Internships at Wilkin Guge Marketing
Wilkin Guge Marketing offers rewarding quarter- and semester-length internships in its account service (marketing), creative (design), public relations, research, media planning/buying and interactive departments with a focus on helping interns develop the practical skills that will best complement their education and areas of interest.
Prospective Wilkin Guge interns must be enrolled students in good standing at an accredited college or university. In addition, students selected for internships at Wilkin Guge must enroll in a for-credit course to earn units at their college or university for the completion of their internship.
Applications for internships are accepted year round and evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis. Those interested in applying for an internship should send an e-mail or cover letter with a resume to internships@wilkinguge.com. Those with questions should contact Christi Fish at cfish@wilkinguge.com.
What to Know about a WGM Internship
FAQ about interning at WGM
"Do"s:
- Do review our Web site before applying or interviewing for an internship position.
- Do clearly indicate the department in which you wish to intern in your cover letter or on your resume.
- Do clarify you will be able to receive credit for the internship from your college or university prior to applying for an internship.
- Do be prepared to provide writing samples or references if we request them.
- Do proofread e-mails, cover letters or resumes before you send them to us.
- Do be prepared for us to Google your name and check out your MySpace page if we think we want you as an intern.
"Don’t"s:
- Don’t ask us what to wear to an internship interview. This is a business, and we expect you to dress for business.
- Don’t expect to be assigned to multiple departments. Intern responsibilities are tailored to the department in which a student is placed. That said, because we are an integrated marketing firm, you will probably be exposed to a variety of disciplines.
- Don’t expect to breeze through the traffic on the 10 freeway if you are granted an interview. We appreciate punctuality.
- Don’t expect to file paper and run errands as a Wilkin Guge intern. We are committed to providing our interns with practical, relevant experience in integrated marketing communications.
