Entry-Level Positions for Aspiring Coordinators at Deutsch LA
Christopher, an Account Executive at Deutsch LA, advises undergraduate students interested in advertising to target "any title that has coordinator attached to it," emphasizing these roles offer valuable learning and observation opportunities. A willingness to start at a coordinator level, coupled with seeking a company with a defined growth plan, can significantly advance one's career trajectory, as illustrated by Christopher's own upward mobility within the same company.
Entry-Level Positions, Career Development, Growth Opportunities, Networking, Professional Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Christopher Morales
Account Executive
Deutsch LA
Cornell University, 2020
N/A
Communications
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Creative
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Consider entry-level positions with "coordinator" in the title to gain experience and learn the agency environment.
2. Look for companies with growth plans to ensure career progression.
3. Use your first years to understand company processes and leverage that experience to seek promotions or new roles aligning with your values and career goals.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
College graduates considering a career in advertising should look for titles with "coordinator" attached. When I first emailed my current workplace, I admitted I lacked large agency experience from my internship.
Stating I was open to any coordinator-level role reminded them of me when a position opened up. They then offered me an interview, and fortunately, it worked out. You may be at a lower level on the team, but that doesn't mean you're excluded from conversations.
It's an opportunity to learn and observe. As I've mentioned before, I've been able to work my way up within the same company. So, ensure that not only are you pursuing coordinator roles, but also that the company you join has a growth plan for you.
If they don't, use those first couple of years to understand the company's ways of working. Then, you can leverage that experience to find a different company with a title that aligns with your values and long-term growth aspirations.