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Advertising and Marketing Professionals

ANZSCO 2251

Employed

103,100

Part-time share

18%

Female share

63%

Median weekly earnings

$1,957

Median age

36 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Advertising and Marketing Professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services.

What they typically do

  • Planning, developing and organising advertising policies and campaigns to support sales objectives
  • Advising executives and clients on advertising strategies and campaigns to reach target markets, creating consumer awareness and effectively promoting the attributes of goods and services
  • Coordinating production of advertising campaigns involving specialised activities, such as artwork, copywriting, media scripting, television and film production and media placement, within time and budget constraints
  • Analysing data regarding consumer patterns and preferences
  • Interpreting and predicting current and future consumer trends
  • Researching potential demand and market characteristics for new goods and services and collecting and analysing data and other statistical information
  • Supporting business growth and development through the preparation and execution of marketing objectives, policies and programs
  • Commissioning and undertaking market research to identify market opportunities for new and existing goods and services
  • Advising on all elements of marketing such as product mix, pricing, advertising and sales promotion, selling, and distribution channels

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
35.8%
NSW
33.9%
QLD
16.1%
WA
8.3%
SA
3.7%
ACT
1.1%
TAS
0.9%
NT
0.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Advertising and Marketing Professionals.

  • Advanced Diploma of Marketing automation

    11279NAT · AQF 6 · 2 providers

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  • Diploma of Marketing and Communication

    BSB50620 · AQF 5 · 123 providers

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  • Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

    BSB60520 · AQF 6 · 85 providers

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  • Diploma of E-commerce

    11269NAT · AQF 5 · 2 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Social Media and Digital Marketing

    11302NAT · AQF 4 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Marketing

    11394NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers

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  • Diploma of Social Media Marketing with Artificial Intelligence

    11426NAT · AQF 5 · 12 providers

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