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Graduate Jump Start Program

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The Graduate Jump Start Program (GJSP) is intended for new college graduates seeking to break into an entry-level position. It’s designed to provide some experience, as an independent contractor, to build a professional portfolio and have access to a mentor as the candidate actively pursues a full-time gig.

The program lasts for three months. Initially, program participants will be provided with assignments designed to build real-world skills. As the program progresses, program participants will be encouraged to bring their own ideas for assignments. All assignments will be geared towards promoting the business, which serves as the “client.”

The program is expected to last three (3) months. Successful employment will end the program early.

Compensation

This is a paid position at a fixed-fee for a deliverable. There’s a deliverable due each week during the program. Each deliverable earns $150, which is paid bi-monthly in increments of $300. The total potential earned over the duration of the program is capped at $1,800.

Program participants are required to keep track of the time they spend. The business will provide an example, but the program participant will create their own tracking system. This is for developmental purposes as it exposes the participant to real-world agency work life.

For tax purposes, the position is a W-9 contractor. The company will issue the contractor an IRS Form 1099 in time for the next tax season. It’s important for applicants to understand what that means and obtain their own tax advice.

Requirements

The company is not in a position to provision devices. This means successful applicants must supply their own work devices, such as a computer and phone access.

The position is remote-based and the work hours are flexible. Meetings will be conducted twice a week by Zoom. One at the beginning of the week and one at the end. The company and the program participant will mutually agree on the timing of those meetings. We may also potentially meet for lunch at a mutually agreed location (i.e. a public coffee shop) in place of one or more of these meetings.

Deliverables

Assigned deliverables may vary, but generally will focus on tasks that build skills and provide the program participant with a chance to build a portfolio. Examples of deliverables may include, but are not limited to:

Blog / social media posts:

  • Summarizing news or trends
  • “Report” on webinars, podcasts or industry training courses
  • Interviewing industry professionals
  • Analyzing existing studies or surveys
  • Developing social media promotions for written posts

Fielding original small-scale surveys or studies:

  • Determining the theme
  • Researching the questionnaire
  • Fielding the survey
  • Analyzing the data and drafting a report

Media relations:

  • Developing or updating a media list
  • Writing and publishing a press release
  • Uploading to a wire service
  • Writing pitches and conducting media outreach
  • Tracking results

Project management:

  • Maintain a project tracker
  • PR and content measurement
  • Maintain time tracking

Professional exposure:

  • A participant on our client calls

Benefits:

  • Mentorship
  • Introduction to basic work requirements for an agency: time management, reporting, etc.
  • Experience writing and promoting professional-grade work
  • Byline, portfolio, and results you point to on a well-respected PR blog
  • If you do good work, the participant earns a professional reference

Company accolades:

Sword and the Script Media, LLC is an SBA-certified veteran-owned business.

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