About: The Marcus Graham Project (MGP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of advertising, media, and marketing leaders from diverse backgrounds. MGP in collaboration with Mixto Agency is looking for a dynamic group of (25) Greater Dallas area students and professionals for its five-day Beauty & Fashion Marketing Vault.
MGP Beauty and Fashion Vault Purpose: The MGP Beauty and Fashion Vault is designed to bridge the gap between Black and Latino talent in the industry and aims to provide aspiring professionals with access to educational resources, networking opportunities, and a chance to engage with industry experts.
Participants of the Beauty and Fashion Vault marketing workshop will be briefed on specific creative challenge in the industry and will work in teams to develop a multi-platform marketing campaign that allows them to showcase their skills and ideas to industry professionals and guest panelists.
The workshop will include sessions focused on:
Beauty & Fashion Entrepreneurship
Resume & Portfolio Review
Digital Marketing Trends
Personal Branding
Brand Strategy
Influencer Collaborations
Selling & Copyright
Job & Internship Opportunities
Brand & Agency Exposure
Benefits:
Connect with industry mentors who can provide guidance, advice, and support throughout your career journey.
Access to networking events and panel discussions featuring experts from the beauty and fashion sectors.
Engage in real-world projects related to beauty and fashion marketing to apply the concepts learned in workshops.
Create a personalized profile showcasing your background, skills, and accomplishments to share with potential employers or mentors.
*Glow-Getter Opportunity: Exclusive chance for one exceptional participant to secure an opportunity with (insert company name) and an internship with our partner MIXTO. In addition there will be multiple opportunities for participants to network with MGP Alumni, local Beauty and Fashion Professionals and partnering brands hiring mentors.
Candidate Criteria
Must have a strong passion and desire for the beauty and fashion marketing career field.
Must be willing to learn an extreme amount of valuable information in a short period of time.
Must be 20 years of age or older.
Must be a resident of Dallas or willing to travel at your own expense.
Application deadline: Open
Dates: TBD
Location: Dallas, TX (TBD)
Sample Workshop Schedule and Events (subject to change):
Sunday (Dates TBD)
Brunch mixer
Swag Kit Presentation
Monday
Partnership and Industry Sponsored Panels
Assignment Rollout
Mentor and Team Coach Pairing
Tuesday
Facility Tour
Fashion Panel
MGP Creative Fashion Guests
Industry Mixer
Wednesday
Collaboration Day
Fashion Buyers Panel
Influencer Marketing Panel
How to Pitch Workshop
Thursday
Group Work Day
Corporate Review of Resumes/Portfolios
Friday,
Final Presentations
Winners Runway
End of workshop wrap-up
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