Seeking a talented Developer who enjoys the challenges of working on large, dynamic, web-based applications for high profile clients. In collaboration wtih User Experience and Creative teams, our developers build small to large-scale web sites, applications, and other cutting edge digital solutions for our clients. The ideal candidate is innovative, creative, driven, and comfortable handling quick deadlines and multiple projects.

Serves as primary conduit between agency account teams and the interactive design and development teams. Will oversee the production of a variety of small to medium sized projects from emails, and landing pages, to microsites and display advertising campaigns.

Serves as primary contact between client and agency. Identifies client needs and opportunities, then applies appropriate agency resources by providing strategic direction and ongoing project management to creative, media, production and other agency disciplines (including collaboration with partner agencies).

Applies knowledge of device differentiation, mobile platforms and marketing strategy/branding to plan and evaluate application usage and compatibility in messaging.

Requires ongoing collaboration internal teams to stay current on business planning and initiatives e.g. New Market Development, Device, Product and Go to Market teams.

Liaison between headquarters marketing, application developers, advertising agencies and internal Advertising and MarCom teams

Builds customer loyalty among internal and external teams by providing excellent service, driving asset retention, and securing approvals in a timely basis while creating innovative quality solutions.

Maintains strong business relationships with application developers and content providers. E.g. NetFlix, EA, Google, Hulu and Slacker

Retains 3rd party digital assets in numerous orientations and formats to meet VZW standards.
Ensures developers adhere to approval timeframes and maintain integrity of production schedules. 

Serves as support for internal and external agency teams in Multicultural, Consumer and Business Advertising and MarCOM.

We seek a Senior Accountant with 3-5 years of accounting experience with a strong proven track record in general accounting and the monthly close process in a publicly traded company.
A key aspect of the role is a willingness to be “hands-on” and very involved in the details and relates well with all levels of management.  You must be able to work well independently as well as in a highly collaborative team environment.  Effective leadership skills are essential.  The person will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
Overtime is required on a periodic basis especially during month end and year end reporting, or as requested by the Accounting Manager.
Duties Include:
• Assist the Accounting Manager in the monthly close process
• Prepare journal entries
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations
• Assist the Accounting Manager in preparing forecasts and other month end reports
• Assist with internal or external audits
• Assist with internal control compliance and documentation
• Work on ad hoc projects as needed
Requirements:  Ideal candidates will have a B.S or B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of experience in public or corporate accounting is required, preferably in a fast paced environment, and be extremely technology/computer savvy.
• Have a strong sense of urgency and the ability to drive workflow and deliver timely reports and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of GAAP
• Solid experience in general ledger accounting and month end closing
• Team player
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong PC and communication skills
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment where demands and priorities change rapidly
• Organizational and time management skills
• Very hands on and roll up the sleeves attitude
• Able to prioritize and multi task effectively
• Strong technical skills in accounting and internal controls
• Meet deadlines consistently on a timely basis
• Strong attention to detail but also have a desire to understand the big picture
• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from the Accounting Manager to accomplish objectives
• Strong Excel and General Ledger software skills

Supervises the 2nd shift studio designer team to prepare content appropriate for visual communications media such as online, digital, or print. 

We’re offering two hands-on internships for aspiring public relations professionals.  These paid internships ($10 per hour) provide invaluable insight into the world of agency public relations, and a chance to work with a broad range of client companies – from consumer to B2B.  We’re looking for bright students or recent grads that excel in writing, exhibit critical thinking and are committed to the challenge of public relations.  Those with the desire to learn the inner-workings of an integrated, full-service agency while assisting on PR client accounts and internal operations.

