823 Advizers
Karenna
Account Manager
Icon Media Direct
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
n/a
Q1Career path
Networking
Job Search
Career Exploration
1:48
"I would highly recommend doing something like that to anyone who has that kind of opportunity."
Q2Main responsibilities
Project Management
Communication
Data Analysis
0:59
"So it requires kind of ongoing knowledge and maintenance of what's going on in the media landscape."
Q3Day in the life
Data Analysis
Project Management
Communication
1:10
"no exact day, no day in my life is exactly the same. It can ebb and flow depending on what clients need, what's going on"
Q4Most important skills - role
Strategic Thinking
Communication
Project Management
1:07
"Communication, asking for things, listening, and understanding responses are crucial."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Constant Learning
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Dynamic Industry
0:36
"My job is never boring. There's always new things going on, and constant opportunities because media is a dynamic industry."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Teamwork
0:37
"Biggest challenge is managing all the personalities involved because I work with a lot of people."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Streaming
Advertising
Media
0:32
"It's a very exciting and dynamic industry, especially working on the streaming portion of the business since there's been significant growth in that area in the past few years."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Data Analysis
Attention to Detail
Communication
1:12
"Analytical mindset helps make data-driven decisions. That's kind of the whole cornerstone of how the mediated industry works."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Stress Management
Overcoming Challenges
Networking
1:27
"Saying yes to when people invite you to stuff, even if it's kind of outta your comfort zone, it does make a big difference."
Q10Entry-level positions
Entry-Level Jobs
Account Management
Client Services
0:41
"The main entry-level positions they hire for are account coordinator and client services."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Professional Development
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
1:30
"Learn about different communication styles. Just because someone sounded annoyed in an email does not mean that that was the intent."
Q12College ideas for success
Networking
Resume Building
Career Services
1:46
"I really am thankful for my time working in my department because I had a ton of stuff to talk about in job interviews."