The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
OOH Coordinator / Junior Media Buyer
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Mastering basic OOH terminology, accurate data entry, creative spec checking, vendor communication for routine tasks, and meticulous documentation.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivers accurate and timely support tasks.
- Proactively identifies minor issues and proposes solutions.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of OOH campaign workflow.
- Receives positive feedback from senior team members on reliability and attention to detail.
- 2
Media Assistant (with OOH exposure)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding the broader media landscape, basic media planning principles, exposure to different media channels, and specific focus on OOH execution support.
You're ready to move on when
- Can manage small, simple OOH campaigns with minimal supervision.
- Shows initiative in learning new OOH platforms and tools.
- Successfully handles vendor relationships for assigned tasks.
- Demonstrates a keen interest and aptitude for OOH specifics.
- 3
Campaign Executive (Marketing)
2-4 yearsSkills to master
- Holistic campaign management, understanding of marketing objectives, budget management across channels, and a specific focus on OOH as a key component of integrated campaigns.
You're ready to move on when
- Successfully executes OOH components of integrated campaigns.
- Can articulate the role of OOH within a broader marketing strategy.
- Proactively suggests OOH solutions for campaign briefs.
- Demonstrates strong organisational skills across multiple campaign elements.