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Marshall Career Source - USC Marshall
The Marshall Career Source September 15, 2011 http://www.marshall.usc.edu/undergradprogram/services/career-development.htm Internships Choclatique: Marketing/Graphics Intern Citi: Sophomore Diversity Leadership Program CODESP: Business Intern Coke Zero: Street Team Member Farmers Insurance: Marketing Intern Film For Thought: Fall Intern The Katz Walk: Fashion Business Intern Larta Institute: External Relations Intern Larta Institute: Programs Intern Lionsgate: Digital Media Intern Lionsgate: Fitness Marketing Intern Los Angeles Children’s Trust Fund: Intern Los Angeles Children’s Trust Fund: Spark of Love Toy Drive Volunteer Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management: Financial Services Intern Miramax: Campus Representative Miramax: Finance Intern Miso Media, Inc.: Marketing Intern Netdow: Interns New York Life: Intern ReGreen Corporation: Marketing Department Intern Sperry Van Ness: Intern TAG Strategic: Intern Trojan Excursions: Campus Rep Trojan Excursions: Graphic Design Intern Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors: Intern Morgan Stanley Smith Barney: Financial Analyst Intern Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development (Sales) Intern Jobs Curious Minds: Business Development Manager Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP): Part-time Marketing Assistant Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development (Sales) Account Manager T. Rowe Price: Investment Fellowship Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors: Financial Advisors Special Programs and Events Alternative Winter Break Thailand American Business & Leadership Program – Trips to Chicago/Minneapolis or Boston/Philadelphia Capgemini at the University of Southern California Career Advising @ Marshall Fall 2011 LBSA Corporate Luncheon: September 28th G-Chat with Marshall Career Development! John Bendheim Executive in Residence Program: September 20th MBSG – Business Cards Meet Accounting Firms at Mid Tier Madness: September 16th New Media Business Plan Challenge: The 2012 Y-Prize New York City Teaching Fellows Oliver Wyman Fall Recruiting Webinar: September 20th Marshall Career Source 1 State Farm Sales and Marketing Competition Triage Consulting Group – Fall 2011 Recruiting USC Career Center: Explore@4 USC Marshall Society and Business Lab Lunch & Learn – Alternative Retail Development FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! Follow USC Marshall SSO on Twitter @HOH200Tweets and get updates on job postings, Marshall activities, and more! USC Career Center University Student Union, Room 110 • 213-740-9111 • http://careers.usc.edu Have questions? Need help with your resume? Regular walk in hours are 11:30 – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sign up for On-Campus Recruiting! If you have not already done so, make sure you sign your OCR Contract and start applying for jobs! Some schedules are already about to close! Sign up at: http://careers.usc.edu/students/on-campus-recruiting/ HAVE YOU READ THE CAREER CENTER'S BLOG? Go to http://careers.usc.edu/sc_at_work/ to read our regularly-updated blog focusing on work and career issues important to the USC community. Visit often as we examine local, national and global trends. A new topic will be introduced each Monday and Thursday. Join the discussion by posting your thoughts and comments! SAVE THE DATE This fall semester will be full of great Career Center events, so save the dates on your calendar now. The Career Fair will be held September 22nd. On-Campus Recruiting begins September 12th. Internship Week will be held October 3rd – 6th. WORKSHOPS COMPANY PROFILE EVENTS September 15th Preparing for the Career Fair September 15th Macquarie Capital Information Session September 15th Explore@4: Accountants and Actuaries September 15th RBZ Information Session September 15th Bulge Bracket Panel September 19th Duff & Phelps Information Session September 19th Explore@4: Management Rotational Programs September 21st GE Information Leadership Management Program (IMLP) Virtual Info Session September 20th Career Fair Preparation for International Students Marshall Career Source September 22nd Navistar's USC Day at the Radisson 2 Internships Choclatique: Marketing/Graphics Intern LOCATION West Los Angeles COMPANY BACKGROUND E-commerce based premium, artisan chocolate company marketed/sold to consumers (online) and wholesalers. Company CoFounder is a USC Alum. www.choclatique.com JOB OVERVIEW --Participates in the creative process for brand development and marketing. --Writes sales and marketing copy --Creates graphic image layouts for use on company's website and in e-marketing execution --Participates in the coordination & execution of company's social media & public relations efforts QUALIFICATIONS --Creative writing ability --Strong grammar skills --Enthusiastic & technically proficient user of various social media platforms --Interest in consumer product and online marketing --Very organized, disciplined and detailed --Reliable transportation Majors: Entrepreneur Program Marketing Computer Science - Multimedia and Creative Technologies Communication Interactive Media Public Relations Marketing - Advertising and Promotion Management Marketing - Product Management Marketing - Retailing and Services Management Marketing - Selling and Sales Management TIME COMMITMENT Work Schedule: Hours per Week: Employment Start Date: Employment End Date: Flexible Flexible ASAP Open COMPENSATION $10/hour TO APPLY Please submit letters of interest and qualifications via fax (310-479-8448) or email ([email protected]). Marshall Career Source 3 Citi: Sophomore Diversity Leadership Program CODESP: Business Intern Marshall Career Source 4 LOCATION Huntington Beach, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND CODESP is a small public agency that provides web-based human resource products and services to over 350 customers. JOB OVERVIEW CODESP is currently accepting applications for a part-time temporary Business Intern at their Huntington Beach, CA office to assist with bookkeeping, marketing and recordkeeping responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants should be third or fourth year university/college students majoring in business or a related field with working knowledge of accounting and marketing. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Excel with an understanding of modern bookkeeping and accounting practices. Proficiency in Microsoft Access and marketing experience is also preferred. TIME COMMITMENT Part time: 20 hours/week Monday through Friday between 7:30 – 4:30. Temporary position (9 month maximum) / No Benefits COMPENSATION $17.68/hour TO APPLY Send your resume to [email protected] attention Business Intern Position by 4:30 p.m. September 16, 2011. Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an application and to test for the position. Coke Zero: Street Team Member LOCATION On campus JOB OVERVIEW Be a member of the Coke Zero Street Team! Coca-Cola is searching for creative, social, entrepreneurial and well connected individuals to represent one of its top brands leading up to and during the USC Vs. Arizona NCAA rival football game this October 1st. Your job will be to drive awareness and engagement for the brand and the Coke Zero Black Edition Fan Zone outside of the game, through events, word of mouth tactics, and social media channels. As a street team member you will be working with us to develop and execute a marketing plan to drive traffic to the event, and to raise awareness of the brand under the guidance of a program manager. This short term position will not only build your resume by working with one of the world’s top brands, but it will also give you hands on marketing experience, and the skills to develop a compelling promotion. Plus earn a great cash stipend for participating! QUALIFICATIONS Well-connected on campus with student leaders, campus organizations, professors and faculty Outgoing, creative and entrepreneurial Responsible, reliable and hardworking RESPONSIBILITIES Executing a variety of tactics promoting the event to students on campus, such as: o Arranging tabling events in high traffic areas such as campus quads, student unions, dining centers, residence halls, frequented off-campus locations, etc Marshall Career Source 5 o Announcements during lecture halls and student organization meetings, and leveraging associated listservs o Additional guerilla tactics on a per campus basis Offline distribution of promotional materials Online promotion via online social networks such as Facebook status updates and events, Twitter postings, Foursquare check-ins, etc Support campus & online media placements Reporting summary of promotional activities COMPENSATION A base stipend for meeting position requirements Resume-building experience working with one of the world’s top companies and the #1 most recognized brand in the world TO APPLY Interested candidates must email their resumes to [email protected] by 9/15 to be considered for one of these positions. Farmers Insurance: Marketing Intern LOCATION Culver City, CA JOB OVERVIEW Established Farmers Insurance Agency seeks motivated person to research marketing opportunities including online and focused groups. Also, help in other office applications. QUALIFICATIONS Basic Mac and PC skills. Organized and dependable. Social networking skills and an interest in learning the insurance business a plus. TO APPLY Please send resumé to Mr. Craig Higdon at [email protected] Film For Thought: Fall Intern LOCATION Echo Park, CA JOB OVERVIEW Film For Thought, production company behind “Hood To Coast” documentary is seeking intern for August, continuing through Fall semester. After the successful premiere into over 350 theaters nationwide, we are now coordinating the promotion and sale of DVD, merchandise, soundtrack to multiple marketplaces (including international) along with further screenings. Fantastic opportunity to learn about the real world of independent film distribution, film-marketing, and documentary film-making – it’s gritty, it’s hard, it’s fun, and thanks to the internet it changes all the time. Will be working closely alongside filmmakers and staff on all matters and materials, learning from experienced professionals. RESPONSIBILITIES Will be working closely alongside filmmakers and staff on all matters and materials. Connecting to blogs, online publications, stores, magazines, reviewers, end-users. Utilizing online marketing, Google Analytics, Amazon Marketplace, Multichannel fulfillment. Helping implement campaigns to several markets. Engaging international buyers. Multiple languages highly preferred. Marshall Career Source 6 Creating awareness through social networking. Incentives for meeting monthly sales goals. QUALIFICATIONS Strong computer skills with a Mac, Word, Excel Excellent interpersonal skills, extremely detail-oriented and organized. Ability to multi-task. Good phone skills and salesmanship. Photoshop skills highly preferred. Positive attitude every day. Thinking outside the box and strong problem-solving skills. COMPENSATION Lunch provided, incentive-based bonuses