Lockheed Martin Coming to Interview Public Relations Seniors and Grad Students

Lockheed Martin has begun this year’s recruiting process for the Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP). Each year we find students at the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communications in Public Relations with outstanding technical skills and leadership abilities.

Lockheed Martin selects students for CLDP from the top Public Relations programs in the country, and we offer those students an opportunity to develop their communication career with the largest defense contractor in the world. The program consists of:

One-year rotations at two Lockheed Martin sites
Competitive pay and benefits
Accelerated career development opportunities
Permanent position upon program completion
Practical experience in media relations, marketing communications, employee communications and community relations

From the Presidential Helicopter to the F-22 Raptor, the Corporation’s vast array of products and services play a critical role in global security. Lockheed Martin is also voted among the top employers of choice every year, earning Business Week’s number two spot in the top 50 “Best Places to Launch a Career.”

Jill Krugman (Grady alum) and Alyce Sarno will be in Athens to interview students on campus on Thursday, Oct. 30. Interested graduate and undergraduate students completing their public relations degrees by Spring 2008 should email their resumes to Donna LeBlond no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10. We will notify students who are chosen for interviews by Monday, Oct. 20, and will set-up interview times with the selected candidates.

Successful candidates should display:

Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Academic excellence including superior writing and interpersonal skills.
Energy, enthusiasm and a competitive drive.
Commitment to the profession, demonstrated through internships and other relevant work experience.
A willingness to change, be flexible and adapt to new situations.
Strong writing and interpersonal skills.
Natural curiosity and a desire to absorb and process knowledge.
Desire to make a difference, demonstrated through relevant extracurricular activities.

If students have any questions about the interview process or program, they are encouraged to email Ms. Sarno at: Alyce.M.Sarno@lmco.com

More detailed program information is contained in a PowerPoint presentation and flyer Jill is sending to our office for distribution. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Sarno. Students are also encouraged to contact Jill Krugman a CLDP graduate at Jill.krugman@lmco.com.