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Just curious what marketing folks out there think is an equitable salary for a special case of combining several roles into one job within an in-house marketing department. These roles include production of print, mail and email jobs + graphic design + coordination of all projects (trafficking)? The department serves 3 related companies, each having their own marketing communication specialist. This role would coordinate all creative services staff to complete jobs (trafficking) as well as handle all vendor relationships (sending jobs to print and mail house), plus provide graphic design for print and web. The experience level is 6 years as graphic designer and production plus bachelors degree, (Liberal arts but not fine arts or design). Thank you very much for your interest and input.
2 answers - Asked By: Jamie C - 5/17/2007
A friend has recommended me for a position that's grade level 26 and another that is grade level 28. She knows what the pay range for those positions is in her field, but not for marketing communications jobs. The application asks the dreaded question "What salary do you require in this position?" and I don't want to put myself too high or too low. Thank you.
3 answers - Asked By: ari_1965 - 3/30/2009
The marketing communications market is nearly non-existent for a creative director, and I've applied all over the place, using networking connections as much as possible. I can't even get an interview. What's next - move to a South Seas island and live off of coconuts?
2 answers - Asked By: artboy34 - 7/21/2010
I am currently a marketing manager trying to figure out the next step in my career. I have had a lot of experience in marketing communications type activities: creating collateral, press releases, managing trade shows, and promotions. I am wondering what experience I may lack on the quantitative side: managing P&L, managing product lifecycle, product mix, etc. If I am more interested in the creative side of marketing, should I stay in MarCom? Or do Brand Managers deal with both? Is there less growth potential in MarCom - job ads make it seem like an entry level profession making only around $35K.
2 answers - Asked By: stanzi - 4/1/2006
I want to quit with my present job. I'm with this company for almost 4 months. Though I'm a Marketing Specialist in the company I'm working with, the nature of the job is more on Engineering and I'm not getting any relevant experience with it and reasonable salary. I'm considering working in a call center for the mean time before I take up an advance degree in Marketing Communication, hopefully by next year. I dont have any working experience aside from my present job. I'm still undecided whether to stay here for 3 more months so that I could put it on a record like in my resume.
5 answers - Asked By: vie - 6/22/2007
I am currently working as a temp to perm "Marketing Specialist" for a $50 million supply chain management company with just over 70 employees. What I make right now is irrelevant to me, since it is the staffing firm who is paying me until the 4 month probationary period is over, then the company will hire me full time. The Vice President told me that after the 4 month period ends, they will hire me and restructure my salary based on competitive industry data. I have gone through the detailed question and answer applications on PayScale.com and Salary.com, and also researched the positions on Glassdoor.com. Vault.com, and random online websites, which all come up with a salary of $52,251 (with an overall range of $34,021 to $68,264) based on the job, my responsibilities and skills. I manage the marketing communications, strategy, and project management for all marketing initiatives for the company. I am also going to be establishing Media Relations, University Relations, and Community Relations divisions within the company, and expand them. Also, I have a Master's degree, and roughly 6.5 years in marketing, social media, project management, and strategic decision making experience. Based on this, do you think that $52,251 is an accurate amount (or too high or low?), and do you think that the range of $34,021 - $68,264 is also accurate (or too high or low?)' Thanks.
1 answer - Asked By: Alex - 11/19/2012
For a marketing job. Job: Marketing Communications Specialist State: Ohio Education: Bachelor Science I went to indeed.com and it says that the job pays $62K. I tried Salary.com, Careerbuilder and Monster and the website doesnt recognize the title. I dont want to go and ask for the amount on indeed when it may be too high of $. I just want to confirm the amount or have a decent range when I am called for an interview. Any suggestions?
1 answer - Asked By: Karen - 9/12/2007
I am thinking of taking art classes but I am unfamiliar with this Job. In general; what do they do? What are the necessary skills needed? What are the pro's/con's? Much appreciated! NO IMMATURE USERS WANTED, I take this seriously. Thank you!
1 answer - Asked By: Yeahy - 5/12/2012
I want to go into this area however they all seem the same to me, whats the difference?
1 answer - Asked By: NappyHair87' - 3/14/2010
I'm starting university this year to complete the Communications and Media Studies degree, and I eventually want to become a music or entertainment publicist. I have a keen interest in the media and writing, and the degree requires a 'specialist stream' to be chosen (either advertising/marketing, digital communication, journalism or screen studies). I would love to do journalism, but would the advertising & marketing stream be more suitable for my career path?
1 answer - Asked By: Avel - 2/8/2009
I'm a senior in college with a Communications Major and International Business Minor. I have studied abroad as well as been very involved on campus and have worked for the Admissions Office on campus. What are some positions that I might look to do when I graduate?
3 answers - Asked By: Advisor - 6/30/2008
My boyfriend is in the marketing and communications field...is it possible for him to come work in Chicago...any suggestions? I know about all the types of visas and none of them are a choice for us nor are possible...are there websites/jobs that are more likely to sponsor a work visa?
1 answer - Asked By: f22557_ - 11/9/2009
I'm planning on majoring in healthcare administration. What kind of jobs would that be? Or would anyone know the starting pay for a healthcare administrator? Thank you.
3 answers - Asked By: Arlene K - 6/29/2010
I will be graduating from college with a degree in Marketing and Media Management come this fall and I would like to know what my options are as far as a (good paying/exciting) career.
1 answer - Asked By: tiffani_fontaine - 7/29/2007
I am seriously thinking about going back to school and was wondering if you all could help me think of jobs an anthropologist major might qualify for, outside of teaching?
1 answer - Asked By: ihcuids - 1/14/2009
Please give as much as you know about the jobs and recommend some fun(if psychotic) jobs the military offers because I'm looking for a career choice. Thank you.
12 answers - Asked By: Travis B - 11/1/2008
Credential in Special Education qualifying me as an Education Specialist. BA Degree in Speech Communication Theory with minor in Marketing Communication . Fourteen years of classroom experience.
3 answers - Asked By: Washington - 3/10/2007
Hello, I am likely changing my major from Journalism to Communicatons... I was just wondering what kind of jobs I would be able to get, as well as if I would be able to get any jobs in the journalism field. Any information/tips are appreciated!
2 answers - Asked By: wickerman - 1/13/2011
I want to go into print journalism, but as I look at colleges, I've noticed that some schools have a Communications program instead of Journalism, and some have both. What are the differences? Which program would I be better off looking into so far as getting jobs after college? Can you reccommend a school?
1 answer - Asked By: Alex - 11/16/2010
What job fields are there or are there any helpfull websites?
2 answers - Asked By: ivan2000arteaga - 1/8/2007
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