How to become an advertising specialist
Work on ad campaigns that encourage consumers to buy goods and services or engage with an organisation.
What does an advertising specialist do?
Advertising specialists are responsible for transforming creative ideas into advertising campaigns. They might specialise in advertising channels like digital, tv, radio, and print.
Duties and tasks
- Deliver presentations to existing and prospective clients in order to win business and drive new revenue.
- Liaise between advertising and marketing teams and external clients.
- Work within budgets.
- Plan, develop and create advertising campaigns.
- Project manage various different advertising campaigns.
- Provide strategic analysis and feedback on advertising campaigns.
Industry bodies
- Advertising Foundation of Australia
- Advertising Standards Bureau
- Australian Association of National Advertisers
Related jobs and job titles
- Advertising executive
- Campaign manager
- Marketing professional
- Marketing executive
- Producer
- Product manager
- Recruitment agent
- Sales executive
- Writer and copywriter
Discover degrees
Undergraduate SWI-MCA-DEG
Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Advertising
Undergraduate ECU-MPR-DEG
Undergraduate UNE-MCM-DEG
Postgraduate CUR-ADC-MAS
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Undergraduate USA-MARK2033
Undergraduate GRF-MKT202
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Promotional Communication: Advertising, Publicity and Marketing
Postgraduate GRF-COM120
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