Why, when and where are the DMWT Intern Search Events taking place?

Intern selection will take place in February 19 through March 2009 to provide the opportunity for people around the state to become a Don’t Mess with Texas Intern. Event dates include:

Austin: February 26, Hancock Center, 41st and Red River Streets, noon-6 p.m. CST.
Dallas: March 5, Victory Park, near the intersection of Victory Avenue and High Market Street, noon-6 p.m. CST.
Houston: March 12, The Shops at Houston Center, Surface Parking Lot 95, at Caroline and Rusk Streets, noon-6 p.m. CST.
South Padre: March 20, South Padre Island Visitors Center & CVB, 600 Padre Blvd., noon-6 p.m. CST.

See the first Intern blog to find exact times and locations for our four live auditions.

Will the DMWT Intern Search Events be the only time people can apply to become Don’t Mess with Texas Interns?

No, people can also apply via this Web site or by mail so that everyone in the state has an equal opportunity if they are unable to attend a pre-scheduled event. For the mailing address go here.
The online and mail entry deadline is March 20 at 6 p.m. CST.

How will Don’t Mess with Texas Interns be selected?

At the DMWT Intern Search events, hopefuls will audition in front of a group of judges comprised of industry professionals. Interns will be selected by the judges and student peers based on their audition and their application responses.
At the end of March, the judges will advance 50 Texans to the next round. Next, they will shortlist 10 Texans, then narrow it down to five hopefuls. Of the five, two winners will be selected by judges’ vote. The remaining three will be up for public vote online, from April 13 through May 1, to decide the final Don’t Mess with Texas Intern. Continue to check back on the site for updates.

What is the purpose of the Don’t Mess with Texas Interns, what will they be doing and when?

On behalf of Don’t Mess with Texas, the advertising agency of record is hiring three Interns to work on the campaign during the months of June and July. Interns will perform duties such as promoting current Don’t Mess with Texas programs, reporting on the campaign progress and other tasks as assigned.
Internships pave the path for career and professional development.
Don’t Mess with Texas Interns will act as the outreach arm for the campaign by participating and capturing footage of statewide events where they will be promoting litter prevention messages.
DMWT Interns understand how to use social media and other creative tactics to reach their peers. Interns will be assigned “litter challenges” where they will have the opportunity to develop and promote their own creative and litter prevention ideas to persuade young people not to litter.

How will the Don’t Mess with Texas Interns be compensated?

Each Intern will be paid a stipend of $3,000.00 for their work performed in June and July of 2009.

How will the Don’t Mess with Texas Intern activities be captured?

Don’t Mess with Texas Intern campaign activities will be filmed and promoted on this Web site during the months of June – August 2009.
We will promote the Webisodes online to encourage visitors to come to the site and share the Webisodes with their friends.

For other questions about the Don’t Mess with Texas Intern Summer ’09 Program please send us an e-mail.