for performance, will sign-off for school credit, offices located in Echo Park area. TO APPLY Apply with resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Will begin interviewing immediately. *International students will be considered. The Katz Walk: Fashion Business Intern COMPANY BACKGROUND Joe Katz moved to Los Angeles from New York where he reported on fashion trends for ABC’s Ontheredcarpet.com, NBC LA and CBS 2. Joe contributed weekly to CBS Radio’s KFWB as well as Martha Stewart Radio on Sirius XM radio. You can read some of his celebrity fashion commentary in In Touch magazine as well as Life & Style magazine. Joe has written fashion commentary on celebrity clients like Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, The Jonas Brothers, Blake Lively, Drew Barrymore, Kate Hudson, Ali Larter, Natalie Portman, Taylor Swift, Jessica Simpson and Jordan Sparks. Joe has been in the fashion industry for years. He got his start as an authority owning his own modeling agency. Joe worked closely placing models with some of the top modeling agencies in New York Elite, Ford, Next, IMG, Wilhelmina and many more. In New York, Joe worked with the top PR and advertising executives from Roberto Cavalli, Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Diesel, Kenneth Cole, Armani Exchange and many others. JOB OVERVIEW The Katz Walk is looking for a business student to assist in writing a business plan for funding to grow the business. COMPENSATION Academic credit only TO APPLY Please email your resume to Joe Katz at [email protected] www.TheKatzWalk.com Marshall Career Source 7 Larta Institute: External Relations Intern JOB OVERVIEW Larta Institute is seeking a highly-motivated self-starter with exceptional multitasking skills and interest in an entrepreneurial environment. The intern must possess excellent written/verbal communication skills and creativity as well as quantitative, analytical, interpersonal skills. External Relations Interns assist in all aspects of planning, development and delivery of Larta’s marketing, branding & communications efforts with a heavy emphasis on writing. Day to day activities relate to maintaining and expanding Larta’s presence as a major player in the innovation space. Responsibilities may include: Creation of content for website, blog, social media platforms, press releases, and other written marketing materials. Maintenance of above platforms (non-technical) –website info, profiles, responding to comments & posts, etc.) Development of promotional materials (brochures, etc.) Monitoring of media outlets for relevant opportunities, news and developments. Discovery of potential industry/event partnerships COMPANY BACKGROUND Larta Institute (www.larta.org) is a professional services firm that develops and manages commercialization assistance programs for seed and early stage companies and entrepreneurs in the high-technology arena. Larta develops such programs on behalf of clients seeking to advance the market-readiness and investment profile of their entrepreneurs and/or to enhance the technology-based competitiveness of their regions. Larta’s clients include U.S. federal agencies, universities and research institutes, and governments from around the world. We currently have exclusive or official status in commercialization management with NIH (National Institutes of Health), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), and NSF (National Science Foundation). We have provided innovation policy advisory services to the governments of Malaysia, Brazil, New Zealand, Canada, Russia and others. Our commercialization assistance programs are comprised of customized mentoring, training seminars, industry introductions, showcase events and industry research. Hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industry sectors have benefited from our services. Many of the U.S.-based companies that participate in our programs operate under federal Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants. The foreign-based companies participating in our programs are usually sponsored by governmental agencies in their countries. Our tagline is “Connecting People to Drive Innovation”. Larta’s network includes subject matter experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and Fortune 1000 companies that are seeking to access innovative new companies, and identify new business opportunities. Larta is recognized as a trusted partner by both the investment and corporate communities. Since 1993, companies helped by Larta Institute have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Larta Institute's commercialization programs assist over 400 early stage companies each year. COMPENSATION Hourly pay range: $9.00 – 12.00 per hour depending on education, experience QUALIFICATIONS Undergraduate junior or senior Marshall Career Source 8 Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enthusiasm & ingenuity Advanced knowledge of blogs (WordPress), Facebook and Twitter Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator General knowledge of HTML is a plus Applicants should be organized and have the ability to work with others yet motivated to work independently. Preferred undergraduate majors include marketing, business and communications. Interest in a potential career with our organization after graduation - Candidates’ majors and interests must align with the organizational mission, vision and culture. Work-study students are preferred and encouraged to apply. TO APPLY To apply please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Larta Institute: Programs Intern JOB OVERVIEW Larta Institute is seeking a highly-motivated self-starter with exceptional multitasking skills, and interest in an entrepreneurial environment. The programs intern must possess excellent quantitative, analytical, verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills. COMPANY BACKGROUND Larta Institute (www.larta.org) is a professional services firm that develops and manages commercialization assistance programs for seed and early stage companies and entrepreneurs in the high-technology arena. Larta develops such programs on behalf of clients seeking to advance the market-readiness and investment profile of their entrepreneurs and/or to enhance the technology-based competitiveness of their regions. Larta’s clients include U.S. federal agencies, universities and research institutes, and governments from around the world. We currently have exclusive or official status in commercialization management with NIH (National Institutes of Health), USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture), and NSF (National Science Foundation). We have provided innovation policy advisory services to the governments of Malaysia, Brazil, New Zealand, Canada, Russia and others. Our commercialization assistance programs are comprised of customized mentoring, training seminars, industry introductions, showcase events and industry research. Hundreds of emerging entrepreneurs in a wide variety of industry sectors have benefited from our services. Many of the U.S.-based companies that participate in our programs operate under federal Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants. The foreign-based companies participating in our programs are usually sponsored by governmental agencies in their countries. Our tagline is “Connecting People to Drive Innovation”. Larta’s network includes subject matter experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and Fortune 1000 companies that are seeking to access innovative new companies, and identify new business opportunities. Larta is recognized as a trusted partner by both the investment and corporate communities. Since 1993, companies helped by Larta Institute have raised over $1.5 billion in capital. Larta Institute's commercialization programs assist over 400 early stage companies each year. COMPENSATION Hourly pay range: $9.00 – 12.00 per hour depending on education, experience RESPONSIBILITIES Interns provide assistance to Larta's Program Departments. Interns assist in all aspects of program planning, development and delivery. Day to day activities include, timeline preparation, visual aid materials design and preparation, database management, event management, communications with vendors, sponsors and clients. Interns will also collaborate in developing and marketing the organization's signature events, The Venture Forum (www.theventureforum.com ), and the Marshall Career Source 9 Ag Innovation Showcase (www.agshowcase.com ), as well as the organization's programs for the National Institutes of Health (http://nihcap.larta.org) and the US Department of Agriculture (http://usdacap.larta.org/) To learn more about Larta please visit www.larta.org QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for undergraduate seniors with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is interested in a potential career with our organization after graduation. Candidates’ majors and interests must align with the organizational mission, vision and culture to ensure a potential future fit for full time employment. Good knowledge of Microsoft applications, advanced Excel knowledge is essential. Experience working with Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator a plus. Applicants should be organized and interested in project management and operations, as well as have the ability to work with others yet motivated to work independently. Preferred undergraduate majors include business, marketing, and economics. Work-study students are preferred and encouraged to apply. TO APPLY To apply please send cover letter and resume to [email protected] . Lionsgate: Digital Media Intern LOCATION Santa Monica, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND LIONSGATE is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio with a strong and diversified presence in motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digital distribution of content. JOB OVERVIEW Working closely with Lionsgate Entertainment’s Digital Media leadership and team, this position will be exposed to all areas of business in the digital media including distribution, content creation and syndication of both new and existing properties to established video-centric platforms. RESPONSIBILITIES • Proactive in understanding the department’s business • Familiar with key contacts and clear understanding of our organizational structure • Assist in the development and maintenance of metadata, content lists, databases and files • Update personal knowledge of digital media • Assist in the research for content opportunities within Lionsgate Entertainment library • Scan daily trades and on-line publications to identify relevant news, including competitive market and industry information • Proof and edit internal and external documents • Prepare clip reports and summaries as needed • Answer phones • Perform other related tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Avid consumer of online content • MUST have a passion for television, film and consumer internet, particularly online video • Good communication skills • Collaborative mindset • Ability to work well in a team environment as well as set personal goals and manage time and