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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Apply to be the Universal Campus Rep!

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Hey Stanford Students!

Universal Studios is hiring a (well-paid!) Campus Representative for the 2011-2012 academic year. If you have a passion for movies, publicity, people and projects then apply for this position – one of the best jobs on campus.

In order to apply, send your resume and the following information to universalatstanford@gmail.com (Subject line: "Universal Campus Rep Application") no later than 11.59 PM (PST) on Wednesday August 24th.

Name
Graduation Year
All extracurricular commitments (jobs, athletics, student groups etc.) for the upcoming academic year
Answers to the following questions (no more than 200 words each):
Why do you want to work for Universal Studios?
What makes you the best candidate for this position?
Imagine you have to create a marketing strategy for the upcoming Universal suspense thriller "Dream House"(http://www.dreamhousemovie.net/). How would you use your resources, promotions and campus events (parties, traditions, athletic events) or other ideas to create an exciting and effective Stanford-specific campaign for this film? Bear in mind that costs should be kept to a minimum, get creative instead! Feel free to write 300 words if you need to.

More details can be found below. Looking forward to reading your responses! Feel free to email me at universalatstanford@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Best,

Will Lindemann

Universal Studios Campus Rep 2010-2011

UNIVERSAL PICTURES CAMPUS U INTERNSHIP

Universal Pictures is in search of a College Representative from Stanford to join our Campus U team for the Fall 2011 semester. Campus U is a grassroots-marketing program comprised of student representatives at top campuses across the country dedicated to promoting and publicizing select Universal Pictures’ feature film and home entertainment releases on their respective campuses.

The Campus U program will be in session from September through to May with breaks that align with the campus calendar. Every representative hired will have the opportunity to continue the internship until graduation.

The main goal of Campus U is to increase awareness for Universal Pictures' releases by creating and executing unique marketing campaigns.

A brief and general description of what will be required for each campaign:

· Create a marketing campaign for your campus - focusing on promotions and publicity
· Work with on-campus media to secure a film feature or review
· Work with on-campus media to secure promotional support
· Coordinate advance screenings for students
· Work closely with on-campus student and faculty groups
· Incorporate on-campus and nearby retailers
· Distribution of posters and promo items around campus
· Host themed activities and parties both on campus and in the surrounding area
· Carry out guerrilla marketing stunts to spread buzz
Each representative will be in direct communication with the Universal Pictures Marketing Team in LA and NY via an extranet site, email, phone and fax. Representatives will be responsible for weekly email updates and reports, and paid a monthly stipend while Campus U is in session.

Requirements:

· Sophomore or Junior status as of Fall 2011 preferred. Seniors with only one semester left before graduation will not be considered.

· Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing/Communications students preferred

· A minimum of 10-15 hours per week to focus on Campus U

· Easy access to Internet, email, phone, fax and Fed Ex deliveries

No previous experience is necessary. All Representatives will work directly with Universal to gain an understanding of what is expected.