coms fair booklet
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The School of Communication and the Career Center are coming together to put on the 2nd School of Communications Career Fair. Date: April 16th, 2013 Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Place: Williams Football Stadium Tower (Third Level) Focus: The purpose of this event is to provide Liberty University School of Communication students and alumni the opportunity to network, apply and interview with local and national companies. Attendance: Open to all School of Communication Juniors, Seniors, Graduate students and alumni – bring several copies of your resume to hand out to the employers. Dress and Appearance: Business attire was required for entrance into the event.TRANSCRIPT
COMMUNICATIONCAREER FAIR
L I B E R T Y U N I V E R S I T YSINCE 1971
SPRING2013
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HOW PREPAREDARE YOU?Remember that your job interview starts now:
Remove your backpack.
Make sure you are dressed professionally.
Have your resume printed on quality resume paper.
Introduce yourself with a confident handshake.
Visit everyone in the room. An opportunity could exist where you least expect it.100%
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PARTICIPATING COMPANIESANSTEY HODGE ADVERTISING
CARROT
COMMUNITY FIRST BROADCASTERS INC, WAMW RADIO
HELLO STUDIOS
HUMBLY I SERVE
INNOVATIVE FAITH RESOURCES
INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONCERN
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARKETING DEPARTMENT
LYNCH VEGAS
MEL WHEELER, INC.
NATIONAL JOURNALISM CENTER
RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE
SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL
SHENTEL
THE NEWS & ADVANCE
THE NEWS-GAZETTE
TIME WARNER CABLE
VERIZON WIRELESS
VISION MARKETING
WDBJ7-TV
WSET-TV
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ANSTEY HODGE ADVERTISING
CONTACT INFORMATIONAngela Hamilton120 Commonwealth Ave., N.E.Roanoke, VA [email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYAnstey Hodge Advertising Group is an award-winning, full-service advertising firm located in Roanoke, Virginia. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for a Web Designer/Interactive Art Director position.
This position interacts directly with agency clients in a fast-paced environment. Qualifited individuals will need to design and code client Web sites, online advertising and mobile advertising.
POSITION TYPESInternships, Full Time : Web Designer, Interactive Art Director
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CARROT
CONTACT INFORMATIONDavid Garza25 Greystone Dr Unit #8Lynchburg, VA 24502(434)[email protected]://www.carrotsaver.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYHiring 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 TYPESInternships, 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 INFORMATIONBob LangstaffP.O. Box 769Amherst, VA 24521(434)[email protected]. WAMVradio1420.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWAMV 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 TYPESInternships, 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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HELLO STUDIOS
CONTACT INFORMATIONAdam Everett [email protected] Commerce St.Lynchburg, VA 24504(434)-229-4450www. hellostudios.net
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYHello Studios was created in November of 2008 on the 11th floor of the tallest building in downtown Lynchburg, VA. In August 2012 we moved into an amazing refurbished 100-year-old warehouse with a gorgeous view overlooking the James River.
Located in downtown Lynchburg, VA, Hello Studios is a video production company specializing in Visual FX and Graphic Animation. We have worked on projects for several majororganizations including GE, Hampton Inn, Camp Woodward, Liberty University, Centra Health, Pizza Hut, Flint Hill Schools and Appalachian Power.
POSITION TYPESInternships
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HUMBLY I SERVE
CONTACT INFORMATIONJoy Marinelli2414 Wards RoadLynchburg, VA 24502(434)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYHumbly I Serve is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to reaching the children and youth locally and internationally. We desire not only to fulfill their immediate basic needs, but also to show them God’s love through implementing long-term medical, educational, recreational, and outreach programs.
We desire to work with integrity and to keep consistent with our mission. We want to create an environment of high quality work and hold each employee to a high Godly standard. Our commitment is to provide sustainability and justice to the community not only around us, but globally.
POSITION TYPESInternships: Administrative intern, Children’s Outreach intern, Finance intern, GIK Coordinator intern, Graphics intern, Public Health intern, Marketing intern, Statistician intern, Public Relations, Grant Writing intern
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INNOVATIVE FAITH RESOURCES
CONTACT INFORMATIONIshmael LaBiosa1022 Commerce Street, Suite 3ELynchburg, VA 24504(804)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYIFR 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 TYPESInternships
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INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CONCERN
CONTACT INFORMATIONShari [email protected] Box 8056Silver Spring, MD 20907(301)-585-5915www.persecution.org
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYInternational Christian Concern provides awareness, advocacy, and assistance to persecuted Christians worldwide. We have internships available year-round for every major.
We currently have a special need for graphics and web design interns. We also have a full-time Communications Associate position available.
POSITION TYPESInternships: Communications Associate
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LIBERTY UNIVERSITY MARKETING DEPARTMENT
CONTACT INFORMATIONKatie [email protected] University Blvd.Lynchburg, VA 24502(434)-582-7306www.liberty.edu/marketing
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYThe 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 TYPESInternships, Part Time, Full Time: Student Worker Designer, Stu-dent 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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LYNCH VEGAS
CONTACT INFORMATIONReggie LeonardRobert [email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYChances are, if you’ve ever spent time in Lynchburg, you’ve thought, “There’s nothing to do in this town.” We know, however, that this isn’t true and LynchVegas exists to prove it.
LynchVegas was started to help people discover all the great things that Lynchburg has to offer. We’ll be featuring restaurants, coffee shops, businesses, events and much more! Looking for something new in Lynchburg? Look no further.
POSITION TYPESInternship: Content, Digital media
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MEL WHEELER, INC.
