Tips for Entry
Participate in a summer internship in the creative department of an advertising agency to gain experience.
Serve on your high school or college newspaper to hone your writing and researching skills.
Research products that you use and practice writing advertising copy to promote the products to your friends and family.
Learn more about advertising and connect with people working in the industry by participating in events open to students, such as AdCamp (https://www.aaf.org/Public/Public/Events/Adcamp/AdCamp_Home.aspx), a summer enrichment program for high school students sponsored by the American Advertising Federation.
Build a writing portfolio by collecting clips of copywriting assignments you have completed as an intern and have published in your school paper or other publications.
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