Advertising Manager

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Ideal for creative minds who love crafting compelling advertising campaigns.
Drive brand success by boosting product visibility and consumer engagement.
Collaborate with diverse teams to bring innovative marketing ideas to life.

💰 Earn $104K-$203K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -2.6% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
Inspect layouts and advertising copy, and edit scripts, audio, video, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
Confer with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
Coordinate with the media to disseminate advertising.
Coordinate activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Shaky (Decreasing by 1-5%)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

1,800 Annually

Median Earnings

$140,360 in California

$131,870 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Being creative or artistic
Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking
Writing

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Advertising Manager

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Hybrid College

A hybrid college combines online learning with the student support typically offered on college campuses, giving students flexibility and accessibility while still providing a comprehensive educational experience.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years