How Do You Become An Event Promoter?
• Decide on an interest. • Event promotion involves different areas. For example, if you’re interested in music, you may want to specialize in promoting concerts. However, if you’re interested in parties, then you may want to specialize in party planning. • Earn a bachelor’s degree. Although a bachelor’s degree isn’t required, it is beneficial. • Major in an area related to event promoting such as marketing, public relations or business. • A bachelor’s degree takes 4 years to complete. You may have to take courses unrelated to your major such as electives and general education classes. • The 4-year degree program may require you to take an internship in the marketing and promotions field. • Seek entry-level experience. • Work for employers such as radio stations and promoters. Often the entry-level work entails handing out flyers and talking about events to strangers. • Find jobs that allow you to hone skills required in event promotion. For instance, you can obtain a sales job to gain
