Who we are:
Morgan&Myers is a nearly 30–year–old integrated marketing communications agency with two offices in Waukesha, Wis., and Waterloo, Iowa. We specialize in the agricultural, food and beverage, and business-to-business industries with a client roster featuring Fortune 500® companies and big brand names.
Who you are:
The ideal Morgan&Myers Associate Communications Intern is a full-time student pursuing a major in communications, public relations, advertising or journalism; is passionate and knowledgeable about agriculture, food and other client-related industries; is an excellent writer and skilled communicator; thrives under pressure; is detail-oriented; and recognizes the opportunity within each challenge.
Why apply:
Experience will give you an edge above the competition in today’s tough job market. While Morgan&Myers hires only the best and brightest for its internships, we also recognize the importance of compensating the talent we seek and demand. Beyond working with prestigious clients, developing an exceptional portfolio and putting your career on the fast track, our compensation package
usually includes:
• Attractive, highly competitive wages
• A monthly housing/living stipend
• Assistance in finding housing (if needed)
• Paid or reimbursed travel expenses for interview(s)
• Your own office (with four walls, windows and a door)
deadline:
What you’ll be doing:
At Morgan&Myers, you are not just an “intern.” Our Associate Communications Interns are valued employees and an important part of our team. You will gain real life experience to add to your portfolio, a strong understanding and working knowledge of the agency environment and well-developed relationships with senior staff – not just data-entry. The following is a description of what an intern’s summer may entail:
• Serving clients such as Case IH, Pfizer Animal Health, Foremost Farms, National Milk Producers Federation, and others.
• Working with a group of energetic, outgoing and experienced people who will share their knowledge with you in an upbeat, fun, creative work environment.
• Practicing various professional roles such as project manager, copywriter and account service, and becoming fully immersed in the communications function.
Some of the specific duties and responsibilities may include:
– Researching and writing feature articles, newsletter articles, collateral, audiovisuals and other public relations materials.
– Developing advertising campaign materials.
– Assisting with the coordination of special events and trade shows.
– Conducting secondary research and summarizing research results.
– Working with creative department and production personnel to produce materials.
– Interacting with editors, writers and reporters to publicize client products and discuss client issues.
– Taking photos and/or traveling as assignments demand.
• Monitoring time and expenses on assignment work. • Training both in-house and at outside locations. • Attending community, cultural and sporting events.
How to apply:
If you are one of the best and brightest college students pursuing a career in communications; are interested in the food, ag or business-to-business industries; and are seeking a career advancing opportunity – please submit your inquiries or all required application materials to:
internship@morganmyers.com Phone: (262) 650-7260 Fax: (262) 650-7261 – or –
Morgan&Myers Communications Internship N16 W23233 Stone Ridge Dr., Suite 200 Waukesha, WI 53188
Applicants must submit all of the following:
• The Morgan&Myers Associate Communications Intern application - found at http://journalism.unl.edu/cojmc/careers/interships/fall2011/m_m_internship_application.doc
• Cover letter
• Resume containing a career-goal statement and a list of academic, professional and leadership accomplishments while in college
• Contact info for two professional references and an academic advisor
• Most recent college transcript – a Web-based version is acceptable
• Two writing samples