multiple tasks • Candidates must have knowledge of internet/media technology TIME COMMITMENT 12-18 hours per week COMPENSATION Marshall Career Source 10 This internship is unpaid and for college credit only. Applicants MUST be able to provide appropriate documentation of credit on the first day. TO APPLY Please E-mail your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and make sure to include “LIONSGATE, Digital Media Internship” in the subject line of your e-mail. Lionsgate: Fitness Marketing Intern LOCATION Santa Monica, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND LIONSGATE is the leading independent filmed entertainment studio with a strong and diversified presence in motion pictures, television programming, home entertainment, family entertainment, video-on-demand and digital distribution of content. JOB OVERVIEW Lionsgate is one of the leading producers and distributors of fitness home entertainment. This internship is designed to provide interested college students with hands-on experience in the marketing area for Lionsgate's fitness business. Because today’s students may be tomorrow’s leaders, our desire is to provide these individuals with a meaningful and educational experience. RESPONSIBILITIES Execute national promotions with corporate partners and licensees Help prepare account specific programs at retail Assist with market research Help develop and execute marketing plans Interest in fitness market a plus COMPENSATION This internship is unpaid and for college credit only. Applicants MUST be able to provide appropriate documentation of credit on the first day. Compensation may be available depending on experience and schedule. TO APPLY Please E-mail your cover letter and resume to [email protected] and make sure to include “LIONSGATE, Fitness Marketing Internship” in the subject line of your e-mail. Los Angeles Children’s Trust Fund: Intern JOB OVERVIEW Department of Children and Family Services FALL 2011 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Marshall Career Source 11 Intern will be empowered to utilize their unique marketing and social networking skills to create a concept to expand corporate and community outreach via the web. The Children’s Trust Fund raises funds and awareness to serve foster youth in one of the largest foster care populations in the world—LA County. The organization has been in existence for 43 years and ensures that 100% of every donation goes directly to aid foster youth and their families. www.lacdcfs.org/trustfund/ for more information. TIME COMMITMENT College Intern is needed for one semester to receive college credit toward their degree. One College Intern per semester/quarter year. Depending on skill-level of the intern, some work/tasks can be completed remotely. COMPENSATION These are unpaid positions. LOCATION The location is at the Trust Fund Section: 501 Shatto Place, #205 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (1 block east of Vermont and Wilshire) QUALIFICATIONS Intern should have experience or be engaged in coursework in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, or Communications. Knowledge in the areas of Graphics, and/or Publishing preferred. Branding and Consumer Behavior knowledge also a plus. TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to Maria Melton at [email protected]. Los Angeles Children’s Trust Fund: Spark of Love Toy Drive Volunteer JOB OVERVIEW Department of Children and Family Services Volunteer will assist with the “Spark of Love Toy Drive” and oversee the communication with and scheduling the distribution of toys to the charitable organizations within the community. The Children’s Trust Fund raises funds and awareness to serve foster youth in one of the largest foster care populations in the world—LA County. The organization has been in existence for 43 years and ensures that 100% of every donation goes directly to aid foster youth and their families. www.lacdcfs.org/trustfund/ for more information. “Spark of Love (SOL)” is a toy drive and distribution initiative that includes a number of related holiday events benefiting foster youth and caregivers. The 18 year-old initiative is managed by a Planning Committee comprised of ABC’s Channel 7, Children’s Trust Fund, representatives from the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and Metrolink. Within Los Angeles County, these efforts are also supported by volunteers, representatives from the Board of Supervisors and various employees from the Department of Children and Family Services. Approximately 40,000 toys are collected and then distributed to the community each year through the work of ABC7, the Children’s Trust Fund, and Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Toy Distribution Center is operated by the staff of the DCFS Children’s Trust Fund. TIME COMMITMENT Student volunteer is needed for the four weeks beginning Monday, November 28 th through Wednesday, December 21st (start and end dates negotiable). Marshall Career Source 12 COMPENSATION These are unpaid positions. LOCATION The location is at the Trust Fund Section: 501 Shatto Place, #205 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (1 block east of Vermont and Wilshire) QUALIFICATIONS Intern should have experience or be engaged in coursework in the fields of Marketing, Advertising, or Communications. TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to Maria Melton at [email protected]. Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management: Financial Services Intern JOB OVERVIEW Merrill Lynch, Inc. in the Santa Monica & Beverly Hills offices are seeking 10 to 15 interns with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. We encourage candidates from a Business / Finance / or Marketing background to apply. The scope of the work would be the following: 40% - assist in client communication and marketing 20% - perform market research 20% - review client portfolios 20% - filing and administrative duties. QUALIFICATIONS Interest in finance (not necessarily formal training) and the ability to work in teams and under pressure are important. Successful applicants will also demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills, a high level of motivation and attention to detail. Excellent opportunity to build work experience to lead to Finance positions in the future. TIME COMMITMENT The intern should plan to work 2 to 3 days per week (a minimum of 12 hours per week), preferably between the hours of 8am and 4pm. Merrill Lynch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. COMPENSATION This is an UNPAID internship. All interns must receive course credit. All students need a social security number to participate TO APPLY Replies should be addressed to: Dan Fienberg, CFP®, and sent via e-mail to [email protected] Miramax: Campus Representative JOB OVERVIEW Miramax is one of Hollywood’s most groundbreaking, iconic studios, and we’re looking for creative students who are socially connected and strongly self--‐motivated --‐ who also have a passion for film. It’s a tall order, but we’ll know you when we hear from you. Marshall Career Source 13 As a Miramax Campus Rep, you’ll be responsible for planning, organizing and hosting screening and other promotional events in conjunction with a variety of campus groups, organizations, and media. You’ll be a vital link to your peers, coming up with new ways to get the word out about new DVD and Blu--‐Ray releases, Miramax.com, cool contests and exciting events on Facebook and other online destinations. Additional duties include distributing posters and promo items on campus while executing marketing strategies you help create. Great real--‐world experience to add to your resume To be part of a fun team working on exciting film titles Networking opportunities in your market with local businesses and campus organizations Chance to be part of a creative campaign with positive results QUALIFICATIONS Interest in film, movie quotes, social media, trends and event production Active in social media and events and groups on and off your campus Outgoing, Self Starter Connected on Campus Creative Thinker Able to see projects through from start to finish Majoring in a related field (Marketing, PR, Film/Cinema, Media, Communications) RESPONSIBILITIES Setting up events/screenings as directed by your Project Manager Submit weekly reports and field photos to your Project Manager Attend weekly conference calls with your Project Manager and a Studio Representative Must have a digital camera, personal computer and reliable internet access Available approximately 5 hours per week for the entire school year (flexible schedule) COMPENSATION $15/hour (this is a paid position for the entire school year, which also includes free product) TO APPLY If films are your passion and promoting some of the world’s best movies sounds like a good gig, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter with “USC BRAND AMBASSADOR” in the subject line to [email protected]. Include in your cover letter what sets you apart from everyone else. Please also include links to your social networking profiles (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Blog, etc.). We’re looking for superstars – are you right for the part? Miramax: Finance Intern LOCATION Santa Monica, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND Miramax is a leading international film company with a library of more than 700 motion pictures. Miramax sells directly as well as licenses its titles worldwide through partnerships and digital alliances. Collectively, the Miramax library has received 284 Academy Award nominations and 68 Oscars, including four Best Picture Awards. http://www.miramax.com JOB OVERVIEW Marshall Career Source 14 Our Finance Intern will assist the finance team in all aspects of forecasting, accounting, and financial planning for the business, with significant exposure to live deal transactions. In addition to working closely with the company’s Controller and CFO, due to the small size of the organization, there will be numerous opportunities to interact and assist with projects for key executives heading the Creative, Business Development, Television, International, and Home Entertainment divisions. If you are interested in Investment Banking, Consulting, Strategy, Business Development, a Finance role, Private Equity or the Corporate side of a company, this is the Internship for you! QUALIFICATIONS -Excellent Excel modeling and PowerPoint skills. -Experience with financial analysis and knowledge of basic accounting and corporate finance. -Previous internship experience in investment banking, finance or consulting a plus. -Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems. -Positive and enthusiastic attitude. -Junior/Senior Level -Prefer Quantitative Majors (Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, Math). TIME COMMITMENT Business Hours: Monday – Friday (9am-6pm). Duration: this internship is through December 2011 and the start date is IMMEDIATE. Hours: a commitment of (2-3) full days a week. COMPENSATION $8.00 per hour (this is a Paid Internship). TO APPLY Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and indicate on Subject line “Finance Intern-Fall 2011 