Live Oak Communications, Elon's student-run, full-service communications agency, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the fall of 2011. Live Oak develops and executes communications programs for businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the North Carolina region.
Live Oak has a particular interest in students with business, marketing, art, design or video backgrounds, as well as students with communications expertise. Students may apply by filling out an application and returning it by email by Thursday, April 14, to management.liveoak@gmail.com.
“Live Oak bridges the gap between the hypothetical strategic communications plans we learn about in a classroom and the implementation of these strategies and tactics,” said Nicole Parker, director of Live Oak.
Services that Live Oak offers include public relations, advertising, special event marketing, viral marketing, media relations, website development, video creation and graphic design. Students from all majors and years are encouraged to apply for specific positions. All hired positions receive class credit in addition to professional experience.
“The agency provides us the opportunity to demonstrate and enhance our creative abilities through website design, advertising campaigns and promotional videos for both local and national clients,” said Luke Lovett, creative director of Live Oak.
Live Oak serves six to eight clients every semester, both on and off campus. Past clients have included Earth Share of North Carolina, Reach Out and Read, ProFeet sports socks, the Durham Arts Council, Burlington Downtown Corporation and the Natural Science Center of Greensboro.
Interviews will be conducted in mid-April by the director and assistant director. A Live Oak Open House will be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, at the Live Oak office located in the Priestly building at 100 Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C.
Account Executives
The term “account executive” is a professional communications term used to describe individuals who work on a specific client account. Live Oak is structured into client teams made up of AEs, who execute client communications plans. Work includes writing and pitching media releases, organizing events, developing social media and working with the creative team to develop videos, websites, advertisements and other graphic design projects. All majors and years are welcome to apply. (CLICK HERE to download the Account Executive application.)
Team Leaders
Team leaders are in charge of managing individual client accounts. Along with a group of account executives, the team leader will develop campaigns plans and delegate responsibilities between the AEs to ensure that the client reaches its particular communications goals. All majors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be of sophomore, junior or senior status during fall of 2011. (CLICK HERE to download the Team Leader application.)
Creative Team Executives
Live Oak creative executives work with client account teams to develop creative elements, such as logos and other graphic identities, websites, advertising layouts, online videos and more. Students applying for this position should have a strong artistic interest in visual technology. This opportunity provides a great way to add material to any art, business or communications portfolio. All majors and years are welcome to apply. (CLICK HERE to download the Creative Team Executive application.)
Assistant Director
The assistant director will work closely with the director and faculty director to oversee Live Oak Communications’ budget, account teams and promotional materials. The assistant director will have the opportunity to apply for director the following year. All majors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be of junior status during the fall of 2011 OR have previous Live Oak experience. (CLICK HERE to download the Assistant Director application.)
Creative Director
The creative director is responsible for overseeing all of the creative projects such as logos and graphic identities, websites, advertising layouts, online videos, etc. that Live Oak accounts need. Their responsibilities include managing creative projects by delegating work and providing support to the creative executives. Students applying for this position should have developed artistic and visual technology skills. All majors are welcome to apply. Applicants must be of junior or senior status during the fall of 2011 OR have previous Live Oak experience. (CLICK HERE to download the Creative Director application.)