Cara Otten
About Cara Otten
Cara Otten is an Associate Media Director at 22squared, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, where she has worked since 2021, following a diverse career in media and communications that began with her internship at Make-A-Wish Central New York in 2014.
Work at 22Squared
Cara Otten serves as the Associate Media Director at 22Squared, Inc., a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing media strategies and ensuring effective communication across various platforms. Based in Tampa, Florida, Cara has contributed to the agency's media planning and execution, leveraging her extensive background in media and strategy.
Previous Experience in Media and Strategy
Prior to her current role, Cara Otten worked at 22Squared, Inc. as a Media Supervisor from 2018 to 2021. Her career also includes a tenure at Spark Foundry, where she held positions as Strategy Manager and Strategy Senior Associate from 2017 to 2018 and 2015 to 2016, respectively. Additionally, she worked at MEC as an Associate Media Planner from 2014 to 2015, gaining valuable experience in media planning and strategy.
Internship Experience
Cara Otten has a diverse internship background that includes roles at Make-A-Wish Central New York as a PR and Brand Communications Intern in 2014, and at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia as a Research and Insights Intern in 2013. She also interned at Conversation as a Media Intern in 2012, which provided her with foundational skills in media and communications.
Education and Academic Background
Cara Otten earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Advertising and Sociology from Syracuse University, where she studied from 2010 to 2014. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in both advertising principles and sociological concepts, which she applies in her professional roles.
High School Education
Cara Otten completed her high school education at Morris Knolls High School from 2006 to 2010. This early education set the stage for her subsequent academic and professional pursuits in media and communications.