Mid-Level

Advertising Assistant

The advertising support โ€” helping sales teams and clients while learning the advertising business.

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Job markets for Advertising Assistants
Employment concentration ยท ~220 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Advertising Assistant

As an Advertising Assistant, you're supporting advertising sales and operations. This means preparing proposals, coordinating with clients, managing schedules, handling administrative tasks, and learning the advertising business from the ground up.

Your day involves support and coordination. You might prepare a client proposal in the morning, schedule meetings for the sales team, update client records, and help with campaign logistics. Expect to work closely with sales representatives and clients, handling the details that keep the advertising operation running.

The people who thrive here are organized and eager to learn. You need attention to detail for managing multiple tasks and deadlines, strong communication skills for client interaction, and genuine interest in advertising. The role is a stepping stone โ€” performance here opens doors to sales or operations roles.

RelationshipsHigh
Working ConditionsAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionModerate
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
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StructuredAdaptable
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CollaborativeIndependent
Sales vs operations focusClient interaction levelMedia typeTeam sizeAdministrative burden
Advertising assistant roles vary by team focus. Some emphasize sales support (proposals, scheduling, client communication); others focus on operations (traffic, production, billing). The degree of client interaction varies โ€” some assistants have significant client contact; others work primarily internal.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Advertising Assistants (SOC 41-3011.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
Exploring the Advertising Assistant career path? Truest helps you figure out if it's the right fit โ€” and plan your path forward.
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Sales fundamentals
Understanding how to sell advertising
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Client management
Building relationships with advertisers
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Media knowledge
Understanding how advertising works
What team would I be supporting?
What does client interaction look like?
What is the path from assistant to other roles?
What media products would I learn about?
What does training look like?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$33Kโ€“$134K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
97K
U.S. Employment
-6.4%
10yr Growth
9K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingPersuasionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningNegotiationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingCoordination
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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