Entry-level positions for aspiring Account Coordinators
Kelsie, an Account Director at SHIFT Communications, identifies entry-level roles in public relations and marketing as "account coordinator, marketing coordinator, social media specialist, [and] marketing specialist," advising undergraduates to seek "coordinator, specialist type titles" depending on their area of interest within the various departments. These roles provide foundational experience in client relations, social media, or marketing functions like email marketing and paid media.
Entry-Level Jobs, Marketing, Public Relations, Client Relations, Social Media
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Kelsie Axelrod
Account Director
SHIFT Communications
Bentley University
none
Environmental & Related Sciences, Marketing
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in public relations and communications include account coordinator, marketing coordinator, social media specialist, and marketing specialist.
2. These entry-level roles offer opportunities to work in client relations, social media, email marketing, SEM, and paid media.
3. Look for job titles containing "coordinator" or "specialist" to identify entry-level positions in this field
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
The titles you would be looking at would be account coordinator, marketing coordinator, social media specialist, or marketing specialist. All of those are entry-level roles for the various departments.
An account coordinator might be on the client relations team. Social media specialists work with the social media team. A marketing specialist or coordinator could be involved in email marketing, SEM, or paid media. You're looking for coordinator or specialist type titles.