Multicultural Advertising Intern
Program (MAIP)
If you're
serious about a career in the advertising industry, the American
Association of Advertising Agencies is serious about helping you
make it happen. Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program
(MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real
job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations
and industry professionals.
Students selected
for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs
from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in one of
the following advertising disciplines: Account Management, Art
Direction, Copywriting, Broadcast/Print Production, Digital/Interactive
Technologies, Media Planning/Buying, Public Relations, Strategic/Account
Planning, and Traffic.
To be eligible to apply for MAIP, a student must be: Asian/Asian
American or Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic, Black/African American,
American Indian/Native American, Multiracial or Multiethnic (e.g.,
Hispanic and Black); A citizen or permanent resident of the United
States (visas are not accepted); Currently a college junior, senior,
or graduate student; Earning
a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (Students with a cumulative
GPA of 2.7 to 2.9 are encouraged to apply, but must complete an
additional essay question in the student application); and Able
to demonstrate a serious commitment to pursuing a career in advertising,
regardless of chosen major.
Location:
Varies
Apply
Online: www.aaaa-maip.org
Since 1973, the American Association of Advertising
Agencies' Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP) has
helped jumpstart the careers of more than 2,000 African-American,
Asian-American, Latino-American, Native-American, multiracial
and multiethnic aspiring advertising professionals.
|
|
|
