Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Social Impact Marketing Managers
Amira suggests that entry-level positions in social impact marketing often begin with internships during undergraduate studies, focusing on areas like social media marketing and strategy; "get those internships and there are a lot of paid internships out there," she emphasizes, adding that transferable skills gained through internships, even outside one's desired field, are highly valuable when seeking post-graduation roles.
Internships, Networking, Transferable Skills, Paid Opportunities, Entry-Level Positions
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Amira Davis
Social Impact Marketing Manager
Discovery Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, 2016
UCLA Anderson (FTMBA 2025)
Marketing
Education
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Many companies hire college students for internships in social media marketing and marketing strategy.
2. Paid internships are valuable and students should seek them out; unpaid internships should be avoided.
3. Entry-level positions and traineeships exist in various fields, and skills gained in one industry are often transferable to others.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergrad college student might consider?
For an entry-level position, especially in marketing while you're still in school, there are many larger companies that hire college students as interns. These interns help with various tasks, particularly in the digital landscape.
Many businesses need assistance with social media marketing and developing marketing strategies. This is how I was able to get my start in undergrad: I took on internships where I provided and executed marketing strategies for companies.
For those interested in sports, the athletics department often has internships available. These opportunities are frequently posted on job boards for college students. It’s important to pursue paid internships, as your work has value and should be compensated.
After graduating, there are also traineeships and externships available to help you get your foot in the door across various companies. These opportunities are often for recent graduates or students in their junior or senior year.
Don't be discouraged if your first role isn't in your dream industry. Skills are transferable. For example, if you gain experience in tech, those skills will still be valuable if you later decide to move into the sports industry. This experience is crucial compared to someone without it. These are the factors I would consider for entry-level positions as an undergraduate student.