Advertising And Marketing Internship (Alexandria, Va)

Feb. 15, 2012

Washington DC, VA

Confidential

It is the people within the doors of our historic building that make us unique. We are visionaries, strategists, artists, designers, thinkers and dreamers. Spontaneity, drive and passion are the common threads that hold us together and what have brought us the success we have today. Our size builds teamwork. Our talented team brings inspiration.

As a Williams Whittle intern, you will work directly with account executives to understand what is really involved in building an advertising campaign. Because we are a mid-sized agency, you will be interacting with nearly all of our employees -- the creative director, social media team, production managers, media buying team, even the VPs and President. We realize that an internship is an opportunity to learn and this position will give you the skills and insight that you can only get from experiencing an ad agency first hand.

What we are looking for: Local college student or a recent college graduate looking to gain knowledge and experience about the world of marketing and advertising.

Responsibilities:

Managing ad schedules

Overseeing creative changes

Creative editing

Research for clients

Managing work flow

Meeting preparation

General administrative help

Qualifications:

College student or recent grad with a major in communications or a related field

Self-motivated

Personable, outgoing, and friendly

Detail-oriented

Excellent writing and editing skills

Able to multi-task and quickly switch gears

Must be proficient at Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Candidate should already live in the DC metro area.

Application Process and Timing:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Hours are flexible. There is street parking available. This position is unpaid.

Send cover letter and resume to: Caitlin McCarthy

Be sure to reference "2012 Intern" in the subject line.