Finance Intern - Summer 2012

Administrative

Job Summary:

As a Finance Intern at Tocquigny, you will work as part of the 17Stories team and gain an understanding of how an agency works behind the scences. You will perform general accounting, finance and adminstrative tasks. You will be in charge of maininting records and documentation and assist in entry of accounts payable.  In addition, you will work on your presentations skills through monthly/weekly financial reports to the finance team. 

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in time management and task prioritization
• Experience on PC platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of finance/accounting systems
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Superior attention to detail

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

 

Human Resources Intern - Summer 2012

Administrative

Job Summary:

As a HR Intern at Tocquigny, you will participate in various phases of the employee selection process; assist in maintaining the applicant-tracking database by documenting referral source, applicant participation in various phases of the employment process and outcome information; produce and send applicant response & rejection letters; manage the HR intranet web page; maintain, update and assemble recruitment and benefit information such as brochures, new employee packets and information about the organization, its opportunities and its benefits; participate in assisting with the logistics associated with employee recognition programs; research and prepare drafts of materials relating to a variety of human resources topics; and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in time management and task prioritization
• Experience on PC platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of HR field
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Superior attention to detail

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Account Service Internship - Summer 2012

Client Engagement

Job Summary:

As an Account Service Intern at Tocquigny, you will work as part of the team facilitating the development of web and interactive solutions to meet our clients’ needs. The internship will be hands-on and include guidance in developing content managed web sites, custom web applications, front-end design, and other interactive media while incorporating best practices.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Strong presentations skills
• Proficiency in time management and task prioritization
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Superior attention to detail

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Katelyn, Account Services Intern, Winter 2009-10
"My internship at Tocquigny has been such a rewarding experience! From client meetings to campaign strategy, Tocquigny provides an exciting work environment that challenges the norm and inspires creative and new ideas. My favorite aspect of the internship experience has been the freedom to work with various departments within the agency and really discover my true passions. I will always remember the fun, supportive and inspiring people that define the Tocquigny experience."

Account Supervisor

Client Engagement

Job Summary:

The Account Supervisor job combines both strategic and marketing plan development, with a keen understanding of the digital space and how to initiate, develop, execute and measure business building initiatives. The Account Supervisor has the ability to completely and effectively manage a given client’s day-to-day needs as well as the teams that support those needs. The Account Supervisor is responsible for keeping all assigned accounts and/or projects financially in-line with Tocquigny company policies and procedures. 

Areas of Accountability

Client/Account Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for insuring that all digital marketing programs and initiatives have measurement plans in place and that the results are compiled, analyzed, and utilized in the planning process. 
• Proactively introduces new ideas and approaches for how to utilize/optimize digital marketing and capitalize on emerging technology and media innovations.
• Responsible for leading the digital competitive monitoring and tracking. Also must ensure that both the agency and client teams are alerted to the latest competitive activities, emerging technology and new media innovations which may impact the client’s business and/or lead to new creative solutions and opportunities.
• Be the day-to-day resource for interactive leadership/vision for mid- to senior-level clientsas well as internal team and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Document, negotiate, and secure all contractual and financial agreements and sign-offs with Clients in a timely manner.

Team Communication:

• Provide clear and regular communication regarding client and project goals, prioritization, and measures of success to the Account Director on a weekly basis.
• Serve as an escalation point for Account Coordinator, Account Manager and Interactive Producer for client/account issues.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all assigned accounts conform to the rigors of fiscal management and oversight
• Compliant with company guidelines.

Business Development:

As assigned, respond to RFPs and/or requests for participation in agency pitches:

• Drive the proposal process, including owning the master schedule and securing resources, facilitation of brainstorming meetings, reviewing budgets, leading the development for the overall vision/strategy, and ensuring timely delivery of a quality final proposal.

