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If you're serious about a career in the advertising industry, the American Association of Advertising Agencies is serious about helping you make it happen. Through the Multicultural Advertising Intern Program (MAIP), students work at real advertising agencies, take on real job responsibilities, and learn from real-world business situations and industry professionals. Students selected for the annual 10-week paid summer internship program, which runs from early June to mid-August, will hone their skills in one of the following advertising disciplines:
Account Management
Art Direction
Copywriting
Broadcast/Print Production
Digital/Interactive Technologies
Media Planning/Buying
New Business
Public Relations
Strategic/Account Planning
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To be eligible to apply for MAIP, a student must be:
- Asian/Asian American or Pacific Islander, Latino/Hispanic,
Black/African American, American Indian/Native American, Multiracial or Multiethnic (e.g., Hispanic and Black);
- A citizen or permanent resident of the United States;
- Currently a college junior, senior, or graduate student (including Fall and Spring graduates). Students attending
an AAAA-participating portfolio school are also eligible to apply;
- Earning a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 (Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.7 to 2.9 are encouraged to apply, but must complete an additional essay question in the student application);
- Able to demonstrate a serious commitment to pursuing a
career in advertising, regardless of chosen major.
Still have questions? Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions about MAIP.
If you qualify to be a part of MAIP, the internship could be a big step toward a career in a dynamic, creative industry. But, the first step is up to you.
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The application deadline for MAIP 2008 has passed and we are no longer accepting applications for the 2008 program. Applications for the 2009 program will be available in September.
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September
MAIP 2008 applications available
December
Deadline to submit MAIP applications.
January
MAIP screening committee meets to choose MAIP semi-finalists.
February
MAIP semifinalist interviews are conducted nationally by AAAA member agency representatives, MAIP alumni and AAAA staff members.
March
MAIP finalists are notified of their agency assignments.
May
Travel and housing packages are sent to MAIP interns.
June
MAIP Begins!
August
MAIP ends with graduation ceremony and career fair held in New York City. |
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1. Start early! The application process is pretty lengthy and you'll need some time to complete it.
2. Show your passion for the industry. Explain why you were made to be in advertising.
3. Let someone else look over your application. They may catch mistakes that you may not notice. |
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