Career Opportunities

Advertising is a field that offers an astonishing number and variety of specialized career opportunities. It encompasses all the facets of integrated marketing communications, including general advertising, sales promotion, direct marketing, publicity, trade shows and more. Positions in this field include account executives, copywriters, creative directors, managers, media planners and buyers, salespeople and researchers.

Employment Opportunities in Advertising

Organizations like the following often list internship and career opportunities for undergraduate students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals. It is also worthwhile to check some of the many online job search sites, searching under "advertising."

• Ferris State University Career Services
  • Ferris State University offers a comprehensive Career Services department to assist our students in preparing for the job market and obtaining appropriate and challenging employment.
  • http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/othersrv/placement/
• American Advertising Federation
  • http://www.aaf.org
• American Association of Advertising Agencies
  • http://www.aaaa.org
• American Marketing Association
  • http://www.marketingpower.com