The IRTS Foundation invites outstanding juniors, seniors and graduate students to

apply now for a chance to attend:

IRTS ATLANTA CAREER DAY

Sponsored by Cox Media Group

Friday, February 10, 2012

A multicultural career workshop designed to provide students in-depth insight into

the exciting, evolving media industry, as well as concrete career advice for a

competitive edge.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:       Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 5PM EST

PROGRAM: Learn about the various career opportunities available within a major

diversified company such as Cox Media Group, in areas such as sales, digital media,

marketing, research, and journalism. The day will include morning panels followed

by afternoon interviews with company representatives.

Applicants who are selected to attend the Workshop will:

* Gain an understanding about how the various divisions of Cox Media Group

work together to become a successful enterprise.

* Receive career planning advice and professional tips from company

executives.

* Interview with company representatives for possible jobs, internships, or

general career advice.

* Hone networking skills while interacting with a broad range of industry

professionals.
 

COST: Participants attend the workshop free-of-charge. Continental breakfast and

lunch will be provided. All students will be responsible for their own travel to and

from the Career Day.

LOCATION: Cox Media Groupís Atlanta Headquarters. Specific address will be given

to selected applicants.

NOTE: Students who are accepted are required to attend the entire day from 8:00am-5:00 PM

ELIGIBILITY:

Requirements - Juniors, seniors, graduate students with outstanding academic

records and extra-curricular experience are encouraged to compete for

You need not be a communications major. IRTS seeks applicants

who have demonstrated the skills necessary to succeed in a corporate

environment, and/or have shown a sincere interest in communications through

experience or extra-curricular activities.

APPLY: CMG_IRTS_Career_Workshop_Application.

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The IRTS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to Building

Future Media Leaders. IRTS brings together the wisdom and power of todayís

leaders to train and educate the next generation of media and communication

professionals through its many educational programs and diversity initiatives. IRTS

programs ensure that our business reaches its highest potential in this exciting

digital age.

Cox Media Group, Inc. is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing

and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox

Reps. With $1.8 billion in revenue, the company operations include 15 broadcast

television stations and one local cable channel, 85 radio stations, eight daily

newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100

digital services. Additionally, CMG owns and operates Valpak, one of the leading

direct marketing companies in North America.