SPRING
2013
COMMUNICATIONS CAREER FAIR
L I B E R T Y
U N I V E R S I T Y
SINCE 1971
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PARTICIPATING MINISTRIES CARROT
COMMUNITY FIRST BROADCASTERS INC, WAMW RADIO
INNOVATIVE FAITH RESOURCES
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARKETING DEPARTMENT
NATIONAL JOURNALISM CENTER
SHENTEL
TIME WARNER CABLE
VISION MARKETING
WSET
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CARROT CONTACT INFORMATION David Garza 25 Greystone Dr Unit #8 Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434)-221-2041 david@carrotcreates.com http://www.carrotsaver.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY Hiring in The City of Seven Hills, Carrot, LLC. has been passionate in growing with local Lynchburg businesses through services that go beyond a product. Founded at the end of 2011 by local entrepreneur Dustin Slightham, Carrot has aimed to support other Lynchburg entrepreneurs in their pursuit of success. Through Carrot Saver, Carrot’s app that serves as a marketing tool for local businesses and digital deal finder for every walk of life, business owners have the opportunity to get their name out to a relevant and fast-growing market. The app is merely one of many tools that has enabled Carrot to bring to life the vision and brand of community business owners and their respected services. POSITION TYPES Internships, Full Time, Part Time : Graphic Design (print and digital) , Web Development, Copy Writing and Editing
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COMMUNITY-FIRST BROADCASTERS INC, WAMV RADIO CONTACT INFORMATION Bob Langstaff P.O. Box 769 Amherst, VA 24521 (434)-946-9000 wamvradio@aol.com www. WAMVradio1420.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY WAMV is a Christian, Community radio station located in Amherst County and serving Central Virginia since 1976. with the many changes to the entire media field over the past decade, we are building and integrating our on-line product and building a dynamic social media connection. WAMV is looking for forward thinking, self motivated, enthusiastic Marketing and Sales people who are creative and can help us move radio to the next level. POSITION TYPES Internships, Part-Time, Full-Time: Account executives for advertising sales and program sales includign web and social media marketing, Interns for all areas of station operation including programming and air talent.
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INNOVATIVE FAITH RESOURCES CONTACT INFORMATION Ishmael LaBiosa 1022 Commerce Street, Suite 3E Danville, VA 24504 (804)-665-1448 ish@innovativefaith.org www.innovativefaith.org DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY IFR is a non-profit that produces media, marketing and branding to ministries, non-profits and for-profit across the nation. We are in search for interns to assist with video, graphics and marketing. Innovative Faith Resources is made up of a team of skilled individuals that have a passion for supporting ministries. These individuals come from various backgrounds, but all share the same goal: providing professional quality resources to ministries and organizations around the country. We know that there are pastors in need of innovative tools to present each sermon – organizations in need of cutting edge marketing – and congregations in need of wisdom to manage money. POSITION TYPES Internships
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARKETING DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION Katie Anfindsen lmsipple@liberty.edu 1971 University Blvd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434)-582-7306 www.liberty.edu/marketing DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY The Marketing Department is “the face of Liberty,” as charged by Chancellor Jerry Falwell, Jr. Our mission is to represent and promote all facets of the university through a variety of methods and media — advertising and promotion, direct mail and electronic media — using the industry’s best technology and talent. We are a spirited team of designers, photographers, videographers and writers — people who have caught the Liberty vision and can generate effective marketing materials. POSITION TYPES Internships, Part Time, Full Time: Student Worker Designer Student Worker Project Coordinator,Student Worker Writer Student Worker Photography,Student Worker Video, Internship, Full-Time Project Coordinator,Full-Time Designer,Full-Time Video Specialist ,Full-Time Writer
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NATIONAL JOURNALISM CENTER CONTACT INFORMATION Hannah Jackman 529 14th St NW Suite 1145 Washington, DC 20045 (202)-628-1490 hjackman@yaf.org www. njc.yaf.org DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY Since 1977, the National Journalism Center, a project of Young America’s Foundation, has provided aspiring journalists with the premier opportunity to learn the principles and practice of responsible reporting. The National Journalism Center combines 12 weeks of on-the-job training at a Washington, D.C.-based media outlet with once-weekly training seminars led by prominent journalists, policy experts, and NJC faculty. One day a week is spent at NJC seminar, where interns learn the rudiments of journalism and gain a better understanding of media, society, and public policy, and the intersection between the three here in Washington, D.C. Internships are available in the fall, spring, and summer, and awardees receive $1,000 per month scholarship for the duration of their internship. POSITION TYPES Internships: Journalism
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SHENTEL CONTACT INFORMATION Shelley Holguin 1042 Spickards Lane Bedford, VA 24523 (540)-984-5805 shelley.holguin@emp.shentel.com www.shentel.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY We have a long history of leading the way for allowing advanced services to reach our rural customers. Our commitment continues today as we upgrade our cable network and make plans to increase broadband Internet speeds across our rural footprint. We intend to build on our past successes and knowledge of smaller markets, to bring state-of-the-art technology to areas that have been underserved for years, and continue investing in our network infrastructure. In addition to providing quality service, Shentel is committed to developing partnerships with the communities we serve. We value these relationships, whether it is providing Internet to schools, sponsoring community events, or our employees volunteering time in their local neighborhoods. POSITION TYPES Internships and Full Time: Graphic Designers, Customer Service Reps, Tech Support reps
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TIME WARNER CABLE CONTACT INFORMATION Stella Lee 13820 Sunrise Valley Drive Herndon, VA 20171 (703)-345-1336 stella.lee@twcable.com www.timewarnercable.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY Our company was built on a foundation of technological innovation. As the second-largest cable company in the U.S., we deliver products and services to more than 14 million customers. But at the heart of it, we give people control in ways that are simple and easy. We are presently seeking candidates that have a Communications Degree who are strong communicators and writers for our Global Network Operations Center POSITION TYPES Internships and Full Time: NCC Tech Analyst
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VISION MARKETING CONTACT INFORMATION Ron Beverly 2319A Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434)-316-0056 ron@visionmarketinginc.com visionmarketinginc.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY Vision Marketing, Inc. is a full-service marketing, design, and print company. We specialize in corporate branding with high impact advertising, print, web, and promotional product solutions. Our solutions are highly effective with proven results. We are looking for summer and fall internships for graphic designers & Advertising/PR Majors POSITION TYPES Internships
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WSET CONTACT INFORMATION Jenny Marshall 2320 Langhorne Rd Lynchburg, VA 24501 (434)-528-1313 jmarshall@wset.com www.wset.com DESCRIPTION OF COMPANY Serving a DMA of twenty-four counties in the Heart of Virginia, WSET-TV is committed to community involvement and has received numerous awards for news and public service coverage. After over 55 years of continued success, WSET-TV continues to strive for excellence in serving our Lynchburg, Roanoke, and Danville markets. Our mission is to be an aggressive and service oriented television station, setting the standard of excellence while serving the needs of Virginia’s viewers by maintaining innovative programming, news, and community service. POSITION TYPES Internships, Full Time, Part Time: Internships offered in news production, commercial production, meteorology, sports.
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