JDPR announces the addition of three exemplary students to its Executive Management Assistance Program

Through the JDPR internship, college students gain real client experience and professional mentorship

JDPR proudly announces the addition of three new interns for Summer 2024 through the Executive Management Assistance Program (EMAP). For more than 20 years, the JDPR internship program has offered real-world marketing communications experience and professional mentorship to college students and young professionals. This summer’s EMAP cohort includes Bryn Bissinger, Sydney Hopkins and Shannon Murphy; each will work closely with JDPR’s account team and senior leadership to develop skills and gain valuable experience in marketing, public relations and communication strategy.

“Of the dozens of summer intern candidates, these three stood out as exemplary and have already proven themselves invaluable to the JDPR team,” said agency director Drew Dezen. “The interest in the EMAP program speaks volumes of its success. We are proud to provide our interns with the opportunities and resources they need to excel as communication professionals.”

Bryn Bissinger is a rising junior at Washington and Lee University with a double major in strategic communication and history. Outside of the classroom, Bissinger dedicates her time to the university’s women’s soccer team as a Division III athlete and serves as a member of the Delta Society, an independent Greek organization that prioritizes community service, academic excellence, personal growth and honorable living. As part of JDPR’s EMAP internship, Bissinger supports client work in the technology, lifestyle and sports categories with her skills in writing, creative ideation and critical thinking.

Sydney Hopkins received her undergraduate degree in media studies from Radford University and now attends Clemson University as a master’s student in the communication program. During her time at Radford, Hopkins gave back to the community through her many campus roles including serving as orientation director, executive leader for the Student Government Association, digital communications intern for the office of university relations and as part of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority. At JDPR, Hopkins continues to refine her writing, analysis, content development and communication skills through her support of JDPR’s lifestyle, health and technology clients.

Shannon Murphy is a rising senior completing her bachelor’s degree in communication from Clemson University. Murphy joined JDPR with previous marketing experience and with various extracurricular leadership positions including as a delegate and philanthropy chair for the Pi Beta Phi Fraternity, an academic tutor, and with the Public Relations Student Society of America. As part of the EMAP internship, Murphy supports JDPR’s lifestyle and manufacturing clients with her strong work ethic and her skills in writing, content development and organization.

JDPR is now accepting EMAP applications for the fall term. Interested college students studying communication, marketing, or related programs should send their resume and cover letter to Raine Riley at [email protected] or apply at www.jdpr.com.

About JDPR

Established in 1991 and headquartered in Greenville, SC, JDPR is a full-service marketing and communications consulting agency specializing in public relations strategy. The firm provides public relations strategic planning, creative idea-generation and program development and implementation for regional and national accounts.