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Types of Advertising Job Titles

There are many types of advertising job titles. If you find advertising interesting, you can find a variety of ways to work in the advertising field. Advertising is one of the many areas that require many people to make it run smoothly. Even if your training is not specific to advertising, it can easily be adapted if you are a quick learner.

In advertising, there are several main departments: creative, research, media, and account support.


Working in the creative department, you will work in graphics, art and have a good understanding of copyright laws. The many jobs in this department are crucial to the final product.


Creative job titles include:



  • Art Director– including assistant, senior and junior

  • Copywriter– including assistant, senior and junior

  • Production- Graphic artist, artist, layout, and production manager


The research department is where the ideas are developed and tested. Researchers gather information on current trends, come up with a storyboard and then test advertisements with real people to get feedback.


Research job titles include:



  • Director

  • Department manager

  • Project director/manager

  • Project account manager


The account support team handles everything from working one on one with the client to coordinating with each department on the client’s behalf.


Account support titles include:



  • Executive

  • Manager

  • Coordinator


There are many positions to fill not explored here. Advertising is a fascinating field that requires the talents and hard work of many people. If you have a great imagination, love to brainstorm or happen to be an amazing artist, then the advertising field would be a perfect fit for you.