Requirements

• Capable to lead, present and sell effectively while building rapport among clients and internal constituencies
• Enthusiasm for the interactive category and toward driving innovation
• Excellent writing and presentation skills
• Must have 7-9+ years in client service at an interactive advertising or marketing firm
• Other duties as assigned

Package:

Tocquigny will offer the following benefits for this position:

• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Contributory 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation

Tocquigny is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

No search firms please.

Brand Strategist

Client Engagement

Job Description

The Brand Strategist is responsible for leading client engagements involving all aspects of brand strategy as a collaborative team member with client services and creative.
 

The Brand Strategist is responsible for research, analysis, planning, writing, and uncovering insights and developing strategies that articulate and position brands, launch new programs and guide creative expression. The Brand Strategist will have primary responsibility for deliverables such as personas, positioning statements, message frameworks, brand pyramids, brand manifestos, and brand marketing plans. The Brand Strategist will also play a major role in guiding the creative teams through written briefs and internal reviews.

The Brand Strategist also collaborates closely with Client Services and Creative Directors on assigned clients to ensure that solutions are as integrated as possible.

The Brand Strategist is responsible for contributing to the agency’s growth by identifying and scoping new opportunities both with the client services team and with business development.

Desired Skills & Experience

Specific experience MUST include:

• Designing research methodologies, developing screeners and discussion guides, fielding qualitative research and directing 3rd party research firms.
• Facilitating client groups.
• Analyzing multiple data sets to uncover patterns and themes that lead to insights
• Creating brand platforms that drive creative expression of brand names, identities, identity themes, branded experiences, etc.
• Creating campaign plans and writing creative briefs that drive creative execution of integrated campaigns.
• Proven experience creating strategies that are executable through creative expression
• Proven experience in directing the work of junior strategists and designers.
• Scoping research and strategy engagements for existing and new clients.
• Comes to the table with strong, well-reasoned points of view about businesses, brands and audiences. Is able to have productive and collaborative discussions around those points of view and defend/refine where appropriate.
• Has the skills and experience necessary to bring the audience and business perspectives together to craft and execute an impactful and compelling brand strategy and positioning.
• Can collect, analyze and synthesize the kinds of quantitative and qualitative data required to generate actionable audience and brand insights.
• Applies audience understanding of the relationship with the brand, and advertising in the category to the development of positioning, strategy, creative concepting and execution — and manages all research directly pertaining to creative.

Requirements Highlights:

• A minimum of 6+ years account planning or brand strategy experience, with 4+ years agency experience
• Bachelor’s required, Master’s encouraged
• Experience interacting and presenting to the clients
• The talent, creativity and demonstrated experience to produce world-class solutions
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment across disciplines
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment, on complex multiple assignments
• The flexibility to meet shifting client needs and priorities
• Strong organizational and people management skills
• Strong research, and analysis, skills, spotting trends and patterns, with an innate curiosity and insight into human behavior
• Experience in deriving and generating insights that inform creative and business strategies
• Excellent written and verbal communications and dynamic presentation skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software tools
• Strong interpersonal skills (open, friendly and supportive attitude)
• The desire to do excellent work and have fun doing it
• The drive and commitment to help Tocquigny grow successfully
• Ability to travel 10% to 20%

Art Direction Internship - Summer 2012

Creative

Job Summary:

As an Art Direction Intern at Tocquigny, you will get an inside look at the creation, design, and production of different projects across multiple media — primarily print, online, and video. You will also learn key best practices through hands-on experience.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Must have student or professional work samples (printed, Web-based, or PDFs) for review
• Must be enrolled in or have completed in an intermediate or advanced portfolio class
• Proficiency in (or working knowledge of) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Solid design skills and a creative approach to projects
• The ability to research stock photography sites for client and agency needs
• The ability to operate Mac systems, scanners, Fiery-equipped color printers, and other DTP equipment (or the ability to learn quickly)
• Must have superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive, energetic attitude

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Angela, Creative Dept. Intern, Winter 2009-10
"As a creative student, I chose to work at Tocquigny because I wanted to enhance my portfolio with interactive advertising work. It’s rewarding to know that I get to work on real-life projects for different clients that are actually produced and go live. Best of all, while everyone I’ve met is extremely hard-working, the office still keeps a relaxed and friendly environment that makes it fun to work in."