Semester”. Miso Media, Inc.: Marketing Intern LOCATION Santa Monica, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND Miso Media, Inc. is a Santa Monica based music technology start-up company founded in 2009. They have created multiple products including the Miso Tuner and Miso Music : Plectrum, which won the 2010 Tech Crunch Disrupt Peoples Choice Award. The Miso Music app teaches users how to play songs on the guitar, bass, banjo, and ‘ukulele using Miso Media’s patented scrolling tablature system which not only shows users strumming and fingering, but also gives real time feedback with scrolling tablature as the correct notes are played. Miso Music has a real instrument mode for those who already own an instrument as well as a virtual instrument mode that turns the iPad into the instrument of your choice. Think Guitar Hero with real notes, real instruments, and real learning. Other facts about the company: Some of the investors include Google Ventures, Justin Timberlake and the late Laura Ziskin. There currently 12 Employees at Miso Media, but another 7 will be added to the team in the next few weeks. They are closing their Series A round of funding in the next couple of weeks and will be expanding with their marketing campaign as soon as the team is put together. JOB OVERVIEW We need marketing/entrepreneurial students looking to help run a marketing campaign from start to finish. Assist in creating viral campaigns and an innovative marketing campaign PR Opportunities as well: Contacting publications and creating different angles for company publicity Marshall Career Source 15 We will make sure the student receives School Credit for this. Possible opportunities for paid positions after unpaid internship QUALIFICATIONS Marketing, PR or Entrepreneurial Student Creative minded Must be fun, energetic, and good at working with others! COMPENSATION Unpaid, school credit offered TIME COMMITMENT Flexible, depends on what students need to earn school credit TO APPLY Please send an email to [email protected] with: Major/Minors Year in School (looking for undergrad student) Describe one project you have done that you are proud of in 500 words or less. Resume (if you do not have one, please send me an email with prior projects you have done) Any further information deemed useful Morgan Stanley Smith Barney: Financial Analyst Intern COMPANY BACKGROUND Morgan Stanley Smith Barney provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management is a division of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, a global, full-service financial firm that provides brokerage, investment banking and asset management services to corporations, governments and high net worth individuals and family groups around the world. In more than 25 offices over 4 continents, our 580 Financial Advisors service more $205 billion in assets under management worldwide. Our clients range from individual investors to small- and mid-sized businesses, as well as large corporations, non-profit organizations and family foundations. JOB OVERVIEW An intern would serve as a Financial Analyst on one of the teams that focuses principally and primarily on serving Ultra High Net Worth clients. The team is situated in the firm’s West Coast flagship office, in the same building as the institutional equity and municipal bond trading desks. The various services Morgan Stanley provides its clients – including asset management, trust, lending and other advisory services – are also in the Los Angeles office. The intern would serve as a fundamental component to this team in this dynamic environment. We are looking for a bright hard working current Junior/Senior business major student (preferably finance/account majors) or recent grad to support a large ultra high net worth private wealth team at Morgan Stanley in the downtown LA office. The qualified candidate will be working along with seasoned financial advisors, senior portfolio specialist and client service specialists in various functions. This individual must be able to multi task and be well mannered. He or she will be supporting the team in many capacities and will get exposures in account operations, client servicing, prospect research, portfolio reviews, investment proposals, and etc. QUALIFICATIONS Marshall Career Source 16 Outstanding academic qualifications with emphasis on quantitative skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Superior quantitative skills Ability to work independently and function as part of a team Computer proficiency, with particular strengths in Excel and PowerPoint A professional demeanor and strong work ethic are prerequisite TO APPLY Lilla Zhu [email protected] Matilda Simon [email protected] Please Email to both contacts: - cover letter and resume - available hours - any other relevant information A phone interview will follow initial review of the cover letter and resume. Netdow: Interns COMPANY BACKGROUND Netdow is a monthly subscription networking window that provides members a complete solution through its revolutionary live and on-demand broadcasting, investment, event planning, shared revenue, and social networking platform that delivers flawless streaming, recording, and archiving capabilities. Netdow empowers members to use its functionality for selfmanagement/employment purposes as well as additional revenue streams and expansion in their existing businesses. The platform’s unique combination of features and capabilities integrate seamlessly to provide members with unrivalled functionality at the absolute lowest cost. By consolidating many services into one platform, Netdow serves as a one-stop-shop that is cheaper, more reliable, and of better quality than what is currently out there. Industries that can benefit from Netdow include: Film, Education, Music, News, Entertainment, Spirituality/Religion, Sports, Medical/Health, Charities, Politics, and others. JOB OVERVIEW Netdow is looking for four driven interns (three marketing/sales, one IT specialist) who possess an entrepreneurial spirit to play an active role in propelling this global new venture forward. We are seeking interns who think outside-the-box, take initiative, and are able to multi-task. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, social media, business development, or entertainment who wants a breadth of experience and an opportunity to make a direct impact on the day-to-day operations, strategy development, and execution of a variety of initiatives in an exciting, fast-paced environment. Interns will have significant exposure to several industries, functions, and live deals/transactions. During the next few months, interns will be working in the same office and in many cases directly with the founder and CEO of Netdow. As the company continues to grow, Netdow will be hiring an entire North America team. This is a rare opportunity to get on the ground floor and get noticed before hiring begins. We offer a flexible work schedule and will provide a letter of recommendation. Dependent upon performance, the internships may translate into full-time paid positions. LOCATION Woodland Hills, CA Marshall Career Source 17 MARKETING/SALES INTERN Responsibilities Include: create/design promotional materials conduct market research assist with the execution of marketing campaigns manage e-mail marketing list, prepare, and send e-mail blasts assist at meetings and sales pitches/presentations (ability to field and explain basic IT questions in an easy-tounderstand manner a plus) reach out to industry bloggers assist in the planning and execution of events participate in brainstorming sessions Requirements/Desired Attributes: Prefer Business or Communication Majors (background in cinema-television, music, political science, IT, marketing, or sales a plus) Detail-oriented, reliable, well-organized, ability to multi-task Resourceful, efficient, and able to deal with deadline pressure A self-starter who has the ability to execute under minimal supervision Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills (sales experience a plus) Extremely proficient in basic Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Visio and Photoshop a plus Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions Working knowledge of how to use existing social media platforms IT SPECIALIST INTERN Responsibilities Include: Coding Programming Web Design Creating Video Tutorials Graphic Design Requirements/Desired Attributes: Prefer a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems major Ability to problem solve and think analytically Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills Resourceful, efficient, and able to deal with deadline pressure Detail-oriented, reliable, well-organized, ability to multi-task A self-starter who has the ability to execute under minimal supervision TIME COMMITMENT Business Hours: Monday – Friday (8:30am-5pm) Duration: September through December 2011 (start date is immediate) Commitment: approximately 20 hours per week – days and times are flexible (remote work option available approximately 6070% of the time – other 30-40% must be in office) COMPENSATION Unpaid internship for school credit (must be able to earn college credit) TO APPLY Marshall Career Source 18 Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to [email protected] and indicate the type of internship you’re applying for on the subject line. New York Life: Intern JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for an individual who is proficient in setting appointments over the phone. We are a large financial firm and need someone to make calls for us, as well has handle various marketing and administrative duties. COMPENSATION This is a commission based paid internship. If an intern demonstrates the needed characteristics, we will present them with an opportunity to come on board as an agent with our firm. QUALIFICATIONS Junior, Senior, or graduate We do not take international students TIME COMMITMENT Hours: 20-40/wk TO APPLY Please email Joshua Chapin at [email protected] with your resume and contact information. Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development (Sales) Intern JOB OVERVIEW At P&G, our Sales function is called Customer Business Development (CBD) because we don’t just sell or supply products — we strategically partner with our customers. With this indispensable partnership, we are able to develop and lead their joint business plans and develop internal programs for them that ultimately help both companies achieve greater market share and profitability. RESPONSIBILITIES • Real responsibility, right away. • Work directly with the brand and your customer to improve the business. • Projects could include assisting your team in recommending marketing strategies, analyzing competing brands, or testing new messaging with the customer. TO APPLY 1. Go to www.experiencePG.com and click search jobs 2. Select Country and Language and press search or enter the job number if known 3. Select Sales/Customer Business Development in the Job Field 4. Select the Full-Time Schedule and appropriate P&G Job Category (Internship/Co-op, New College/University Graduates, or Experienced) *As business need dictates; roles may be added or removed. Marshall Career Source 19 Sperry Van Ness: Intern LOCATION Beverly Hills, CA TIME COMMITMENT Part time, non paid JOB OVERVIEW A broker/developer at Sperry Van Ness is seeking an intern with the interest in pursuing a career in Real Estate. Will learn about listings, marketing, negotiating, closing escrow, and rehabbing properties. Excellent opportunity for a university student to get hands-on experience working with a commercial real estate broker/developer. Intern will assist in a range of real estate tasks of brokerage transactions including getting listings, marketing strategy, database maintenance, closing escrow as well as rehab of small apartment buildings. TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. TAG Strategic: Intern COMPANY BACKGROUND TAG Strategic is a digital entertainment consulting firm providing expert strategy, business development, digital marketing and social media marketing services to multinational companies and select emerging businesses. TAG accelerates business development for its clients by refining their product/service offering, clearing their content licenses, establishing relationships with key strategic partners, and growing their base of customers. Once the produce/service is in the market, TAG executes effective digital marketing campaigns and strengthens the client’s social media presence. Simply put, we help digital and mobile entertainment businesses develop and grow to their full potential. TAG works within film, television, and games, and specializes in digital music. LOCATION TAG office at Sunset and Cahuenga in Los Angeles. In our office is preferred, though some hours can be remote. We are very close to the Hollywood and Vine Metro Red Line station. JOB OVERVIEW If you are considering a career on the business side of digital entertainment, this internship is for you! TAG is looking for interns who want to learn about the business of digital entertainment, particularly digital music. We are a fast-paced office working on many different types of projects at once, so our interns will get a good breadth of work experience. We like to mentor and see our interns go on to get good jobs in digital entertainment. If you rock at the internship, our recommendation goes a long way with your job search. We love interns who want to learn about next generation technologies and how they apply to the entertainment industry. Your projects will range from online research on behalf of our clients and for internal TAG initiatives (such as new business development and conferences) to implementation of digital marketing campaigns and whatever other support we need on our myriad projects for our clients. TAG also produces a series of high-level networking events, which our interns are welcome to attend and will be involved with planning. RESPONSIBILITIES Intern’s responsibilities may include: Conduct research on the digital and mobile entertainment industry as needed on behalf of client projects. Research will be mostly from publicly available sources. Assist with the execution of digital and mobile marketing campaigns, including those heavy with social media Marshall Career Source 20 Research new client leads Update and generally maintain the TAG website using web-based content management tools Manage TAG e-mail marketing list, prepare and send e-mail blasts Event and conference support such as researching new conferences for TAG to attend and assisting with production of TAG events Other projects as experience level allows and as they come up! We would like to hire more than one intern, so please indicate what area(s) you would most like to work in – business development, market research, or online marketing. QUALIFICATIONS Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills Enjoy event planning; detail-oriented Strong skills with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook; excellent presentation preparation skills Working knowledge of current hardware and software technologies used to support entertainment (music, film, TV, games) on digital, online, mobile, IPTV and console platforms and the companies providing them Working knowledge of the issues (legal, social, political, commercial) surrounding digital’s ever-growing role in shaping entertainment consumption, sales and marketing Working knowledge of emerging digital marketing trends, including social media Working knowledge of how to use the major social media platforms Outgoing personality, like to meet new people Resourceful, self-starter, quick thinker, efficient with your time Passion for new technologies. Any of this will put you ahead of the pack: you are an early adopter because you can’t help yourself; you are the first of your peers to sign up for the latest LBS, social media, music streaming services, etc; always have the newest smartphone; read Wired cover to cover for fun; know about and read digital entertainment trade publications; have waited in line on the opening day’s sale of a new consumer electronic device; digital entertainment isn’t a career for you, it’s a lifestyle. TIME COMMITMENT September - December 2011. Flexible 2-3 hours/day, Monday-Friday. COMPENSATION Unpaid internship. Must be earning college credit. TO APPLY [email protected] Please include a resume within the body of the e-mail and explain why you are a fit for this internship. Trojan Excursions: Campus Rep JOB OVERVIEW Trojan Excursions is looking for fun, outgoing, social, and diverse students who like to have a good time to join our team and be a part of our sales force. Launched in April 2011 by a Trojan, Trojan Excursions, is the newest member to the College Travel Experts Network. We are an organization dedicated to providing fun and affordable trips to away athletic events and Spring Break. Simply put, we take care of the planning, so you can take care of the partying. Marshall Career Source 21 Trojan Excursions understands the hassles of organizing travel. Why waste your time dealing with hotel and bus companies? We work with our partners in the hotel and transportation industry to offer students the most exciting trips of the year at unbeatable prices. We are currently promoting the Weekender Trip to San Francisco for the Cal vs. USC game October 13th - 16th. As a rep you will promote and sell trips to your friends and organizations. Upon reaching the personal sales target of 15 trips, each rep will be compensated with a Free trip to the Weekender. Each sale after 15, will be awarded commission. RESPONSIBILITIES • Create a presence at student organizations to maintain awareness of Trojan Excursions and the upcoming Weekender Trip. • Drive students to Facebook (www.facebook.com/trojanexcursions) for special offers and to our website (www.trojanexcursions.com) to book their trip for the weekender. • Assist with on campus and local business promotional events. • Communicate weekly through phone and email to provide sales updates and ideas for the future. QUALIFICATIONS • Highly motivated, leadership skills, and involved on campus through student organizations, sports/clubs or sororities. TO APPLY Send resume and brief description of your personal network on campus to [email protected]. **Please be advised that Trojan Excursions is in no way affiliated, nor endorsed, by the University of Southern California. Trojan Excursions: Graphic Design Intern COMPANY BACKGROUND Launched in April 2011 by a Trojan, Trojan Excursions, is the newest member to the College Travel Experts Network. We are an organization dedicated to providing fun and affordable trips to away athletic events and Spring Break. Simply put, we take care of the planning, so you can take care of the partying. Trojan Excursions understands the hassles of organizing travel. Why waste your time dealing with hotel and bus companies? We work with our partners in the hotel and transportation industry to offer students the most exciting trips of the year at unbeatable prices. JOB OVERVIEW We are looking for students who are experienced in graphic design and/or want to expand their portfolio to help with all of our marketing and advertising materials for our website, Facebook group, events and physical flyers and banners. COMPENSATION Compensation is per project and interns will also be given a Free trip to our SF Weekender and Spring Break Trip. TO APPLY Please submit resume and past work to [email protected]. Marshall Career Source 22 **Please be advised that Trojan Excursions is in no way affiliated, nor endorsed, by the University of Southern California. Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors: Intern LOCATION Sherman Oaks, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND Founded in 1937, Waddell & Reed is among the most enduring asset management and financial planning firms in the nation. We are a full-service financial firm committed to helping people pursue their financial goals, and offer a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners. Our philosophy is clear and simple: Investing. Each Waddell & Reed financial advisor has direct access to our investment management team as well as a wide array of highly competitive products and services. Quite simply, we do our own work, believe in our own research and act on our own ideas. With a plan. We develop comprehensive, personal financial plans tailored specifically to each client’s needs. Over time, we help individuals and families turn their dreams – such as sending children to college, providing for retirement, or simply accumulating assets – into attainable, real solutions that can improve their lives. By building personalized plans supported with strong investment products, we enable our clients to identify their financial planning goals and to take action toward achieving them. That’s investing. With a plan. JOB OVERVIEW As an intern with Waddell & Reed you will work directly for an advisor or manager in our office who will act as your mentor and teacher for the duration of the internship. Your schedule will be arranged to accommodate your needs and allow you to attend training classes and seminars. You will also help the advisor or manager with his or her daily business to better learn what it is like to be a Financial Advisor. QUALIFICATIONS Has an interest in learning about what it is like to be a Financial Advisor, people skills, positive demeanor, and a helpful attitude. Must have excellent phone skills, be able to multi task efficiently, and be detail oriented. *Must be a US Citizen or permanently authorized to work in the U.S. VISA sponsorship is not available at this time. COMPENSATION Unpaid TO APPLY Please email your resume and cover letter to Peggy at [email protected] or call 626-568-2770 if you have any questions. Jobs Marshall Career Source 23 Curious Minds: Business Development Manager LOCATION West Hollywood, CA COMPANY BACKGROUND Curious Minds is a privately-funded startup incubator creating both online (Web/Smartphone technologies) and offline (legal services, consumer lending, medical, entertainment) business ventures and was founded in 2004. Several ventures that began as just ideas, hatched in our offices and now have over a dozen Fortune 50 clients and spun out. Others have been featured in TechCrunch, The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN,CBS, NPR, Good Morning America, and USA Today. And then there are the ideas that, despite Herculean efforts, go nowhere. The lessons learned just go toward advancing the next venture. Basically, we are Entrepreneurs in the purest sense of the word. An idea gets hatched by the founders, and the Curious Minds team turns that idea into reality. JOB OVERVIEW We are seeking Business Developers who can strategize, market, manage and most importantly, execute. We are seeking only the best and brightest Minds, so at the end of the day, you must be supremely talented & hardworking to excel and stick around here. We offer you a super friendly work environment: no time clocks, excellent gear (including souped up Macbook pros and huge monitors), barbecues and bar outings, sporting events with co-workers and our Penthouse Office is hands-down one of the most impressive in Los Angeles. