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 role through an advertising and media executive media specialist advanced apprenticeship.
This will usually take 18 months to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
There are no set entry requirements for this route but it may help you to get in if you have:
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.
AdMission has a list of agencies that may offer work experience or internships.
Any previous work experience in media, marketing, communications or sales would also be useful.
You can find out more about becoming an advertising media planner from the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising and Creative Choices.
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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