Plans, directs, or coordinates advertising policies and programs or produces collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

This career is part of the Marketing cluster Marketing Management pathway.

A person in this career:

• Plans and prepares advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers, company officials, sales departments, and advertising agencies.
• Inspects layouts and advertising copy and edits scripts, audio and video tapes, and other promotional material for adherence to specifications.
• Assists with annual budget development.
• Confers with department heads or staff to discuss topics such as contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.
• Coordinates with the media to disseminate advertising.
• Coordinates activities of departments, such as sales, graphic arts, media, finance, and research.
• Plans and executes advertising policies and strategies for organizations.
• Directs, motivates, and monitors the mobilization of a campaign team to advance campaign goals.
• Gathers and organizes information to plan advertising campaigns.
• Creates media notices about events.