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Careers

These articles describe how junior jobs in advertising and marketing departments are usually organized, what a first portfolio is for, and how to compare taught programs. They do not promise placements and they do not quote salaries. Pay varies by employer, city, and year, and should be read from a current listing or an offer letter.

• Junior roles in an advertising department

  What the work usually is in account service, planning, studio, traffic, copy, and art direction.

• What a junior portfolio usually has to show

  A small set of pieces, a clear note on the brief and your role, and how to label speculative work.

• Comparing marketing and communications degrees

  How the programs tend to differ, and a place to look up current media and communications listings.