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Careersβ€ΊRolesβ€ΊMarketing And Communications Coordinator
Junior

Marketing And Communications Coordinator

The PR starter β€” learning to shape narratives and build media relationships.

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Industries that often hire Marketing And Communications Coordinators
Professional Services Β· 23%Consumer Services Β· 16%Education Β· 12%Government Β· 7%Financial Services Β· 6%Technology & Information Β· 5%
Job markets for Marketing And Communications Coordinators
Where Marketing And Communications Coordinator jobs concentrate Β· ~177 metro 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 Marketing And Communications Coordinator

Junior PR/Communications roles support earned media efforts. You're drafting press materials, building media lists, and supporting pitches. The people who succeed here are strong writers with genuine interest in storytelling and media.

What people in this role value
Work values data not available for this role.
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Marketing And Communications Coordinator
IndustryMedia landscapeCrisis potentialExecutive involvement
Consumer PR is more creative. Corporate PR is more controlled. Tech PR moves fast with product news.
✦ Editorial β€” written by Truest from industry research and career patterns
Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape β€” 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 Marketing And Communications Coordinators (SOC 11-2032.00), not just this title Β· 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 β€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$79K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
76K
U.S. Employment
+5%
10yr Growth
7K
Annual Openings

How Marketing And Communications Coordinator pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

No skills data available

O*NET OnLine Β· Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
11-2032.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Marketing And Communications Coordinator

What does a Marketing And Communications Coordinator do?

The PR starter β€” learning to shape narratives and build media relationships.

How much does a Marketing And Communications Coordinator make?

Median pay for a Marketing And Communications Coordinator is about $139K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $79K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

Is a Marketing And Communications Coordinator in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 5% through 2034, with roughly 76,060 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Marketing And Communications Coordinator?

Closely related roles include Marketing and Communications Manager, Customer Service Manager, and Business Development Director.

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) Β· BLS Employment Projections Β· O*NET OnLine
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