Copywriting Internship - Summer 2012

Creative

Job Summary:

As a copywriting intern at Tocquigny, you will get an inside look at the creation, design, and production of different projects across multiple media – primarily print, online, video and mobile. You will also learn key best practices through hands-on experience with our creative team.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Must have student or professional work samples (printed, Web-based, or PDFs) for review
• Must be enrolled in or have completed in an intermediate or advanced portfolio class
• Solid writing skills and a creative approach to projects
• The ability to research and write intelligently on unfamiliar topics for client and agency needs
• Must have superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and a positive, energetic attitude

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Senior Copywriter

Creative

Generate big ideas and write engaging copy for world-class clients.

Job Summary:

Tocquigny is looking for a Senior Copywriter with a highly conceptual portfolio full of creative solutions for cool and interesting companies. This person must be able to concept a big idea, create a client’s brand messaging deck and knock out down-and-dirty copy. They’ve won creative awards and aren’t afraid to show it. We’re a tight-knit team looking for another member to find solutions that haven’t been thought of yet. If that’s you, let us know.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Research, conceive and develop big ideas in advertising, social media, online content and digital experiences
• Write and edit effective copy for all forms of interactive media-based projects
• Play a vital role in development and execution of website content strategy and social media campaigns
• Grasp a client’s business objectives, brand guidelines and target audience to inform strong executions
• Clearly articulate thinking behind creative solutions to both internal and external audiences; strong presentation skills required
• Manage and prioritize work effectively
• Work enthusiastically, respectfully and collaboratively with other team members

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in creative writing in an agency, with an interactive focus
• Excellent conceptual abilities
• Deep understanding of digital, mobile and social marketing strategies
• A positive attitude, a sense of humor and the ability to work in a collaborative environment

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Advertising, Journalism, English or Communications. Portfolio school a plus 

Package:

Tocquigny will offer the following benefits for this position:

• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Contributory 401K
• Two weeks paid vacation

Tocquigny is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

No search firms please.

Local candidates only.

Sr. Art Director

Creative

Job Summary:

Tocquigny is looking for a strong Sr. Art  Director with a killer digital portfolio who has worked on big brands and elevated small ones to award-winning stature. This person must have the ability to roll up their sleeves and execute quickly. Must be highly conceptual — not just a window dresser for wireframes. We’re a tight-knit team looking for another member to do groundbreaking work. If that’s you, let us know.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Generate highly conceptual ideas in the digital sphere and across multiple mediums
• Maintain and establish high creative standards
• Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, Writers and Designers
• Conceptualize, brainstorm and execute digital ideas
• Participate in new business presentations
• Mentor junior team members

Qualifications:

• 5+ years design experience, preferably in an interactive agency 
• Advanced command of standard design and layout applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• The ability to simultaneously work on multiple assignments for multiple clients
• Solid understanding of the digital landscape, including ecommerce websites, online campaigns, social media and mobile
• A positive attitude, a sense of humor and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
• The ability to articulate your concepts to senior agency leaders and clients as well
• Strong presentation skills
• Open to positive feedback and critique
• Solid knowledge of the digital production process (e.g. optimizing graphics, compression settings and file size and image optimization)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Advertising, Graphic Design or Web Design. Portfolio school a plus.

Digital Media Director

Media

Job Summary:

Tocquigny is searching for a Digital Media Director to mentor and lead the Digital Media Department.  Overseeing a group of 5-7 media professionals, the Digital Media Director will be a hands-on manager guiding our digital media offering, leading our Media team and presenting to clients. As an expert advisor for both lead generation and campaign management, the director will specialize in strategy, planning and execution through use of digital channels such as online display, search, email and social media.  The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in planning, overseeing and reporting on multi-million dollar campaigns.

