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Advertising Sales Agents

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth

Sell or solicit advertising space, time, or media in publications, signage, TV, radio, or Internet establishments or public spaces.

Current openings

Advertising Agent 28
Display Advertising Sales Representative 7
Inside Sales Advertising Executive 12
Outside Sales Advertising Executive 13
Signs and Displays Salesperson 4

Number of positions

2012: 18,130    2014: 18,860

Annual job postings

New: 370    Replacement: 530
(Total: 900)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$41,080
($19/hour)
Middle:
$69,290
($33/hour)
Up to:
$102,460
($49/hour)
Average:
$82,000
($39/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Moderate-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.