Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Senior Digital Strategists
For entry-level positions in the entertainment industry, Jessica recommends agency-side roles like "coordinators, Junior producers, Junior strategists," offering valuable learning experiences. In-house opportunities often focus on production assistance or "desk opportunities," providing networking advantages within specific production companies.
Entry-Level Jobs, Agency vs. In-house Roles, Digital Strategy, Entertainment Industry, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Grad Programs
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Jessica Brooks
Sr. Digital Strategist
BOND Entertainment Agency
University of Arizona; 3.5 years did not graduate
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Communication and Marketing
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Agency-side entry-level roles include coordinators, junior producers, and junior strategists.
2. In-house roles offer more production-side assistance opportunities and "desk" roles that provide networking benefits.
3. Internships provide valuable networking and introductory experience within the entertainment industry, leading to coordinator or entry-level positions after graduation.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in the field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
I think the difference between working at an agency versus in-house is significant. At an agency, there are opportunities for coordinators, junior producers, and junior strategists.
These are all entry-level roles that will help you learn what that job entails and what the team needs. I recommend starting there as a recent college graduate.
For internships in-house, there are usually more opportunities on the production side. You'll assist more with junior roles rather than leading them yourself.
There's also a desk opportunity, which might not sound exciting, but it lets you meet everyone at the production company. At the internship level in entertainment, these are more like meet-and-greet opportunities.
As an undergraduate, I recommend starting with coordinator or entry-level roles.