Seeking advice. I work in fashion as a Creative Producer and I'm looking to transition to a PM or Digital Producer role with an AD agency to get more experience. I haven't been able to land a PM role because I'm lacking agency experience and no one seems to want to train a newbie. Should I take a pay cut (possibly entry level role) for an opportunity to get the digital experience I need? Would love some feedback!

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Is there a lot of contract work where you are? Have you had experience in managing the PM fundamentals (Budget, scope timeline)? If you can find an agency that does a lot of campaign work (banners, emails landing pages) you should be able to learn quickly as a mid level PM. I would try to talk up ANY digital experience you have had and then get across your desire to learn more. I've had much better experience working with people who want to learn.

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Not knowing what you make, can't say if it would be a pay cut, but you would probably have to go in with a lower title. You may want to look into a smaller agency which doesn't have many PM levels.

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I was where you are 12 years ago until someone gave me a shot. DM me and I’ll try to help.

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Agree with VPPM1.
You potentially are touching on the dif between a producer and a PM

DM me - happy to discuss.

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