Advertising, marketing and public relations managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of establishments and departments involved in commercial, industrial, and e-business advertising, marketing, and public relations.
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People in this occupation are employed by commercial and industrial establishments, and advertising, marketing and public relations firms or consulting businesses.
Source: Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Note:Estimated median employment income based on 2021 Job Bank median hourly wage rate (median annual salary = hourly wage rate x 40 (hours per week) x 52.14 (weeks per year))
Source: 2021 Job Bank Wage Report
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook
10 year expected job openings: 4,140
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Advertising, marketing, public relations and e-business managers:
Work is done typically in an office environment.
Source: 2016 Census
Advertising and public relations managers:
Marketing managers:
E-business managers:
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Career paths
Progression to senior management positions is possible with experience.
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