What does MAIP mean in ADVERTISING

The Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP) is an initiative from the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4A's). It is designed to create a pipeline to careers in advertising for diverse talent and promote diversity in the advertising industry through experiential learning opportunities and mentorship.

All US-based college students & recent graduates who are currently enrolled or have recently graduated are eligible to apply. You must be at least 18 years old, authorized to work within the United States and demonstrate passion and interest within the creative industries or media/marketing sectors.

MAIP typically lasts 10 weeks starting at the end of May or beginning of June each year until mid-August. Selected participants also receive access to resources such as job search tips, resume review services, interviewing advice, and more throughout the entire program.

During their internship, participants receive professional development workshops with 4A's executives, online tool training sessions with tech partners like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Slack & Getty Images, team building activities and much more! There will also be special regional events designed specifically for each region that are tailored around that city's culture & its community.

With participation in MAIP comes access to networking opportunities with other interns as well as mentors that are provided by leading agencies across the country. Participants will also have various skill development experiences led by senior executives across different disciplines like creative strategy or media planning & buying. In addition, interns will receive a weekly stipend throughout their program which varies based on location and placement agency.