Duties:

• Draft press releases and other media materials
• Conduct primary and secondary research
• Compile results reports
• Arrange and coordinate media interviews
• Participate in strategy sessions and client meetings
• Provide additional writing and other support as needed
• Help manage media monitoring

Details:

• Full-time opportunity available (minimum 30 hours per week)
• Four month commitment (January – April, May – August and September – December)
• Monthly evaluations to ensure professional development
• Course credit may be available through participating schools
• Knowledge of, appreciation for and adherence to AP Style is crucial
• Minimum two years of college coursework completed, recent graduate preferred
• Major in journalism, public relations, communications, or other related discipline
• Preference given to those with prior internships or related practical experience
• Sense of humor and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities will bode well for success
• Internet savvy and strong web research skills
• Desire to learn and grow
• Demonstrated written and verbal communications skills
• Basic knowledge of public relations from prior studies, internships or volunteer work

To apply for the internship, please submit a resume and writing samples to:

Liz Baker
Phone: 864-271-0500
Fax: 864-235-5941
liz.baker@erwinpenland.com
 

The Account Supervisor (AS) collaborates with the Management Supervisor and/or Account Director to develop the overall strategic plans and objectives for the account.  The AS also leads and manages the junior team on strategy development and execution of individual projects, taking ultimate responsibility for ensuring that agency output adheres to client objectives, meets client deadlines, and achieves agency quality standards.

Looking for someone who can do it all. Planning, budgeting, scheduling, assembling bid documents and drawings, selecting vendors, production, fabrication and installation per ADA requirements, the works. Got to be a go-getter, someone with tons of experience who can take the reins and crack them too, making deadlines and meeting budget objectives without missing the teeniest detail.

Projects will include: environments, exhibits, and signage systems for stadiums and large-audience venues all across the country. So, some cool stuff.

Creatively driven PR professional with agency experience on national and retail brands.

The ideal candidate will possess strong modeling and analysis skills and project management skills. Power user of SAS based Statistics. Candidate must have significant hands-on experience managing large scale cross-product analyses with ability to influence people across all levels of both internal and external clients.

Thank you for your interest in the Erwin-Penland Summer Internship Program. We will be accepting applications for the 2012 summer internship program VERY SOON so keep an eye on this site for updates! Please do not submit resumes yet as we will have a few additional questions for you to answer. Did we mention that this is a paid internship?

How it works:

You’ll be assigned specific projects and responsibilities within all agency disciplines and teams, and you’ll have a mentor who will be your advisor and supervisor. You’ll work together with other interns on an eight-week long project for one of Erwin-Penland’s clients and present your findings to a group of agency leaders. You will enjoy opportunities to attend client meetings, vendor meetings, employee meetings, meetings about upcoming meetings and impromptu meetings. And yes, you’ll even have the good fortune to schedule a few meetings.

At the end of the eight weeks, we’ll tell you how you did and you’ll tell us what you thought about the whole experience. And while the rest of your classmates are folding jeans at the Gap all summer, you’ll go back to school with something relevant to add to the “Experience” section of your resume. You may even earn a few class credits for all your hard work.

Who we’re looking for:

Rising Juniors or Seniors with at least two years of college coursework under their belt. There’s no specific major, GPA cut-off or test score we’re looking for. But we like smart people who want to work in advertising or marketing.

Stay tuned for more information!

The Producer is a creative advertising practitioner with special skills in film and sound.  He/she is responsible for bringing the creative concept to life via TV or radio by managing all production activities including director search, studio /supplier negotiation and bidding, pre-production preparation, shooting, recording, editing, and final shipping.

Looking for a writer with a fire in the gut to do the great stuff. We want a writer who can write for all forms of media, who wants his or her name on a ton of trophies, and who can be happy in a collaborative, collegial and fast-moving setting. Should have at least 3 years experience. You don't need a million things in your portfolio. But you've got to be great.

Responsible for assisting in the translation of concepts and layouts, into comprehensives, and final mechanical executions for print, interactive and collateral material – under creative supervision. Works as part of a team to achieve client and agency objectives. Standard mid-shift hours are 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

MUST SEND PORTFOLIO LINK/WORK SAMPLES WITH RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED!

Supports client team by facilitating contact between client and agency. Gathers information from client and other external sources to guide agency work and helps coordinate efforts of creative, media, production and other agency disciplines.

Serves as primary contact between client and agency. Identifies client needs and opportunities, then applies appropriate agency resources by providing strategic direction and ongoing project management to creative, media, production and other agency disciplines.