CONTACT INFORMATIONCheryl Skinner3934 Electric RoadRoanoke, VA24018(540)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYMel Wheeler, Inc. owns and operates television and radio broadcast stations such as WXLK-HD (K92), WSLQ-FM (Q99), WSLC-FM (Star Country), WVBE-FM/AM, WVBB (Vibe 100), and WFIR AM-W297BC.
Mel Wheeler, Inc. is looking for Full Time, Part Time, or Internships and more specifically looking for Sales Representatives and and Promotions Assistants.
POSITION TYPES
Internships, Part Time, Full Time: Sales Representatives, Promotions Assistants.
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NATIONALJOURNALISM CENTER
CONTACT INFORMATIONHannah Jackman529 14th St NW Suite 1145Washington, DC 20045(202)[email protected]. njc.yaf.org
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYSince 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 TYPESInternships: Journalism
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RIVERVIEWS ARTSPACE
CONTACT INFORMATIONMary Ann Racin901 Jefferson St #113Lynchburg, VA 24504(434)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWe’re a private non-profit with a public arts focus. We’re a residential community with public programs, exhibitions, studio artists and art-related businesses.
Thirty-two individuals and families call us their home. Forty artists call us their studio and gallery space. Numerous arts organizations and groups call us a source of collaboration and partnerships. The community calls us ’exciting.’
POSITION TYPES
Internships: Digital Marketer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer, Events Planner
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SHARED HOPE INTERNATIONAL
CONTACT INFORMATIONTaryn Mastrean1501 lee highwayArlington, VA 22209(703)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYShared Hope International was established in 1998 to prevent, rescue and restore, and bring justice to women and children in crisis. We provide leadership in awareness, training, prevention strategies, restorative care, research, and policy initiatives.
Internships at Shared Hope International (SHI) allow emerging leaders to apply their knowledge and skills in a small, professional, non-profit environment. As a Communications Intern, you will work closely with the Communications Director to manage external communications and media relations.
POSITION TYPESInternships: Communications
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SHENTEL
CONTACT INFORMATIONShelley Holguin1042 Spickards LaneBedford, VA 24523(540)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWe 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 TYPESInternships and Full Time: Graphic Designers, Customer Service Reps, Tech Support reps
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THE NEWS & ADVANCE
CONTACT INFORMATIONSandra Ober101 Wyndale DrLynchburg, VA 24501(434)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYThe Lynchburg News & Advance provides local news, sports, weather, business, events, classifieds and jobs listings for Lynchburg, Virginia and the surrounding area. We pride ourselves on bringing winning local, national & world newspaper coverage every day. Your news, your way, every day!
We are looking for Local Media Advisors to sell advertising.
POSITION TYPESFull-Time: Local Media Advisor
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THE NEWS-GAZETTE
CONTACT INFORMATIONMatt [email protected] Box 1153Lexington, VA 24450(540)-463-3113www.thenews-gazette.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYThe News-Gazette, published weekly in Lexington, Va on Wednesdays, serves Rockbridge County and the cities of Lexington and Buena Vista. The newspaper is part of a publishing tradition that goes back to 1801, which saw the founding of what became the Lexington Gazette.
The other ancestor publication was the Rockbridge County News, founded in 1884. The two newspapers merged in 1962, forming The News-Gazette. By this lineage, The News-Gazette is the third oldest newspaper in Virginia, and the oldest in the state west of the Blue Ridge.
POSITION TYPESFull-Time: Print/Digital Advertising Salesperson
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TIME WARNER CABLE
CONTACT INFORMATIONStella Lee13820 Sunrise Valley DriveHerndon, VA 20171(703)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYOur 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 TYPESInternships and Full Time: NCC Tech Analyst
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VERIZON WIRELESS
CONTACT INFORMATIONAllison Golightly4101 Cox Road STE 200Glen Allen, VA 23060(804)-418-7049allison.golightly@verizonwireless.comwww.verizonwireless.com/careers
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYBring your knowledge and expertise to our driven Sales team. Whether you’re exploring potential partnerships or optimizing existing services, you’ll help our clients maximize their efficiency. You’ll change the face of communications and meet challenges head on in a fast-paced environment where colleagues inspire you to be your best.
In return for your dedication and hard work, we’ll reward you with performance-based incentives, award-winning training and outstanding benefits—so you’re always on track to achieve your aspirations.
POSITION TYPESFull Time: Retail Sales Consultant
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VISION MARKETING
CONTACT INFORMATIONRon Beverly2319A Lakeside DriveLynchburg, VA 24501(434)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYVision 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 de-signers & Advertising/PR Majors
POSITION TYPESInternships
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WDBJ7-TV
CONTACT INFORMATIONMonica Taylor2807 Hershberger RoadRoanoke, VA [email protected]. wdbj7.com
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYWDBJ Television began in the Mountain Trust Bank Building in downtown Roanoke when the station first signed on the air in 1955. The antenna was located at a temporary spot on Mill Mountain.
In 1956, WDBJ-TV moved to the Times-World Building and a transmitter building and tower were erected on Poor Mountain allowing the station to reach a much larger audience throughout central and southwest Virginia.
Today, in addition to the Hershberger Road facility and the Poor Mountain transmitter site, WDBJ 7 operates local newsrooms in Lynchburg , Blacksburg and Richmond .
POSITION TYPESInternships
WSET-TV
CONTACT INFORMATIONJenny Marshall2320 Langhorne RdLynchburg, VA 24501(434)[email protected]
DESCRIPTION OF COMPANYServing 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 TYPESInternships, Full Time, Part Time: Internships offered in news production, commercial production, meteorology, sports.
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