Advertising media planners decide which media is best suited to advertising their client's products or services.
£18,000 Starter
to£60,000 Experienced
37 to 39 a week
evenings occasionally
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a related subject like:
You'll usually need:
You may get into this job through an advertising and media executive advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
In smaller advertising agencies you could start in a more junior position, like an administrator, and work your way up as your experience of the industry develops.
The key to finding work is to get as much work experience as possible. It will help you get a better understanding of the role, and make contacts who may help you to find paid work in advertising. You could try:
Social networking sites like Twitter or LinkedIn can be useful for finding and contacting companies and agencies.
You could study the Foundation Certificate offered by the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising if you have less than a year's experience in an advertising, marketing or communications role.
Any work experience in media, marketing, communications or sales would also be useful.
You could join the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, for professional development, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming an advertising media planner from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising.
You can also find out more about working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work at a client's business or in an office.
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