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage project development and execution from conception to product release Generate new product concepts based on current and new technologies in our market Resolve issues and solve problems throughout the project cycle Develop new marketing collateral Manage all of the current vendors and actively seek new ones Highly organized; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Produce contracts QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree required, high GPAs and strong work experience are compelling pluses. Technology-oriented Very intelligent and incredibly entrepreneurial "Outside of the box" thinker Extremely fast learner Adept at wearing many hats Constantly brainstorms creative ways to network and build contacts list Intensely driven and proactive Real doer who errs on execution over bureaucratic indecisiveness Enjoys working with A-players; too good to spend long hours with B-players Thrives on chaos and uncertainty Garners respect on and off the job Likable, easygoing, nice, fun, smart, ethical, low-maintenance Operates well in fast-paced, collaborative environment Marshall Career Source 24 Team player with ability to work independently COMPENSATION USD 40000 - 50000 Per Year TO APPLY Please email or fax your resume to Jon Adam Gonen: Fax : 323-210-7191 Email : [email protected] Website: www.CuriousMinds.com Procter & Gamble: Customer Business Development (Sales) Account Manager JOB OVERVIEW At P&G, our Sales function is called Customer Business Development (CBD) because we don’t just sell or supply products — we strategically partner with our customers. With this indispensable partnership, we are able to develop and lead their joint business plans and develop internal programs for them that ultimately help both companies achieve greater market share and profitability. RESPONSIBILITIES • Work directly with customers to find how our brands can build their business/ increase market share. • Projects could include recommending marketing strategies, analyzing competing brands, testing new messaging with the customer and launching new items. TO APPLY 1. Go to www.experiencePG.com and click search jobs 2. Select Country and Language and press search or enter the job number if known 3. Select Sales/Customer Business Development in the Job Field 4. Select the Full-Time Schedule and appropriate P&G Job Category (Internship/Co-op, New College/University Graduates, or Experienced) 5. For Account Manager and Executive opportunities choose the Developmental US role* To qualify, you should be willing to relocate and must have a valid driver’s license. *As business need dictates; roles may be added or removed. ReGreen Corporation: Marketing Department Intern LOCATION Downtown LA COMPANY BACKGROUND ReGreen Corporation is an innovative energy services company (ESCO) that provides cost-effective energy and water efficiency solutions to property owners and managers. The firm is working with some of the largest and most high profile companies in the western US. ReGreen's Solutions Based Services provide our customers with comprehensive energy and water efficiency solutions that offer substantive savings to their bottom line operating costs and increase the value of their real property assets. We promote environmental stewardship paired with economic responsibility. Marshall Career Source 25 Our services include (among other things) energy audits of existing facilities lighting upgrades & retrofits heating/ventilation/air conditioning upgrades solar/pv installation ReGreen Corp was founded 3 years ago, so this is an opportunity to work with a company that is just beginning to craft its marketing program. The marketing program is led by an executive with 25 years experience developing marketing and business development programs for some of the most successful firms in the design and construction industry, offering the opportunity to learn about how these programs are created from the ground up from a national-award-winning marketer and start a career path. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the VP of Marketing & Client Development with a variety of tasks necessary to develop the firm's marketing program. May include: information-gathering, both internal and external assistance with developing graphics for print assistance with developing content for print and web help populating the new website assistance with developing template materials for brochures and proposals organizing materials clerical work Tasks assigned will be partially dependent on the candidate's abilities - a greater level of pro-activeness and talent in areas like writing or graphics will lead to more sophisticated assignments. QUALIFICATIONS Some work experience - understanding of appropriate behavior in an office environment, but will train the right candidate. Interest in subject matter/marketing/advertising/design and willingness to learn. Pro-active and a self-starter. Knowledge and ability to work in the following computer programs without further training: Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Powerpoint Adobe PDF Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator Outstanding graphics abilities are appreciated! TIME COMMITMENT indefinite / 2-3 days per week will work around your schedule. Working hours 8:30am to 5pm. COMPENSATION Unpaid TO APPLY Email resume (and portfolio, if applicable) to: [email protected] or [email protected] T. Rowe Price: Investment Fellowship LOCATION Baltimore, Maryland Marshall Career Source 26 JOB OVERVIEW T. Rowe Price's Investment Fellowship Program offers college students within mathematics, engineering, and the sciences a challenging opportunity in the financial industry. Under this program fellows will receive training and experience in investment tasks (i.e., quantitative research and analysis, trading research and analysis, and decision and research support). Fellows accepted into this program will have direct "hands-on" involvement within the TRP investment organization. RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Rotate approximately every 6 months for up to 2 years across the following TRP Business Units Trading / Portfolio Modeling (Equity and Fixed Income) Quantitative Research - Equity , Fixed Income, Asset Allocation , Retirement Income Investment Front Office Services 2. Use current analytical/quantitative skills by working across various TRP Business Units further developing knowledge/skills in: Financial Modeling Portfolio Analysis / Portfolio Attribution / Portfolio Construction Asset Allocation Quantitative analysis / research Buy Side Trading / Algorithmic Trading / Program Trading Risk Analysis Competitive Analysis and Market Intelligence Technical Solution Implementation COMPENSATION Market Rate TIME COMMITMENT Full time QUALIFICATIONS *Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale *Must be a college senior who will be graduating May 2012. *Must be majoring in one of the following areas or have at least a minimum of 24 credit hours in related courses *Engineering *Applied Mathematics *Computer Science *Physical Sciences *Analytical Skills *Logical Skills *Technical Skills *Strong Communication Skills *Ability to Multi-task *Leadership Skills TO APPLY Please apply at http://www.onewire.com/p_6210-Investment-Fellowship.aspx Viterbi Graduate and Professional Programs (GAPP): Part-time Marketing Assistant TIME COMMITMENT Marshall Career Source 27 10-15 hours per week Start date: Immediately – Fall 2011 COMPENSATION $9.50 per hour (work-study preferred) RESPONSIBILITIES Event planning and logistics Mailings/campaign correspondence to prospective students Market Research Other marketing and recruitment tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Sophomore or Junior standing preferred, majoring in Economics, marketing, communications, business but all majors are considered Proficient in MS applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint) Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator skills are a plus but not required Able to handle multiple tasks Dependable and detail-oriented Strong communication/writing skills Professional demeanor TO APPLY To apply, please submit resume to: [email protected] Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors: Financial Advisors LOCATION Pasadena, CA Sherman Oaks, CA COMPANY OVERVIEW Founded in 1937, Waddell & Reed is among the most enduring asset management and financial planning firms in the nation. We are a full-service financial firm committed to helping people pursue their financial goals, and offer a wide range of financial products and services to individuals and business owners. Our philosophy is clear and simple: Investing. Each Waddell & Reed financial advisor has direct access to our investment management team as well as a wide array of highly competitive products and services. Quite simply, we do our own work, believe in our own research and act on our own ideas. With a plan. We develop comprehensive, personal financial plans tailored specifically to each client’s needs. Over time, we help individuals and families turn their dreams – such as sending children to college, providing for retirement, or simply accumulating assets – into attainable, real solutions that can improve their lives. By building personalized plans supported with strong investment products, we enable our clients to identify their financial planning goals and to take action toward achieving them. That’s investing. With a plan. JOB OVERVIEW As a financial advisor, you will provide your clients with comprehensive financial planning and advice to help them effectively pursue their financial goals. • Target prospective clients and market your unique value proposition in your community • Evaluate your client’s financial situation and identify investment objectives through a comprehensive and customized financial planning process. • Recommend appropriate solutions and monitor portfolios for economic changes and adjustments in your client’s needs and Marshall Career Source 28 objectives. • Actively participate in training and development curriculum to continually improve your marketing and financial planning skills and knowledge base. • Provide personal client service and support. QUALIFICATIONS Depending on your