The communications agency is looking for qualified students to fill key roles for the fall of 2014.
Live Oak Communications, Elon’s student-run, full-service communications agency, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the fall of 2014. Live Oak develops and executes communications programs for businesses and not-for-profit organizations, serving both local communities and national consumers.
Live Oak employs students interested in communications and business, marketing, web development, art, design or video backgrounds. Students may apply by completing the appropriate application (see below) and returning it by April 18 to management.liveoak@gmail.com.
“Live Oak provides students with an opportunity to gain real world agency experience and apply tactics and strategies learned in the classroom to find business solutions for our clients,” said Laura Van Drie, director of Live Oak.
“At Live Oak, we create advertising campaigns, promotional videos and website designs to be used by clients who rely on our professional work,” said Tracy Raetz, creative director of Live Oak. “Being a part of this agency experience not only offers real world experience employers are looking for, but also gives us the opportunity to hone our creative skills in a fast-paced and fun learning environment.”
Live Oak offers public relations, advertising, special event marketing, digital/social/interactive marketing communications, media relations, website development, video creation and graphic design services to clients. Students from all majors and years are encouraged to apply for specific positions. All hired positions receive class credit in addition to professional experience.
Live Oak Director, Assistant Director and Creative Director will conduct interviews in late April. An open house will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at the Live Oak office located in the Priestly Building at 100 Williamson Ave., Elon, N.C.
Available Positions
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 spring of 2014. (CLICK HERE to download Assistant Director application).
Account Supervisors: Account Supervisors are in charge of managing individual client accounts. Along with a group of account executives, the Account Supervisor will develop campaign plans and delegate team responsibilities 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 the spring of 2014. (CLICK HERE to download Account Supervisor application).
Production Managers: Production Managers are the creative team specialists who lead projects in their discipline. Live Oak is seeking one web, one graphic, and one video Production Manager. They are responsible for directing the other members of the creative team who are working on projects in their respective discipline, and report to the Creative Director. As leaders on the creative team, Production Managers are required to keep track of all projects being produced in their respective discipline. Juniors and seniors with a very high skill level in any creative discipline are strongly encouraged to apply. (CLICK HERE to download Production Manager application).
Traffic Manager: The Traffic Manager is responsible for facilitating communication between Account Supervisors and the creative team, and maintaining all agency projects and events using Basecamp project management software. As manager of the agency calendar, the Traffic Manager is expected to have strong organization skills. All majors are encouraged to apply, and applicants must of sophomore, junior or senior status during spring of 2014. (CLICK HERE to download the Traffic Manager application.)
Account Executives: The Account Executives work with a team on a specific client account. Work varies based on client project needs but will include anything from writing and pitching media releases and organizing events to developing social media and working with the creative team to develop videos, websites, advertisements and graphic design projects. All majors and years are welcome to apply. (CLICK HERE to download Account Executive application).
Creative Coordinators: Live Oak Creative Coordinators work with client account teams to develop creative elements such as promotional videos, graphic logos, websites, advertisement layouts, online videos and more. Students applying for this position should have a strong artistic interest in visual technology and strong video production skills. This opportunity provides a great way to add material to any art or communications portfolio. All majors and years are welcome to apply. (CLICK HERE to download Creative Coordinator application).
Director & Creative Director: Live Oak’s Agency Director and Creative Director are the leaders that supervise, administrate, manage and ensure professional strategic communications projects are delivered to our clients. These positions are a full year commitment open to students of senior status during the fall of 2014. Students dedicated to Live Oak with previous agency and internship experiences are encouraged to apply. (CLICK HERE to download the Director & Creative Director application).
Please visit our Facebook Page or www.liveoakcommunications.com for more information.
Contact Information:
Marisa Moody, Assistant Director, mmoody4@elon.edu