• Placement at three different organizations and the unprecedented opportunity to acquire valuable experience working alongside some of the business’ most experienced direct marketing professionals.
• Opportunities to learn about the integration of direct marketing services and gain a comprehensive knowledge of the field.
• First-hand experience of direct marketing management and operational resources.
• Learn diverse strategies and tactics for planning, marketing, and implementing direct marketing programs and services.
• Attend Direct Marketing Institute and the DMA 08 Conference in Las Vegas.
• Interact and build relationships with individuals and organizations in the “world of direct marketing”.
• Exposure to the vast variety of potential career options available in the many disciplines under the direct marketing umbrella.
• Unprecedented visibility among leaders in the field.
• $45,000 salary and competitive benefits package.

• Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Business, Communications, Economics, English, Marketing, Psychology, Public Relations or comparable area of study.
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Leadership potential, as demonstrated through extracurricular activities or internship experience.

Please mail, email or fax all application components to:
DM Leadership Development Program
Direct Marketing Educational Foundation
1120 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036-6700
E-mail: dmldp@the-dma.org
Fax: 212.790.1561

All applicants must submit the following by April 8, 2008:

1. Job Application
Please download and complete.

2. Cover Letter
Letter of self-introduction, no more than 500 words, that makes a case for your candidacy. The letter should give your reasons for wanting to participate in the DMLDP and your interest in the Direct Marketing field.

3. Resume
In addition to outlining your educational background, work experience (including description of your duties), volunteer work and/or honors and awards, your resume should make note of any course work that is relevant to the DMLDP. Include prior internships and any special skills or experience you may have (computer-related experience, foreign languages, etc.)

Applicants selected for interviews must also submit the following:
1. An official transcript
2. One academic and one professional letter of recommendation

Applicants are responsible for their own travel for interviews and job relocation (if necessary).