Summer Squad - Creative Intern (Art Direction/Copywriting)

ROLE: CREATIVE INTERN (Art Direction & Copywriting) 
TEAM: CREATIVE DEPARTMENT 
LOCATION: TORONTO (2-3 DAYS ONSITE) 
CONTRACT TERM:  May – Aug 2026  

SALT XC is honoured to be recognized by Great Place to Work® Canada as a Best Workplace for Today’s Youth. This distinction underscores our commitment to creating an environment where employees at all levels feel valued, can collaborate with trust, and take pride in meaningful work. At SALT XC, we champion career growth, foster innovation, and actively empower the next generation of talent, ensuring they have the support and opportunities to thrive. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW   

Salt is a North American marketing agency that creates connected experiences through creative, digital & media innovation. 

Our mission is to “Earn The World’s Attention” and Salt is built to find, develop, execute, and amplify the ideas that are worthy of our clients’ audiences. We’ve structured our agency to do what’s right for our clients – to connect different perspectives, to work across mediums, and to focus on delivering meaningful, effective results. 

We’re committed to living up to the values in our name. “Salt of The Earth” means we value collaborative, humble, hard-working people here. We’re looking for people who are as smart as they are kind because we believe the right talent and the right culture help us do what’s right for our clients.   

OUR SUMMER SQUAD   

Applications are open to current post-secondary students and recent graduates.  This is a great opportunity for a current design student seeking an accredited internship as a requirement to graduate. We also welcome applicants from historically underrepresented groups or professionals making a career transition with less than 3 years of experience looking to take the next step in their career    
   
This is a summer contract that will give you valuable exposure and skill-building opportunities within several of our departments. Salt XC’s Summer Squad will consist of a 4-month long contract, full-time hours, from May to August 2026, with the opportunity for a contract extension beyond this date.    
   
Over the duration of the program, you can expect opportunities to network, meet Salters across other departments, participate in additional Learning & Development Opportunities, and receive mentorship from those currently in their desired field.   

This is currently a Hybrid work opportunity with 2-3 days in office required at our Salt Toronto Head Office.  

ROLE OVERVIEW   

SALT XC is seeking Creative Interns to join our team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced agency environment. This role is designed for emerging creatives from a range of backgrounds, including copywriting, art direction, and conceptual creative who are eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to real-world creative work. 

As a Creative Intern, you’ll work alongside the Creative Team to support the development of ideas from concept through execution. You’ll participate in brainstorming, assist in shaping creative concepts, and contribute to storytelling and visual direction thinking for projects across social, digital, print, and experiential marketing.  

You’ll be expected to bring fresh perspectives, collaborate cross-functionally, and adapt your work based on feedback—balancing creative ambition with attention to detail and timelines. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, adaptable, and motivated to learn, with a strong interest in creative problem-solving, brand storytelling, and how ideas translate across channels 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES    
 
Creative Ideation & Development  

• Contribute ideas, references, and points of view during brainstorms, creative reviews, and working sessions.  
• Support the development of concepts by helping translate initial thinking into early-stage ideas, outlines, or visual/copy directions under guidance.  

Creative Execution  

• Assist in the execution of creative work by supporting copy drafts, concept write-ups, or visual-direction inputs across channels.  
• Implement feedback accurately and efficiently, ensuring updates align with the original creative intent and team direction.  

Creative Direction  

• Support Art Directors and Copywriters by helping articulate ideas, rationale, and creative intent through notes, references, or presentations.  
• Observe and learn how creative direction is applied across projects, asking thoughtful questions to build understanding of craft and standards.  

Presentation & Client Exposure  

• Assist in preparing creative presentations, including organizing decks, writing supporting copy, and sourcing references.  
• Participate in internal reviews and select client meetings as an observer, developing confidence in how creative work is discussed and presented.  

Creative Strategy  

• Support the team by reviewing briefs, extracting key insights, and helping connect ideas back to objectives and audiences.  
• Stay curious about culture, brands, and trends, bringing relevant observations or inspiration to the team when appropriate.  

Creative Administration & Team Support  

• Manage assigned tasks responsibly, meeting deadlines and communicating clearly if support or clarification is needed.  
• Contribute positively to team culture by showing up prepared, receptive to feedback, and eager to learn agency ways of working.  

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS    

• Recent grad or currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Advertising or creative related field. 
• A portfolio that showcases student spec work. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Ability to present and articulate ideas effectively. 
• Promising conceptual thinking, ideation, and problem-solving skills. 
• Detail-oriented with a keen sense of storytelling, branding, and audience engagement. 
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for deck creation. 
• Copywriters: Passion for writing, editing, and developing engaging brand narratives. 
• Art Directors: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is a plus. 
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to adapt creative work based on feedback. 

EXTRA PERKS  

• Cell Phone Coverage: $60 per month reimbursement to keep you connected. 
• Growth & Learning: A learning-driven culture with Salt Days, monthly Lunch & Learns with leadership, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to top-tier creative talent. 
• Culture, Community & Connection: Team socials, Salt Giving events (culture potlucks and community volunteering), active Employee Resource Groups, and a workplace where every voice is valued. 
• Celebration-First Mentality: Company events, meaningful team moments, and Salt swag. 

SALT’S VALUES     

• Salt of the Earth: We aspire to be good people. People who are humble, hardworking, honest and kind to one another. People who are fun to work with, who trust and are respectful of each other.       
• Do What's Right: We don’t believe in taking shortcuts. We believe in doing what is right, not what is easy or expected.       
• Earn It: We believe in rolling up our sleeves and not being afraid of hard work. We want to earn the respect of others, the results we deliver and the praise we receive.       
• Make things Better: We aspire to leave things better than we found them and are always looking for a better way. Great ideas come from anywhere, they come from being curious, passionate, solutions-oriented people who care deeply about what we do       
• Seek Different Perspectives: We believe in embracing difference; the perspective it brings, how it challenges us, how it spurs creativity, and its ability to make us better.         

Salt XC is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting and retaining