Entry-level Positions for Aspiring Ad Operations Professionals
Amy, a Senior Client Solutions Manager at FreeWheel, suggests entry-level roles in media companies such as "ad traffic or an Ops person" to gain industry knowledge, highlighting the value of internships. A "strategy and data mindset" is also beneficial for those seeking more technical or analytical roles within the field, according to Amy's experience.
Entry-Level Positions, Media Industry, Data Analysis, Strategy, Internships
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Amy Chen
Sr. Client Solutions Manager
FreeWheel, a Comcast Company
University of California, Irvine & 2011
UCLA, Anderson School of Management, MBA
Marketing
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Consider internships or entry-level positions at media companies.
2. Gaining industry knowledge in areas like ad traffic or operations is beneficial.
3. A background in strategy and data analysis is valuable for technical and analytical roles in the field.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
In my role, people have come from different walks of life. If they wanted to go through the standard way, having an internship or an entry-level position at media companies is helpful.
This could be as an ad traffic or an operations person, or simply gaining industry knowledge. I definitely learned a lot about the upfronts business, media, and its seasons.
However, having a strategy and data mindset is crucial if you want to get into the more technical and analytical sides of this field. Those are the places to start.