty much keep it to those hours. Also, 8:30 doesn’t mean roll in sometime before noon. 8:30 means 8:30.
What if I need to miss a couple of days because I have to go to the beach for my annual family reunion? Nana doesn’t have many years left!
We can probably work with you on that. Now, if you need to take a week off, that’s a different story.
Do I need to bring a computer?
Nah, we got you.
So like, how nice do I need to dress? Do I need to buy a suit?
We’re on the casual side of business casual. You don’t need slacks or a tie or pantyhose (weird combo, but whatever, you do you). Jeans and sneakers are fine. If you wear a suit, we’re all going to assume you’re going to a funeral. Sorry for your loss.
Oh sweet! So I can wear my flip-flops and short shorts.
Um, no. This isn’t a beach house. When in doubt, just remember that dressing nicer than everyone else makes you look suave AF. Just take a peep at what the folks here wear and you’ll figure it out in a day or two.
Can I sleep at the office? I don’t have anywhere to live.
The office doubles as a rave venue and a bingo hall at night, so you can’t live here. Not actually true, but if you need some advice on where to look for housing, we can help point you in the right direction. Don’t let Craigslist deter you from your dreams. There is inexpensive student housing available in Charlotte.
My question wasn’t answered on this page. I feel so lost and alone.
Take three deep breaths and then hit up Talent Development Director LoriAnn Boyer at FORM@wrayward.com. She’ll set you straight.
Interested in joining the class of 2020?
APPLY
Check yourself before you wreck yourself!
This internship is highly competitive. As much as we want to get to know the real you, if the real you wants agency experience in “garphic design,” that’s unfortunate as we don’t have a garphic department here. So, before you submit your application, look it over. Then, go get coffee and look it over again. Buy a friend a cup of coffee and ask them to really look at it. All of this looking and coffee drinking will take time, so don’t leave it to the last minute.
P.S. It’s 2019 and broken weblinks break our hearts.
P.P.S. Phone numbers have 10 digits.
Application window opens Friday, December 13, 2019, and closes Monday, February 24, 2020 If you have any questions, drop Talent Development Director LoriAnn Boyer an email at FORM@WRAYWARD.COM
Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not the practice of Wray Ward to sponsor individuals for work visas.
Wray Ward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.