Plan and direct campaigns that promote products and services, and lead the teams that create them.
Offices or remote; at a desk with frequent meetings.
Full-time; long hours around launches and deadlines.
May 2024–25 BLS wage data · 2024–34 BLS employment projections.
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Bachelor's degree
Training path: Degree plus years of campaign experience.
No license required; a track record of results matters most.
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Standard Occupational Classification 11-2021. Pay, employment, and outlook from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wage survey and 2024–34 employment projections). See something off? Tell us.