Junior

Junior Advertising Coordinator (ad Coordinator)

The behind-the-scenes organizer — making sure campaigns launch on time with everything in place.

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Enterprisingleading, persuading
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Junior Advertising Coordinator (ad Coordinator)s
Employment concentration · ~61 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Advertising Coordinator (ad Coordinator)

Ad Coordinator is an entry-level operations role supporting campaign execution. You're managing checklists, coordinating deliverables, and keeping projects moving through the approval process.

Your day involves a lot of follow-up: checking on asset status, confirming deadlines, and escalating blockers. You're the person who knows where everything stands at any given moment.

The people who succeed here thrive on bringing order to chaos. If you get satisfaction from checking things off and keeping systems running, this is a natural fit.

AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Company sizeCampaign complexityChannel focusTeam structure
Larger organizations have more specialized coordinator roles. Smaller teams need generalists. Digital-focused coordination differs from traditional media.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — 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 Junior Advertising Coordinator (ad Coordinator)s (SOC 11-2011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

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

$63K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
21K
U.S. Employment
-2.2%
10yr Growth
2K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$76K$72K$68K$65K$61K201920202021202220232024$61K$76K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingWritingCoordinationTime ManagementComplex Problem Solving
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11-2011.00

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