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Lambert Legacy Scholarship & Internship (PR/Marketing)
G&S Business CommunicationsRaleigh, nc
Advertising/Marketing/Sales
Public Relations
Company Information
Introduced to honor the esteemed legacy of G&S Business Communications CEO Luke Lambert, who retired from the agency at the end of 2023, the Lambert Legacy Scholarship and Internship is designed to support the education and empowerment of students in the field of integrated marketing communications, with particular focus on giving opportunities to students from historically marginalized communities. The annual recipient of the Lambert Legacy Scholarship will receive a one-time award of $5,000 and a paid*, in-person internship in one of our three office locations – New York City, NY, Chicago, IL, or Raleigh, NC.
Qualifications
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States
- Applicant must be 18 years of age or older and a full-time student enrolled at an accredited educational institution in the U.S. and in good academic standing
- Students from historically marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply
- Applicant must be interested in exploring a career in integrated marketing communications, including journalism, communications or public relations, marketing, digital, media/advertising, graphic design, video production, etc., and committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in the marketing communications industry
- For the internship portion of this award, applicant must be in commuting distance of one of our three G&S Business Communications offices (New York City, NY; Chicago, IL; Raleigh, NC) and be willing to work on-site in our office for a minimum of two days per work week and remotely on other days of the work week
- If awarded the Lambert Legacy Scholarship, the applicant agrees that funds will be utilized at a qualified educational institution to cover tuition/registration fees and related expenses, such as room, board, or books, only. Funds may not be used as personal income and, if utilized as such, may be treated by the IRS as taxable income
- Previous Lambert Legacy scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply again
- The family members of current or former G&S Business Communications employees and its clients are not eligible
- Strong writing skills with a strong curiosity for business communications and agency life
- Social media and digital platform knowledge
- Enjoys working both independently and with a collaborative team
- Open to feedback with an action-oriented, solutions-driven attitude
- The ability to multitask, meet deadlines and keep a sense of humor
- Adapts and thrives in remote working conditions
Duties
- Experience a wide range of agency capabilities including Branding and Purpose, Creative Storytelling, Demand Generation, Digital and Social Engagement, Media Relations, Reputation Management, Research and Insights, Crisis Communications, and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
- Engage and network with functional leaders, communicators and stakeholders across the company. Working alongside our client teams in a collaborative environment, our interns will gain important foundational skills necessary to compete in today’s marketplace. Each intern will be aligned to a primary client and/or team but will also have the opportunity to support projects for other clients and/or teams across a range of market sectors
- Participate in meetings and brainstorms as part of an immersive internship experience. We also hope to learn from you! We provide a safe space that encourages interns to take confident risks, challenge assumptions and bring great ideas