Summary of Essential Functions:       

• Supervise, manage, and train the team’s resources in their respective focus areas within, media planning, social media and search marketing. 
• Direct your team in the day-to-day execution and optimization of all online media campaigns
• Provide digital marketing thought leadership and expertise to the Client Engagement team and upper management
• Support business development efforts by preparing presentation materials and presenting to potential clients
• Actively provide relevant information about trends in digital media while identifying digital marketing opportunities for both clients and business prospects.
• Oversee the planning, development and execution of all media strategies.
• Synthesize qualitative and quantitative performance data across media channels to produce cross-channel insights that inform actionable optimizations and reports for our clients.
• Conceptualize and initiate tests in creative, micro-sites/landing pages and placements/channels in order to continually improve key metrics across campaigns.
• Ensure paid media, SEM and social media strategies align to our strategic and tactical goals while efficiently driving prospects to our branded digital experiences including desktop, mobile and tablet devices.
• Partner with the client teams to ensure breakthrough creative units that are on-strategy and exceed the client’s expectations.
• Review and, where appropriate, improve media department processes to reach optimal efficiency.

 Job Qualifications:                              

• BS/BA required and 7+ years experience in digital marketing and online media buying across various channels
• 5+ years of search marketing experience, including both paid and organic search
• 3+ years managing a team of at least 3 direct reports.
• Experience with Google AdWords and Microsoft AdCenter. Google AdWords certification is preferred
• 2+ years of social media experience
• Proficiency in media research, reporting and optimization tools. 
• Experience with web analytics tools, such as Omniture, Coremetrics, Webtrends, Google Analytics.
• Demonstrated leader with strong presentation and writing skills
• Strong analytical and math skills

Package:

Tocquigny will offer the following benefits for this position:

• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Contributory 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation

Tocquigny is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V

No search firms please. 

Media Internship - Summer 2012

Media

Tocquigny is looking for a Media Intern. As a Media Intern at Tocquigny, you will assist the media team and perform the tasks of an assistant media planner/buyer. At Tocquigny, you will gain a well-rounded understanding of media buying and planning, as well as agency and media processes. You will help with client reporting on media campaigns, help plan/buy media and will be in charge of all media billing/invoicing. In addition, you will get to work on improving your media analytical skills through implementation, measurement, and optimization.

Requirements:

• Must be able to work approx. 12-15 hours per week
• Knowledge of Media (i.e. taken media coursework classes or is part of the Texas Media Sequence)
• Superior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and how to use pivot tables preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Point and Word
• Hands-on Experience with Facebook Advertising 
• Experience with 3^rd party ad serving software preferred
• Research oriented
• Analytical skills
• Proactive, go-getter personality

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Rocco, Interactive Media Group Intern, Winter 2009-10
"Being an intern at Tocquigny has been such an unforgettable experience to me as an up-and-coming professional in the industry. It’s such an amazing feeling heading to work each morning, knowing that no two days at the office are ever the same when you're surrounded by an eclectic group of thinkers. My brothers and sisters at Tocquigny are some of the brightest out there, making it the ideal work environment for knowledge-thirsty minds."

Executive Internship - Summer 2012

Strategy

Job Summary:

As the Executive Intern you will provide support to the company's CEO across a variety of functions, including account planning, account service, public relations, and new business. The Executive Intern is expected to understand Tocquigny’s overarching business goals and practices and to be able to meet multiple project deadlines with quality work. You will be part of the Tocquigny team and gain hands-on, 360° experience at a leading interactive advertising agency.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior or graduate student
• Comprehensive and actionable knowledge of traditional and emerging marketing communication tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding research and analytical skills
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Shows initiative in taking on new tasks and projects
• Fluent in Microsoft PPT, Excel and Word

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Jared, Account Services Intern, Winter 2009-10
"I really enjoy the opportunity to work on many different types of projects and get completely involved with them. I also find it very informative and rewarding to work closely with a client from the conception of a project to its final product."

