Kate A Hudson

Country: United States of America
Sector: Advertising, PR & Marketing
Job title: Principal
Subject of study: Drama
Year of graduation: 2013
Type/Level of study: Undergraduate

Current Employer/Organisation Name

Descanso Digital

What have you been doing since leaving Exeter, and what are you doing now?

I am self-employed with a successful digital marketing agency.

Why did you choose this career? And what do you enjoy most about your work?

I enjoy creative problem solving, and very much enjoy the flexibility my schedule allows.

What did you enjoy most about your programme and what was the biggest highlight?

The creativity of the drama programme was immense, and I loved Term 3 student productions!

What did you enjoy most about studying here?

Exeter, as a place, is very special. The quay was magical.

Why did you choose to study at Exeter?

The prestige, and the reputation of the programme.

What skills and experiences have been most useful for your career?

Flexibility and creativity. Problems arise, and a degree in drama helps you roll with the punches (so to speak) to find a collaborative outcome that helps everyone.

What advice would you give to a current student who wishes to pursue your career?

Get your hands dirty, and learn great customer service. As long as you’re responsive to clients, you can do this job from anywhere, be creative, and have a fantastic quality of life.

What are your plans for the future?

More of the time – I love what I do, and I can do it from anywhere.

 

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