background, experience, career and personal goals - we have three targeted career tracks. Within each track, we are looking for candidates with a demonstrated pattern of success. Classic Advisor: Career Changer: Coming from backgrounds in Accounting, Business Development/Ownership, Mortgage Brokerage, Sales, Marketing, Education, Law, Operations/Management, Technical, Military, Health Care etc. New College Graduate: Degree in related field such as Financial Planning, Finance, Marketing, Business, Accounting, Public Relations, Communication, Education, etc. Choice Advisor: Experienced Financial Services Professional: Financial Planning, Brokerage, Banking, Insurance, Wealth Management. TO APPLY Please forward your resume to our District Administrative Assistant Peggy With, [email protected]. Special Programs & Events Alternative Winter Break Thailand School has just begun but the Volunteer Center is planning their Alternative Winter Break to THAILAND! This is a great service-learning opportunity to give back to a community during your break (December 15th-January 2nd). They will spend their time in Chiang Mai, Thailand with a focus on youth and education. This program is open to undergraduates, graduates and doctoral candidates. TO APPLY Applications are now available at www.usc.edu/volunteer or stop by TCC 425 and pick one up. If you want to find out more come to an info session in Leavey Library Auditorium either September 6th at 5pm or September 9th at 10am. Deadline to apply is Friday, September 23rd by 5pm. American Business & Leadership Program – Trips to Chicago/Minneapolis or Boston/Philadelphia Formerly known as “LINC-D” or “LINC-Domestic,” the USC Marshall School is excited to offer the USC Marshall American Business and Leadership Program! This exclusive program is designed to continue where the Global Leadership (GLP) and LINC programs left off. The program maintains the focus of following and studying the impact and importance of the Global economy, but does so in examining the impact on the global markets by companies and entities in the United States. We will be visiting a wide range of American companies, and our hope is that students exploring different career paths will find their professional fit in the corporate world and will gain hands-on exposure to recruiting and career opportunities. Marshall Career Source 29 This year, the Marshall Student Services Office will be offering two domestic trips in May – Chicago/Minneapolis or Boston/Philadelphia. The Chicago/Minneapolis course provides insight into the economy and culture of two important cities in America’s heartland. The 2009 LINC-D trip included executive presentations and tours of companies including Kraft Foods, the Chicago Board of Trade, BP, Motorola, Walgreens, Valspar, Target Corporation, Cargill, the Mall of America, and more. The Boston/Philadelphia trip will include visits with Fortune 500 companies based in two of America’s oldest and most iconic cities that serve as the home to companies including Boston Consulting Group, New Balance, Gillette, Fidelity Investments, Comcast, GlaxoSmithKline, Wyeth, Pep Boys, Sunoco, and more. We truly believe that this is a great learning opportunity, as well as the possible opportunity to recruit for internships and fulltime employment. As part of the trip, we will be meeting with many elite USC and Marshall alumni leaders, as well as MBA admission reps at top business schools in the area (possible visits include Wharton, Harvard, Northwestern, or Univ. of Chicago). Program Details Students admitted into the American Business & Leadership Program will be required to attend four pre-trip seminars to learn about these American cities and company hosts, as well as cover topics including networking, recruiting, and finding your fit in the corporate world. These seminars are tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 13th, April 20th, April 27th, and May 4th. Time and location will be announced at the end of the fall semester. The 7-day trip will occur immediately after Commencement in May. Our date of departure is Sunday, May 13th and we will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 19th. Requirements to Apply Must be a business administration or accounting MAJOR Must be a current sophomore or junior. Freshmen and seniors will be considered on a case-by-case basis Must have a 2.8 or higher GPA (cumulative or transfer GPA for first-semester transfer students) Must be able to attend the 7-day business trip from Sunday, May 13th to Saturday, May 19th and the MANDATORY four pre-trip seminars Program Cost The cost of the program is estimated to be around $2,200. The final cost will be determined before you need to commit. This fee includes all flights, hotel, ground transportation, and some meals during visit days. Limited scholarships will be available for students with a financial need. How to Apply In order to be considered for this program, students must complete a brief online form and submit an electronic version of your resume. No interview or essays are required. The application deadline is on Friday, October 7th at 5:00pm. We will notify students of their acceptance by October 14th and all commitment forms will be due on Friday, November 4th. >> APPLY NOW – USC Marshall American Business & Leadership Program – May 2012 Application Marshall Career Source 30 Capgemini at the University of Southern California Marshall Career Source 31 Career Advising @ Marshall WHAT: Marshall career advising appointments are available in HOH 200 Individual Appointments The Marshall Student Services Office in HOH 200 provides additional career advising for business and accounting students. If you have specific questions about business/accounting resumes, cover letters, recruiting, or industry-specific questions, we are here to help! All students should meet with the USC Career Center first before requesting an appointment with the Marshall career advisor. Marshall offers both individual appointments and walk-in career advising. To schedule an individual meeting, you must: 1) 2) 3) be a Marshall or Leventhal MAJOR be a 2012 or 2013 graduate email [email protected] to request an appointment at least 24 hours in advance Walk-In Career Advising All Marshall freshmen, sophomores, and minors are welcome to drop by our walk-in hours for quick questions, resume/cover letter reviews, or discuss recruiting strategies and tips. We offer 10-minute appointment slots that are available on a firstcome, first-serve basis. The walk-in career advising schedule is as follows: Mondays from 1:00-3:00pm in HOH 201B (inside the Crocker Business Library) Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00pm in HOH 200 (Marshall Student Services Office) NOTE: There will be no walk-in career advising on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. USC Career Center To schedule an appointment with a career counselor at the USC Career Center, please visit http://careers.usc.edu for more information. Fall 2011 LBSA Corporate Luncheon: September 28th Missed the Marshall Recruiter Reception? Looking for Internships/Job Openings? LBSA would like to cordially invite you to the: Fall 2011 LBSA Corporate Luncheon Do I have to be Latino to attend? NO. Do I have to be a Business major? NO. Do I have to be in LBSA? NO. WHO CAN ATTEND? EVERYONE. When: September 28th, 2011 11:30 am -12:55 pm (Career Fair) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. (Lunch) Where: University Town & Gown (Ballroom) Why Should I attend: Marshall Career Source 32 The Corporate Luncheon will provide you the opportunity to meet over 20 company representatives from a variety of fields. Attending the event is a great way to continue to develop your network and build relationships with representatives from top companies. Come for the internships/jobs, come for the networking, or come for the delicious free food. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! *Dress is Business Professional Who will be in attendance: Over 15 companies, including: ABC, Altria, Deloitte, DIRECTV, Disney, Ernst & Young, INROADS, Kaplan, KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Teach for America and more! How do I attend? Please email Valeria Martinez at [email protected] or [email protected] Include "Corporate Luncheon RSVP" in the subject section. Please fill out the following form by September 22, 2011 Fall 2011 Corporate Luncheon Form Also, please submit your RESUME by September 22, 2011 by 5:00 PM in a PDF format with the following title: First Name_Last Name_Resume.pdf *Resume CDs will be provided to companies in attendance G-Chat with Marshall Career Development! Have quick career questions you need answered? Sign on to Gmail and G-Chat with Marshall Career Development! WHAT Marshall Career Development is offering a new G-Chat service to Marshall students. We will be online and available to answer student questions on resumes, cover letters, interviews, applications and other career related issues. WHEN Monday-Friday from 1-3pm G-CHAT INFORMATION Marshall Career Development – [email protected] John Bendheim Executive in Residence Program: September 20th TO REGISTER Please register for this event at: https://usc.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_7OkLUIkkw7QsQn2 You're Invited! USC Marshall School of Business, Bendheim Executive in Residence Marshall Career Source 33 Featuring: Lynda Resnick Vice Chairman Roll Global Tuesday, September 20, 2011 4:00 p.m. Lynda Resnick, in Conversation with Professor Judith Blumenthal University of Southern California Davidson Conference Center 3415 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90089 Corner of Figueroa & Jefferson About Lynda Resnick began her career at the age of nineteen, when she founded a full-service advertising agency. Successfully running this business so early in her career enabled her to gain invaluable and practical marketing experience, which, coupled with her sound entrepreneurial instincts and quick wit, has been the hallmark of her 40-year career. Roll Global is a privately held corporation with companies including Teleflora, Fiji Water, Pom Wonderful, Paramount Citrus and Paramount Farms. Judith Blumenthal is an expert in strategic and organizational planning and implementation. Her research has been published in the Journal of Management Inquiry, Journal of Organizational Change Management, Performance Improvement Quarterly, and Human Resources Management, among others. In addition to her responsibilities at USC, she currently serves on Boards of Directors for Guess?, Inc, and the California Council on Economic Education, and is a member of the Advisory Board of USC Radio. From 1996 to 2000, she served as Associate Dean of the Marshall School of Business and from 2000 to 2006 as USC's Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the USC Alumni Association. The Bendheim residency program bridges the intersection of knowledge and practice through on-campus participation by the world's most vibrant and visionary business leaders and public figures. Through interaction with students, faculty and staff, the residency furthers our goal: to achieve an already world-class business education for our students and become a valuable resource for the community. USC alumnus John Bendheim established this program in 2009. Past featured executives include Robert A. Iger, President and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Thomas J. Barrack, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Colony Capital and Rob Lowe, actor, environmentalist and political activist. Share this email: Marshall Career Source 34 Email Facebook Twitter Linkedin MBSG – Business Cards Business Cards GET PROFESSIONAL. Want to secure an internship? Looking to impress a recruiter? Personalized business cards are perfect for interviews and networking. Your business cards will help you make a lasting impression on whomever you meet. Now ordering your business cards is as easy as 1-2-3! 