Marketing Communications Internships

French/West Vaughan in Raleigh, NC, is currently recruiting for Summer and Fall interns.

Interns with French/West/Vaughan gain experience in different marketing communications fields:

-Public Relations

-Direct Marketing

-Public Affairs

-Event Marketing

-Advertising

-Research

We are looking for hard workers and creative thinkers who are able to adapt to a variety of challenges and situations. Participants learn key job skills and leave with portfolio pieces. In fact, many of our past interns are now agency employees.

FWV was recently named the Holmes Reports’ National Consumer Agency of the Year. Our national public relations clients include VF Corporation, Ford Motor Company, Wrangler, Nestea, the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and BUZZ OFF Insect Shield, among others. Regional public relations clients include Brick Association of the Southeast and SunTrust.

National advertising clients include CARQUEST Auto Parts, Cardinal Health and Wrangler Home.

Please note the internship criteria listed below.

If interested, please have candidates submit a cover letter and resume to my e-mail address, jdykes@fwv-us.com, indicating why they are interested in an internship at FWV. The deadline for summer internships is March 31 (email Jill Dykes to see if will accept applications after deadline), however, we encourage applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible.

To apply for an internship, candidates should:

* Be a senior or junior

* Be taking the internship for class credit or as an independent study

* Be willing to dedicate at least 15-20 hours per week

* Realize this opportunity is an unpaid position

* Treat the position as he/she would an entry-level job – that is with

respect, dedication, responsibility and enthusiasm

In return, we ensure each intern:

* Have at LEAST two credible pieces of work to bolster his/her

portfolio

* Have a meaningful work experience

* Is paired with a mentor and is part of a team

* Attends professional development sessions

* Is challenged yet having fun!

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Thank you for your time!

Jill Dykes

jdykes@fwv-us.com

Senior Account Executive

French West Vaughan