Friday, February 19, 2016

CCNY Ad/PR Program :: Department of Media and Communication Arts


Opportunities to Get Involved + Gain Experience
Spring > 2/18/16


Stay in the Know
[ MCA @ CCNY ] Facebook Page
- check often + post news you and your colleagues need to succeed 

Industry Immersion
* free and cost-effective events throughout the tri-state area (partial list)
Center for Communications                                                                        
The Paley Center                                                                                          
New York Women in Communications                                                      
Public Relations Society of America                                                   
American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As)
The LaGrant Foundation
Publicity Club of New York
The One Club

Heads Up – PRSSA + AAF
Professional Development Mixer + Career Fair
Wed, April 13 - #290 Shepard - 6 - 8:30 pm

HR execs and industry partners from boutique / global agencies will be on campus to connect with students on the road to internships and entry level positions!

> Integrated Communications > Digital > Content Development > Branded Content > Special Event Marketing + Planning > Boutique + Global Agencies > Fashion / Lifestyle / Travel > Sports Marketing + more …

Contact club presidents (below) to join the planning team!  Your ideas, energy and support are vital.  MARK YOUR CALENDARS and PLAN TO ATTEND this important event, which is open to all Ad/PR majors.  If you are new to the program or almost ready to graduate, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU!

Ad/PR Student Clubs
* membership now open – JOIN TODAY

Public Relations Student Society of America - CCNY Student Chapter
Stephen Colantonio - President, PRSSA ($50 dues due Feb. 26)

American Advertising Federation - CCNY Student Chapter
Brendan Shyrer – President
Scholarships
Numerous – as mentioned by faculty during new student orientation and as posted on MCA @ CCNY (MAIP, T. Howard, NYWICI, The LaGrant Foundation, Group M, etc.)
- don’t sell yourself short – APPLY!
- while highly competitive, you can’t land the scholarship until you take that important step forward and DECIDE to submit the application
- connect with advisors / professors throughout the semester for recent additions to our scholarship databases

We Support Creatives
$1,000
Contact:  Alex Gonzalez; CCNY Asst. Director, Student Life
- Mr. Gonzalez recently joined the OSLLD team
- his background is in HR and design
- he and a colleague started this scholarship a few years ago
- creatives – do APPLY

Gain Experience on Campus
Join OSLLD’s Ad/PR Team
CCNY Office of Student Life and Leadership Development (OSLLD)
Gain Co-Curricular Experience – Right on Campus!
Contact:  Alex Gonzalez; Asst. Director, OSLLD
- build skills on the road to a for-credit or paid internship
- obtain experience by working on Student Life Department projects
- consult other clubs in terms of their marketing and communication
- create and implement systems to better communicate to the student body
- experiential learning opportunities, which build the co-curricular aspect of the resume

Digital Marketing Club
Meets Fridays – NAC 1/10 – 10:30 am – 2 pm                                   
Contact:  Kenny Soto + Maurice Bretzfield
Futures for Students \ Co-Founders

What You’ll Learn
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)                                    
- Search Engine Marketing (SEM)                                    
- Social Media Marketing (SMM)                                   
- Website Design       
- Content Creation (Written, Audio, Video
- Analytics
- Automated Marketing Technology                                                                 
- Comprehensive Market Research

Opportunities from Ad/PR Alums + Community Organizations
- partial list – CHECK MCA @ CCNY Facebook Page OFTEN for news
- network with profs, 3rd and 4th year students
- contact these organizations DIRECTLY to learn more and
- APPLY what you’re learning in the classroom

Ebonessence (Lifestyle)
+ Founder of Brooklyn Youth Initiative
- internship
- marketing support                  
- social media                                    
- opportunity to learn and expand Brooklyn-based business founded by Ad/PR alum
- advocacy / youth leadership and mentoring opportunities

Contact:  Shatavia S. Green
Ebonessence
Instagram: @Ebonessence_Candles

The NY African Restaurant Week (NYARW) is an annual cultural event inviting people from all over the world to celebrate the best of African cuisine, wine, chefs, artisans and restaurants across the city. During this week, foodies, travelers, Afropolitans are treated to some of the premiere dishes from the African & Caribbean Diaspora to be served within this global metropolis that is New York City. NYARW also features various events throughout the city that showcase Africa as it relates to food, art, media, travel and life- style. We are looking for leaders and self motivated individuals to join our campaign for 2016. Great opportunity for anyone that wants to learn about marketing, media, events, food business, restaurants, chefs and work on a dynamic team. We are looking for leaders that are self motivated and with an entrepreneurial mind set. Great opportunity to work with a start-up.

Contact: Olamide Awofeso; oawofes00@gmail.com
INTERNS NEEDED FOR AFRICAN RESTAURANT WEEK!
- reach out to Ola directly for a job description (or see MCA @ CCNY Facebook Page)
- she’s working with founder of African Restaurant Week New York City
- team is in need of interns (for credit opportunities
- this opportunity is perfect for foodies hungry for experience in the world of multicultural cuisine

Women Writers in Bloom Poetry Salon (WWBPS) + Festival
Collaboration with CCNY School of Continuing Education,
Community Leaders + Prof. Pam Laskin (English Department)
Immediate Community-Based Internship Opportunities to Gain Experience

Contact:  Juliet “JP” Howard
917 741 8419

> Work w/ organizers to develop social media campaign / outreach to generate interest in
1.  CCNY poetry class (continuing education – open to current students + community)
2.  poetry festival (late Spring, Summer)
> Content Development + Creative Design Opportunities available
> Special Event Management + Organizational Support (poetry festival)
> Opportunity to build portfolio working with actual client

List Compiled by Prof. Lynne Scott Jackson (connect if you need additional details)
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