1. Complete and submit your order form at scmbsg.org/bcards 2. Submit $25 payment to the mailbox outside of HOH 200 in a secured envelope with your name (Orders will not be processed unless payment is received). Cash or check made payable to "Marshall Business Student Government" only please. Envelopes will not be provided. 3. Pick up your business cards from ACC B6 after receiving an e-mail notification that your order has arrived. Additional Information: Each business card order is $25 for 500 cards. All proceeds support Marshall Student organizations. Order forms are available at www.scmbsg.org/bcards Each card will include the Marshall School of Business address as shown below: Marshall School of Business University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-1421 You will receive an e-mail confirmation regarding your order. Your order will be processed when you submit your order AND $25 payment. You will be e-mailed when your order has arrived and given a scheduled time to pick up your cards in ACC B6 (basement). Please take care in filling out your order form: cards will print exactly as typed. Questions? Email Albert Tran, Director of Professional Services at [email protected] Marshall Career Source 35 Meet Accounting Firms at Mid Tier Madness: September 16th Would you like an opportunity to meet with recruiters from four Mid-Tier Accounting firms? This is the perfect opportunity to get more information about Mid-tier firms and get your questions answered. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Marshall Career Source 36 New Media Business Plan Challenge: The 2012 Y-Prize YPO Golden West, YPO Malibu, and U.S. Trust are excited to announce, the Y-Prize Business Plan Challenge which aims to provide a learning experience for students as well as initial $50,000 payment for the funding of the plan for the selected team. Submission Deadline: October 1, 2011 RULES The YPrize New Media Competition is comprised of three rounds of submission. The first submission is open to all current students, faculty and alumni; and consists of an online form. After a round of judging by various business teams (YPO & U.S. Trust), 20 semi-finalist will be selected on November 1st and 3 finalists will be selected December 1st to move on to the final round. The deliverable’s due during the final will be a 15 minute presentations and a 5 minute questions and answer period. Each team can have a maximum of 5 team members. This competition is open to undergraduate and graduate students, alumni and faculty at the following USC schools: Marshall School of Business Annenberg School of Communications Viterbi School of Engineering USC School of Cinematic Arts Submission of Entries: Entries must be received on time and in the appropriate format 1. First Round: October 10, 2011 10pm PDT 2. Semi Finalist Selected November 1, 2011 3. Finalist selected December 1, 2011 10pm PDT The final presentation for the YPrize $50,000 will be on January 26th 2012 MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY Please visit www.ypo-contest.com New York City Teaching Fellows The Program The NYC Teaching Fellows program recruits and prepares high-quality, dedicated individuals to become teachers who raise student achievement in the New York City classrooms that need them most. Fellows are high achieving, driven individuals from varying backgrounds and careers who are committed to improving student achievement in New York City. Each Fellow uses his/her diverse experiences, knowledge, and achievements to positively affect the lives of students while working toward a subsidized master’s degree. Participation in the Fellowship does not require teaching experience or previous education coursework. The Impact Fellows represent 11 percent of the teaching force in NYC 63 percent of Fellows teach in high- Marshall Career Source need subject areas. Three-quarters of Fellows teach for three years or more. Since its inception in 2000, the NYC Teaching Fellows program has made an undeniably significant impact on NYC public schools and the city’s more than one million students. 37 Fellows are committed to ensuring that all students in New York City receive an excellent education – and they are making a dramatic difference. Whether you are changing careers or a recent graduate, you have a lifetime of experiences to share with students. We invite you to start a new journey with us and be part of this extraordinary change. To Learn More Sign-up to Receive Updates: We will begin accepting applications for our 2012 program in the fall of 2011, and more information about the 2012 program will be available on our website at that time. Please sign-up to receive updates about our upcoming program! Attend an Information Session or Webinar: Rising seniors and recent college graduates are encouraged to attend a live information session in the New York City area or participate in an online information session! Our next live information session will take place from 6:30 - 8:00pm on Tuesday, September 13 at the HS for Leadership and Public Service and the next online information session webinar will take place from 6:00 - 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 14. Register for upcoming sessions here. Chat with a Current Teaching Fellow: Current Teaching Fellows can provide valuable insight into their experiences with the program and in New York City public schools. Interested students and alumni can sign up to speak with a current Teaching Fellow by completing this online form. After completing the form, individuals can expect to receive a telephone call from a current Fellow within seven business days. Follow NYCTF on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn: With over 4,500 Facebook fans and a growing number of Twitter followers and LinkedIn connections, social media is a great way to start networking with current Fellows as well as like-minded professionals. Join the conversation by connecting with the NYC Teaching Fellows program on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn today! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 718.935.4101. Apply online at http://www.nycteachingfellows.org Marshall Career Source 38 Oliver Wyman Fall Recruiting Webinar: September 20th Marshall Career Source 39 State Farm Sales and Marketing Competition OVERVIEW Two undergraduate students will be selected to represent USC in this competition. Students will compete on an individual basis; however, an overall team/school score will also be recognized at the final awards ceremony. Students will work with a faculty coach from USC who will assist in the preparation for this competition. The faculty coach will attend the competition in Warrensburg with the students. COMPETITION The competition will include two distinct components: 1. Integrated Marketing Communication Presentation (IMPC): Each student will prepare a twenty-five minute presentation providing analysis and ideas for marketing and selling to the youthful driver. Students have the flexibility to incorporate multi-media, video or any other methods of presentation, but all materials must be able to be viewed within the twenty-five minute period. Details of what to include in the IMCP will be provided to the selected students. The presentation will be judged by a panel of State Farm agents and leaders and will be worth a total of 100 points. The IMCP score will be part of a student’s overall score for the competition. 2. Sales Role Play (SRP): Each student will compete in one or more video-taped Sales Role Plays at the University of Central Missouri. Youthful “customers” will be identified and provided as part of the competition. Each Sales Role Play will be based on scenarios which will be provided to competing students. Students who advance beyond the first Sales Role Play will be given a different scenario for the final competition. The final scenario will be provided to students who advance on the day of the competition. Each videotaped Sales Role Play will be judged by an independent panel that will include State Farm representatives. The initial sales presentation will be worth 100 points to a student’s overall score for the competition. AWARDS/PRIZES Each student selected by his or her college/university will receive $1,000 after successfully participatingin all aspects of the competition. In addition, all travel and hotel expenses will be paid by State Farm. Prize money for the individual finalists in the competition will be awarded as follows: Overall Winner (Combined Score) First Place $5,000 Second Place $3,000 Third Place $2,000 Individual IMCP and SRP Winners First Place $1,000 Second Place $750 Third Place $500 COMPETITION DATE November 11, 2011 TO APPLY Please email [email protected] for an application. Marshall Career Source 40 Triage Consulting Group – Fall 2011 Recruiting Marshall Career Source 41 USC Career Center: Explore@4 USC Marshall Society and Business Lab Lunch & Learn – Alternative Retail Development WHAT Speaker: Shaheen Sadeghi, CEO of Lab Holding and Developer of The CAMP Topic: Alternative Retail Development WHEN Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Time: 12:30 pm - 1:50 pm WHERE Room: LAW 130 Marshall Career Source 42 RSVP To reserve a space, RSVP at: http://bit.ly/pi89Oo Lunch is Complimentary BACKGROUND The CAMP is an innovative sustainable retail community created for the conscious consumer. Located in Costa Mesa, The CAMP is the first green shopping center in the country and offers outdoor and sports enthusiasts authentic retailers in a natural compound. Additionally, it hosts educational events, art shows and fitness classes. Shaheen Sadeghi is a former president of Quiksilver and a current real estate developer. After studying design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, Shaheen went on to complete Value-Based Strategy and the Executive Business Program at Harvard Business School. Co-sponsored by SC Outfitters and the Real Estate Association SBL hosts monthly Lunch & Learn events to expose students to current trends in the social sector. Visit our website for the full schedule of events. DISCLAIMER: The Marshall Student Services Office is unable to verify all information posted in the Career Source. Contact Marshall Undergraduate Student Services with any questions or concerns. Call 213-740-5705 Email [email protected] Visit http://www.marshall.usc.edu/undergradprograms/services/career-development.htm Marshall Career Source 43