What are the channels i need to go through to become part of an advertising agency?

Question

Hey! Im only a 15 year old boy but I have ambitions on becoming part of an advertising agency helping clients with their developed products for their customers possibly in ny since I live there. I came here to ask what do I need to take in high school that will look good on my resume for the certain college i need to go to to become part of an agency. I'm really good at art particulary in drawing/photography/graphic design [if theres other skills that i will need just tell me]. Basically can someone just tell me the process im going to need to go through to be become part of an advertising agency?

uhm thanks?

ok can someone please give me a straight out answer seesh immature weirdo.

and does anyone know any good agencies out there in ny

Answer 1

From the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Guide to Industries

Employees in advertising and public relations services should have good people skills, common sense, creativity, communication skills, and problem-solving ability. Foreign language skills have always been important for those wanting to work abroad for domestic firms or to represent foreign firms domestically. However, these skills are increasingly vital to reach linguistic minorities in U.S. cities, such as Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Houston, and Phoenix. New media, such as the Internet, are creating opportunities to market products, but also are increasing the need for additional training for those already employed. Keeping pace with technology is fundamental to success in the industry. In addition, advertisers must keep in tune with the changing values, cultures, and fashions of the Nation.

Most entry-level professional and managerial positions in advertising and public relations services require a bachelor’s degree, preferably with broad liberal arts exposure.

Beginners in advertising usually enter the industry in the account management or media department. Occasionally, entry-level positions are available in the market research or creative departments of an agency, but these positions usually require some experience. Completing an advertising-related internship while in school provides an advantage when applying for an entry-level position; in fact, internships are becoming a necessary step to obtaining permanent employment. In addition to an internship, courses in marketing, psychology, accounting, statistics, and creative design can help prepare potential entrants for careers in this field.

Assistant account executive positions—the entry-level account management occupation in most firms—require a bachelor’s degree in marketing or advertising, although some firms require a master’s degree in business administration.

Bachelor’s degrees are not required for entry-level positions in the creative department. Assistant art directors usually need at least a 2-year degree from an art or design school. Although assistant copywriters do not need a degree, obtaining one helps to develop the superior communication skills and abilities required for this job.

Assistant media planner or assistant media buyer also are good entry-level positions, but almost always require a bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in marketing or advertising. Experienced applicants who possess at least a master’s degree usually fill research positions. Often, they have a background in marketing or statistics and years of experience. Requirements for support services and administrative positions depend on the job and vary from firm to firm.

In public relations, employers prefer applicants with degrees in communications, journalism, English, or business. Some 4-year colleges and universities have begun to offer a concentration in public relations. Because there is keen competition for entry-level public relations jobs, workers are encouraged to gain experience through internships, co-op programs, or one of the formal public relations programs offered across the country. However, these programs are not available everywhere, so most public relations workers get the bulk of their training on the job. At some firms, this training consists of formal classroom education but, in most cases, workers train under the guidance of senior account executives or other experienced workers, gradually familiarizing themselves with public relations work. Entry-level workers often start as research or account assistants and may be promoted to account executive, account supervisor, vice president, and executive vice president.


For information about careers or training, contact:

American Association of Advertising Agencies, 405 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10174. Internet: http://www.aaaa.org

American Advertising Federation, 1101 Vermont Ave. NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005. Internet: http://www.aaf.org
For more information on accreditation

Answer 2

Hello,
I'm not in advertising but I'm in the business of selling money.
I own a mortgage company. If I was 15 this is what I would do,
I would become a student of the art of sales, is different than marketing, it's a science. It's a subject not taught in high school and in colleges but it's so crucial in life. Sales is what drives this economic, this country. You are selling all the time. If not a service or a product your selling your concepts your ideas, yourself. There is usually 7 steps in the process of a sale I'll talk about one of the steps, although there all important. The CLOSING. You are always closing. Close your way to the college you want, close your way to the career you want and close your way to the information you need to get there. If you understand the concept of selling you are so much more ahead than most people.

Good Luck

Answer 3

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Answer 4

well u see first do u have the magic arrows? you do? ok good well all you do is wait behind the boulder then when the demon comes out shoot it 3 times with the magic arows, his head will start to spin then jump up onto the boulder do a downward thrust with the sword of doom and level six is done

Answer 5

Thats going to take a very long time, good luck.