Social Media/Account Planning Internship - Summer 2012

Strategy

Job Summary:

As a Social Media Intern at Tocquigny, you will work as part of the team, managing social media for clients and providing back-end reporting and analytics to meet our clients’ needs. The internship will be hands-on and include experience and guidance in planning and executing social media campaigns, metrics, optimization and analysis, and other related tasks while incorporating best practices.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Strong experience using social media
• Ability to think like a detective and be creative
• Willingness to learn how to use multiple SEM tools
• Interest in social media, its effects to the web, and its future
• Great multi-tasker
• Proficiency in Excel, PPT, and Word
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Superior attention to detail
• Research oriented and entrepreneurial 

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

Sizhan, Interactive Media Group Intern, Winter 2009-10
"The projects I do are so innovative and exciting that sometimes I feel I’m living in the future of advertising. But no, this is the Interactive Media Group. It’s how we roll every day."

Experience Lead

Technology

Tocquigny is seeking a talented Experience Lead to guide our clients and internal teams in the creation and articulation of engaging user-centered web and mobile experiences.

As a member of our Technology team, the ideal Experience Lead is someone who strives for design innovation, cares passionately about the smallest details, is comfortable collaborating with and presenting to clients of all sizes, and has the capacity to translate and distill ambiguous information into formalized deliverables to inform visual design and development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Client Engagement team to craft project scopes and schedules
• Partner with discipline leads to ensure experience vision is maintained throughout project lifecycle
• Create or oversee all UX deliverables, including strategic visions, business requirements, personas, use cases, site maps, wireframes, flows, functional specifications, and prototypes
• Conduct or participate in user research and usability testing
• Mentor small team of experience designers, information architects, and interaction designers
• Establish and evangelize user-centered design and usability best practices
• Assist business development in pitch preparations and presentations

Requirements

• 5 years experience creating complex interfaces for large websites or applications
• Proven ability to create UX deliverables, including strategic visions, business requirements, personas, use cases, site maps, wireframes, flows, functional specifications, and prototypes
• Capacity to operate as both a discipline leader and collaborative team member
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Understanding of current web standards and design trends
• Ability to develop prototypes using HTML, CSS and JavaScript (jQuery) or other technologies is a plus, but not essential.
• Bachelor’s degree required

All candidates will need to present a portfolio of relevant work examples. 

Package:

Tocquigny will offer the following benefits for this position:

• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Contributory 401(k)
• Two weeks paid vacation

Tocquigny is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V 

Interactive Internship - Summer 2012

Technology

Job Summary:

As an Interactive Intern at Tocquigny, you will work as part of the team developing web and interactive solutions to meet our clients’ needs. The internship will be hands-on and include guidance in developing content managed web sites, custom web applications, front-end design, and other interactive media while incorporating best practices.

Requirements:

• Must be a junior, senior, or graduate student
• Must be able to work approximately 12-15 hours per week
• Fluency in the following languages: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery
• Knowledge of PHP, Objective C, Mobile skills (not required, but a plus)
• Experience on Mac and PC platforms
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Superior attention to detail

All interns will receive a stipend for their work. We can also verify your internship should you require documentation to receive college credit.

Resumes due by 4/6/12 at 11:59 PM. All resumes submitted after the deadline will be considered for the Fall 2012 Internship.

James, Interactive Dept. Intern, Winter 2009-10
"My schoolmates often tell me their developer internships are dull and tedious. They seldom write any code and if they do, it’s only one or two lines. Here at Tocquigny, I have experienced just the opposite. I get to creatively code for sites on production and in parallel learn useful problem solving techniques for the web. I have not been treated as an intern and believe my work here with numerous web development tools and languages will open a superior opportunity in the future."