You’ll become a key part of our agency team and work cross functionally with other FORM interns, tackling real-world problems with innovative solutions. Then (this is the hardest part) you’ll 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, breathe it and own it. The way we do every day.
POSITIONS
Project Management
They don’t call you a conductor, a problem solver, a cheerleader and a brand champion for nothing. Details give you life, so if you liked playing The Sims, you’re going to love directing our teams IRL.
Integrated Media
When it comes to building media campaigns across all integrated media, you’ve got the right mix of sales, marketing and statistical analysis skills to hit it out of the park. Your inner geek and love for technology are just an added bonus.
Copywriting
Even your text messages could be put up for a Booker Prize. You’ve got big ideas and an even bigger vocabulary, enough said.
Public Relations/Content/Social
Whether it’s Insta, LinkedIn or Pinterest, you’re the first one to know what is #trending and #why, but you also know how to kick it old-school AP style.
Graphic Design
CMYK, RGB, EPS, AI, JPG, OMG! All you want in life is to make the 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 drop on your next DoorDash delivery). 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 an internship that can do both.
Connections
When you’re in college, you mostly know your dormmates, 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 resume. FORM gives you a leg up, so you can ride off into the sunset with your dream career.
Fun
As if the full-throttle chuckle fest that happens during business hours isn’t enough, we are strong believers in balancing work and play. Bounce ideas off each other during an epic game of ping-pong. Swing for the fences during a client presentation, and then enjoy a night on the town at a Charlotte Knights game. Pick up tips on how to excel while being grilled in an interview, and then bring your buns to a company cookout. Basically, whatever your preferred flavor of mischief is, we know you’re going to love mixing and mingling with your cohorts and collaborators on the clock and off (just no calls from the slammer please).
HAVE A LOOK INSIDE FORM
Learn more about the CLASS OF 2023, CLASS OF 2022, CLASS OF 2021, CLASS OF 2019, CLASS OF 2018, CLASS OF 2017 and CLASS OF 2016.
SUCCESS STORIES
Meet Alyssa Washington
Alyssa Washington wasn’t sure where life would lead her until she landed a FORM internship. Learn how our PR/Content coordinator found her path.
Meet Julia Washington
In college, Julia Washington wanted a challenging but fun real-world experience that could help her make connections. Learn why FORM checked all the boxes for our PR/content coordinator.
FAQ
What is this FORM thing you speak of?
So, college is this super weird time in life, right? It’s like your whole life is this sketchbook and you’ve got all of 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 is FORM? I have summer plans, you know.
FORM begins on Tuesday, May 28 and ends on Friday, July 19. We will be off on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth and also on July 4 in honor of Independence Day; the holiday, not the movie. For those of you doing the math, this is a 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.
Can I apply for more than one position?
Yeah… no. We get it, you’re basically a superhero with a whole bunch of creative superpowers up your sleeve.
What we’re asking for is to choose your best creative ability and wield it with gusto!
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 as fashionable as Harry Styles and Beyoncé. 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 affordable 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 Acquisition and HR Group Director LoriAnn Boyer at FORM@wrayward.com. She’ll set you straight.
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. Broken weblinks break our hearts. If you forget to either include a working link to your résumé/portfolio or attach a résumé, your application will be disqualified and nobody wants to see that now, do we? Answer is of course not!
P.P.S. Phone numbers have 10 digits.
Thank you for your interest in FORM 2024. The application window has closed. If you have any questions, drop Talent Acquisition and HR Group 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 participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
At Wray Ward, we strongly believe that a diverse staff and inclusive culture will greatly enrich our work, our business, our industry and our lives. We are committed to an intentional approach to listening, understanding and talking, and to using our individual and collective talent, voices and influence to drive change.
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.