--- title: FAQs | Advertising Career Questions description: Find answers to frequently asked questions about careers in advertising, including pay, degree requirements, agency life, experience, and more. image: https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/hubfs/ace%20fb%20cover.png --- [![Advertising Career Engine logo](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/hubfs/raw_assets/public/ace-theme-2026/images/header/ace-logo.svg)](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/) MENU [Home →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/) [Take the quiz →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/quiz) [Explore roles →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/explore-roles) [Get into advertising →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/how-do-i-get-into-advertising) [Te ao Māori →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/te-ao-maori) [How to get a job →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/get-a-job) [FAQs →](https://www.advertisingcareers.co.nz/faq) # Frequently asked questions Ngā pātai auau QUESTION #01 Do I need a degree? Tap to flip over ANSWER No, you don't always need a degree. Many successful people in the industry entered without one. However, some agencies prefer candidates with tertiary education, depending on the role. Flip back to question QUESTION #02 Is advertising all about selling stuff? Tap to flip over ANSWER A lot of advertising promotes goods and services from New Zealand organisations. But Aotearoa also has a strong history of behaviour-change advertising. This is advertising that helps organisations such as government agencies, local councils and charities encourage positive change. It might encourage New Zealanders to eat more healthily, exercise, check in with a doctor, create a healthy home or drive safely. This is less about selling and more about helping people live better lives. Flip back to question QUESTION #03 What is the pay like? Tap to flip over ANSWER Entry-level salaries are in line with many other industries. As you gain experience, there are opportunities for promotion and higher salaries. Flip back to question QUESTION #04 What are the hours of work? Tap to flip over ANSWER Creative businesses sometimes have deadlines that require longer hours. This can be balanced by flexible working practices, great work environments and rewarding work. Core hours are generally similar to other full-time careers, with most agency work taking place Monday to Friday. Flip back to question QUESTION #05 How diverse is the advertising industry? Tap to flip over ANSWER Like many industries, advertising still has work to do to better represent the communities it serves. The Comms Council regularly measures representation across agencies, and many agencies have diversity and inclusion programmes. Aotearoa is also home to Māori-owned and Pasifika-owned advertising agencies. Flip back to question QUESTION #06 Are all agencies in Auckland? Tap to flip over ANSWER There are many agencies in Auckland, but there are also thriving advertising scenes in Wellington and Christchurch. Outside the three main centres there are fewer agencies, but you'll still find great agencies throughout Aotearoa, from Timaru to Whangārei. Flip back to question QUESTION #07 What's the difference between a media agency and a creative agency? Tap to flip over ANSWER A media agency typically plans where, when and how advertising will appear. Its teams buy and manage advertising across channels such as television, radio, cinema, print, websites, search and social media. A creative agency develops the ideas and content, such as television commercials, radio ads, billboards, websites and digital campaigns. Flip back to question QUESTION #08 What is the general office dress code? Tap to flip over ANSWER Agencies tend towards relaxed, casual dress. There are plenty of T-shirts and jeans on show. In general, people are encouraged to bring their full selves to work, and that extends to the dress code. If you prefer jeans to a suit, that's OK. It's equally OK if you prefer a suit to jeans. Flip back to question QUESTION #09 What industry websites should I follow? Tap to flip over ANSWER There are a few key local industry sites. [StopPress](https://stoppress.co.nz/), [M+AD Daily](https://www.mad-daily.com/) and [Campaign Brief NZ](https://campaignbrief.co.nz/) all feature the latest stories and campaigns from the industry. Flip back to question QUESTION #10 Is there an intern programme available? Tap to flip over ANSWER There isn't currently a Comms Council-wide internship programme. However, individual agencies may run their own internships, including programmes connected with diversity and inclusion initiatives. Flip back to question ## Discover your dream career today! 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