Junior

Junior Advertising Poster

The insight seeker — digging into data, audiences, and markets to inform advertising strategy.

Career Level
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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Junior Advertising Posters
Professional Services · 60%Construction · 32%Manufacturing · 6%Administrative Services · 2%
Job markets for Junior Advertising Posters
Employment concentration · ~1 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Marketing
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Advertising Poster

Junior Advertising Researcher supports the team that generates insights. You're conducting research, analyzing data, and helping translate findings into advertising recommendations.

Your day involves research tools, data analysis, and report preparation. You might be running surveys, analyzing syndicated data, or conducting competitive analysis depending on the project.

The people who succeed here are curious and rigorous. Research requires both creativity in asking questions and discipline in answering them methodically.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsLower
SupportLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Advertising Poster
Research typeTools usedAgency vs clientIndustry focus
Quantitative research focuses on surveys and data analysis. Qualitative involves focus groups and interviews. Agency researchers see more variety; client-side goes deeper on one brand.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

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

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$93K+13%
Professional Services$89K+8%
Energy & Utilities$86K+4%
Financial Services$80K-3%
Wholesale & Distribution$76K-8%
Compared to Marketing average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Advertising Posters (SOC 47-2142.00), 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.
Career Growth OptionsMarketing track →
Junior Advertising PosterJunior Promotional Marketing AgentJunior Athlete Marketing AgentJunior Marketing Brand AmbassadorJunior Event Brand AmbassadorJunior Brand AmbassadorJunior Retail Brand AmbassadorJunior Sales Brand AmbassadorJunior Marketing ProcessorJunior Telemarketing Representative (telemarketing Rep)Junior Telemarketing Sales Representative (telemarketing Sales Rep)Junior Marketing Copywriter+100 more
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What it takes to advance
Lateral Moves
Market Research Analyst →
Progress to independent research
Consumer Insights Analyst →
Focus on understanding consumers
Media Researcher →
Specialize in audience research
Questions you might ask when interviewing
Walk me through a research project you've conducted.
How do you approach an ambiguous research question?
What research tools are you most comfortable with?
✦ Editorial — career progression and interview guidance based on industry patterns
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.

$35K–$69K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
2K
U.S. Employment
+5.3%
10yr Growth
200
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 ListeningSpeakingCoordinationTime ManagementCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessOperations Monitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
47-2142.00

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