OMD Internship (LA)

OMD (www.omd.com) is the largest full service media company in the world, with 80 cities in 45 countries, and over 5,000 employees worldwide. OMD, a unit of Omnicom Media Group, is a leader in all regions and maintains more top market positions than any global competitor. OMD is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com) . Omnicom is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

OMD Los Angeles is presently looking for media planning interns. The position is designed to provide a hands-on experience to college students interested in the media industry. Students will gain a basic understanding of how the advertising and media industries work and will learn about all of the different career opportunities within each field. Some of the main duties will include: Maintaining research/print libraries, research projects, obtaining media kits, conducting competitive analysis, keeping minutes at status meetings, maintaining correspondence with reps, sorting through incoming mail and requests, data entry, editing presentations and updating flowcharts. Interns gain an opportunity to develop leadership skills, expand their knowledge of the organization, gain exposure within the industry, establish themselves as interested in the advertising world, and develop key business skills. The interns will make lasting contacts at OMD. Interested candidates should email cover letters and resumes to: Alison.Markatos@omd.com. This internship is paid. No phone calls please. Thank you

Posted by Sarah Haroon on January 5, 2009