About Maxus:
Maxus is a global communications agency that helps marketers build profitable relationships between consumers and their brands.
Our services include communications strategy, digital marketing, direct
response media, database management and media planning and buying. We
have more than 1,300 people in 55 agencies worldwide, and we're part of
GroupM, the world's largest media investment management group that
serves as the parent company for all of WPP's media agencies. GroupM's
scale creates access to the best media opportunities at the best prices.
At Maxus, we build deeper relationships between consumers and brands;
creating more valued communication for businesses and consumers. We call
this Relationship Media.
Our approach is rooted in balancing the rigor of data with strategy and
ideas, delivering communication that is bold, fresh and grounded. We are
passionate about driving deeper engagement in the new communications
landscape. We are connected to how and why people watch, read, listen,
download, interact with and then distribute media to their friends,
families and communities. We keep a step ahead, creating powerful,
actionable insights that positively impact the customer decision journey
and deliver a clear line of sight to business objectives.
Job Overview:
Qualified candidates will be assigned to work on teams within strategic
planning, media buying, business science, digital, and search. Interns
will be assigned to a media discipline that closely matches their area
of interest. Interns may be exposed to work in any of our strategy or
specialty groups. They will assist in the development of media
strategies that are consistent with clients’ goals and approved media
plans. Each intern will be challenged to expand his/her knowledge in
preparation for entry level opportunities with Maxus. The intern must
have an interest in obtaining a career in advertising and specifically
have a strong interest and passion for media.
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in maintaining budget updates and spreadsheets
Maintain flowcharts/plans
Input inventory into Donovan Data System
Assist in constructing competitive analyses
Conduct Research runs
Assist with resolving billing discrepancies
Learn to write POVs
Attend status meetings and meet with sales representatives
Attend weekly lunch-and-learn seminars to learn about every media discipline
Participate in a final intern group project that will be presented to the senior management team and/or client
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Job Requirements:
December 2012 or Spring 2013 graduates from an accredited
college/university; preferably with a concentration in advertising,
marketing, business administration, and communications
Strong interest for Marketing or Media Communications
Computer literate with proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities
Must be detail oriented and have excellent problem solving skills
Strong presentation, communication and interpersonal skills
Must be a team player and have the ability to work autonomously
A prior internship in a Media-related field is a plus, but not required
Apply online now.