Advertising Jobs in California
Advertising jobs in California concentrate in entertainment, technology, and consumer brands, with agencies, in-house creative teams, and media companies all hiring across the full seniority range from coordinator to executive creative director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego anchor the market, and established employers such as TBWA\Worldwide, Omnicom Group, and Google's advertising division maintain deep rosters of advertising professionals in the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are performance marketing, programmatic media buying, and brand strategy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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We are looking for a Senior Advertising Sales Representative who will grow our advertiser clientele base and provide account management to select strategic accounts. Our current clients are some of the world’s most successful brands in retail, travel, technology and consumer services.
You will ideally be based in the USA, and work as part of a global team. Serving a wide range of advertisers, including consumer brands, online services and retailers, you will find the right advertising solution and commercial structure model for each client. Your understanding of Viasat’s innovative ad products and entrepreneurial drive will allow you to communicate the value of Viasat’s platform and network, and work with buyers over the long term to deliver ongoing customer success and ROI for them.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with strong digital advertising knowledge, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively without extensive day-to-day support. Ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity, skilled at building relationships, and capable of creating momentum in a lean organization.
The day-to-day:- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of direct buyers
- Identify new business opportunities across relevant sectors, categories, and markets.
- Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach through proposal, negotiation, and closing.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships and key decision-makers.
- Prepare customized sales presentations, pitch materials, commercial proposals, and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders where needed, including operations, finance, and leadership.
- Support commercial strategy by providing market feedback, competitor intelligence, and pricing insights.
- Represent the organization externally with professionalism and credibility
- Provide strategic advice and help advertisers get the best return on investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
- Manage a limited number of key accounts. Communicate with them proactively, and provide regular account review.
- Work with product team to improve the platform for agency customers.
- Implement creative ways to improve our customer relationships, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote Viasat products.
- Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem including agencies, resellers, DSPs, affiliates
- 7-10 years in media or digital advertising sales
- Strong prospecting and pipeline development skills.
- Proven ability to sell digital advertising solutions.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking.
- Confident communication with senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability in a resource-constrained environment.
- Strong written communication and proposal development skills.
- Act as a positive brand advocate through professional, ethical, and customer-centric behaviour.
- High proficiency using CRM (Salesforce), Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Rigorous focus on client success.
- Experience working/operating in an international context.
- Interest / understanding of the aviation or satellite internet industries.
- The ability to travel up to 20%, meeting clients, airline partners and attending trade shows
We are looking for a Senior Advertising Sales Representative who will grow our advertiser clientele base and provide account management to select strategic accounts. Our current clients are some of the world’s most successful brands in retail, travel, technology and consumer services.
You will ideally be based in the USA, and work as part of a global team. Serving a wide range of advertisers, including consumer brands, online services and retailers, you will find the right advertising solution and commercial structure model for each client. Your understanding of Viasat’s innovative ad products and entrepreneurial drive will allow you to communicate the value of Viasat’s platform and network, and work with buyers over the long term to deliver ongoing customer success and ROI for them.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with strong digital advertising knowledge, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate effectively without extensive day-to-day support. Ideal candidate should be comfortable with ambiguity, skilled at building relationships, and capable of creating momentum in a lean organization.
The day-to-day:- Develop and manage a strong pipeline of direct buyers
- Identify new business opportunities across relevant sectors, categories, and markets.
- Lead the full sales cycle, from prospecting and outreach through proposal, negotiation, and closing.
- Build and maintain long-term client relationships and key decision-makers.
- Prepare customized sales presentations, pitch materials, commercial proposals, and follow-up communications.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders where needed, including operations, finance, and leadership.
- Support commercial strategy by providing market feedback, competitor intelligence, and pricing insights.
- Represent the organization externally with professionalism and credibility
- Provide strategic advice and help advertisers get the best return on investment by working closely with them in a consultative role.
- Manage a limited number of key accounts. Communicate with them proactively, and provide regular account review.
- Work with product team to improve the platform for agency customers.
- Implement creative ways to improve our customer relationships, tailor and share performance-enhancing suggestions, and promote Viasat products.
- Deep understanding of the advertising ecosystem including agencies, resellers, DSPs, affiliates
- 7-10 years in media or digital advertising sales
- Strong prospecting and pipeline development skills.
- Proven ability to sell digital advertising solutions.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and closing skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities.
- Commercial mindset with strong analytical and strategic thinking.
- Confident communication with senior stakeholders.
- Adaptability in a resource-constrained environment.
- Strong written communication and proposal development skills.
- Act as a positive brand advocate through professional, ethical, and customer-centric behaviour.
- High proficiency using CRM (Salesforce), Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Rigorous focus on client success.
- Experience working/operating in an international context.
- Interest / understanding of the aviation or satellite internet industries.
- The ability to travel up to 20%, meeting clients, airline partners and attending trade shows
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Advertising Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Media & Entertainment
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in advertising jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, communications, or a related field
- Demonstrated portfolio of campaign work or client case studies
- Proficiency with digital advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager
- Experience with data analytics tools and audience targeting methodologies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing presentations
- Familiarity with California consumer privacy regulations affecting ad targeting and data use
Advertising Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a advertising in California?
Most advertising roles in California require a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or communications, though California does not mandate a state-issued license for the profession. Large agencies and in-house teams in Los Angeles and San Francisco expect candidates to present a strong portfolio alongside their degree. Specialized tracks such as media buying, account management, or creative strategy often begin with internships at California agencies, followed by entry-level coordinator or assistant roles that build toward senior positions.
Which companies hire advertisings in California?
Companies currently hiring advertisings in California include Terraboost Media, Uber, and Amazon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of entertainment studios, tech platforms, and global consumer brands makes it one of the most active states for both agency-side and in-house advertising roles.
Which California cities have the most advertising jobs?
San Francisco, San Jose, and Culver City lead California for advertising openings. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment industry, major agency offices, and global brand headquarters, while San Francisco and San Diego draw volume from technology companies and regional media firms that maintain sizable marketing and advertising teams.
Are there remote advertising jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 69% of advertising openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves digital platforms, software tools, and collaborative documents rather than physical presence. Roles in performance marketing, programmatic buying, and copywriting are the most consistently available as fully remote positions.
How can I get hired as a advertising in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship at a California agency or in-house creative team, converting to a coordinator or assistant account role after graduation. Large California employers including entertainment studios and technology companies run formal internship and new-grad programs that recruit directly from California universities. Building a portfolio of spec campaigns or freelance projects, and earning a Google Ads or Meta certification, gives candidates without agency experience a concrete credential that hiring managers in the state expect to see.
Where can I find and apply to advertising jobs in California?
You can find and apply to advertising jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across agencies, in-house teams, and media companies. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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