The O-Tern Program

This Will Take Only A Second

We hate to say it, but interns are known for ranking low on the awareness totem pole. Especially when there are layouts to comp, clients to schmooze and midnight oil to burn. But just one second with the right person could be your big break. Let’s cut to the chase—if you make a great first impression you’ll get noticed at Olson this summer. Here’s the gist.

  • Currently a Minneapolis-based program
  • 10 college graduates (must be authorized to work in the U.S.)
  • $12/hr (and no, we are not covering moving or living expenses)
  • 13 weeks (June 3–August 30)
  • 5 disciplines

Oterns, the Olson Internship Program

The Five Disciplines

 

Account Services O-Tern

Account Management and/or Project Management

Good fit for people who are:

“People” people, excellent communicators, go-getters, problem solvers

Typical degrees:

Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Business

Possible duties:

  • Research clients and their communities: trends, case studies, competitive information
  • Support Account Executives in client communications, conference reports, status reports, timelines, billing
  • Assist in preparation of campaign proposals and budgets

Public Relations O-Tern

Social and/or Traditional

Good fit for people who are:

Great writers, “people” people, strategic, go-getters

Typical degrees:

Public Relations, Journalism, Communications

Possible duties:

  • Assist with developing, writing and distributing press releases and social media posts
  • Track clients’ coverage in the press and through our PR efforts
  • Collaborate with the PR team and all disciplines within the agency to produce effective and results-oriented campaigns

Copywriter O-Tern

Good fit for people who are:

Master wordsmiths, creators of inspired concepts

Qualifications:

BFA in Creative Writing, Advertising, or similar degree; awesome portfolio demonstrating versatility of skill

Possible duties:

  • Brainstorm ideas and concepts with Olson teams
  • Transform concepts into effective, brand-activating communication
  • Craft inspiring copy for print, digital and broadcast

Art & Design O-Tern

Traditional, Digital, Motion and/or Graphics

Good fit for people who are:

Creators of ingenious design

Qualifications:

BFA in Graphic Design or similar degree, superb online portfolio showcasing diversity and quality of work

Possible duties:

  • Collaborate in brainstorm sessions to conjure brand-activating ideas
  • Transform concepts into brand-activating design via multiple mediums
  • Live on the cutting edge of design and digital trends
  • Assist in the creation of digital and non-digital visual design, including typography, visual and human interface design, logo design and experience design

Strategy O-Tern

Analytics, Brand and/or Media

Good fit for people who are:

Innovative, curious, insightful, strategic, able to distinguish the signal from the noise

Typical degrees:

Advertising, Marketing Research, Journalism, Marketing Strategy, Statistics, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, etc.

Possible duties:

  • Unearth thoughtful and actionable insights on brands and their communities
  • Build trusting relationships with clients
  • Develop creative, strategic brand positioning
  • Support new business growth through survey data analysis and media-mix modeling

Application Closed

Thank you for your interest in the 2013 Olson O-tern Program. The application period has been closed. Those selected for an interview will be notified by the end of March. Final O-tern selections will be in late April. If you are interested in the 2014 O-tern Program, check back next winter for updates.

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