Advertising Jobs in California

Advertising jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in entertainment and media, technology, retail, and consumer packaged goods, with openings from entry-level coordinators through senior creative and strategy directors. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring centers, home to agencies and brand-side teams at companies like WPP, Omnicom, and Apple. The most consistent demand is for digital advertising specialists, paid media managers, and brand strategists. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles24+
Top cityLa Verne, CA
Cities hiring11
Work type83% On-site
Top industryMarketing

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Sony Pictures Entertainment
Director, Global Creative Advertising
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Director, Global Creative Advertising
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Culver City, California
Creative & Design
Marketing
Content & Communications
Creative Direction
$134k - $174k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Amazon.com
Account Executive, Growth, Advertising Sales
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Amazon.com
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Account Executive, Growth, Advertising Sales
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Sales
Account Management
Customer Success
Enterprise Sales
$89k - $156k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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VIANT TECHNOLOGY
Advertising Operations Coordinator
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VIANT TECHNOLOGY
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Advertising Operations Coordinator
VIANT TECHNOLOGY
Irvine, California
Project & Program Management
Customer Success
Marketing
Project Management
$28 - $30/hr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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Taboola
Enterprise Advertising Sales Manager
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Taboola
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Enterprise Advertising Sales Manager
Taboola
Los Angeles, California
Sales
Account Management
Partnerships & Business Development
Enterprise Sales
Business Development
$100k - $115k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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NBCUniversal
Manager, Creative Advertising
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NBCUniversal
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Manager, Creative Advertising
NBCUniversal
Universal City, California
Creative & Design
Marketing
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$67k - $90k/yr
Hybrid
None
10,000+

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Advertising Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

La Verne
5 jobs
Los Angeles
5 jobs
Irvine
4 jobs
Culver City
2 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
Mountain View
1 jobs
Redwood City
1 jobs
San Bruno
1 jobs
San Francisco
1 jobs

Advertising Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Decoded Advertising, LLC D/B/A .Monks
    Decoded Advertising, LLC D/B/A .Monks7
  • University of La Verne
    University of La Verne5
  • ODK Media
    ODK Media2
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie1
  • Amazon
    Amazon1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Marketing & Advertising9
  • Education5
  • Technology & Software3
  • Media & Entertainment2
  • Aerospace & Defense1

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 experience managing paid media campaigns across digital platforms
  • Proficiency with advertising platforms such as Google Ads and Meta Ads Manager
  • Strong portfolio showing creative concepts, campaign strategy, or media planning work
  • Experience with analytics tools to measure campaign performance and report results
  • Familiarity with California consumer privacy regulations affecting digital targeting practices

Advertising Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a advertising in California?

Advertising roles in California do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect a bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or communications. Building a portfolio of real or spec campaigns is often as important as your degree. Many California agencies and brand-side teams also value certifications from Google, Meta, or the Interactive Advertising Bureau as a concrete way to demonstrate platform expertise.

How much do advertisings make in California?

Advertisings in California earn a median of about $167,230 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $72,800 for the lowest 10% to over $321,360 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire advertisings in California?

Employers hiring advertisings in California right now include Decoded Advertising, LLC D/B/A .Monks, University of La Verne, and ODK Media, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of major entertainment studios, technology companies, and global agency offices means the market supports both large in-house brand teams and independent agency roles across a wide range of industries.

Which California cities have the most advertising jobs?

La Verne, Los Angeles, and Irvine have the most advertising openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment, media, and lifestyle brand industries, while San Francisco and San Diego draw agency and in-house roles tied to their technology and biotech sectors, and suburban markets around those metros add volume through regional brand and retail employers.

Are there remote advertising jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 17% of advertising openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work is digital and deliverable online. Strategy, paid media management, copywriting, and analytics roles are the most commonly offered remotely, while production-heavy or client-facing creative roles more often require an on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a advertising in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior coordinator role at a California agency or in-house brand team, where you build platform skills and portfolio work simultaneously. Large California employers in entertainment and technology regularly run structured internship programs open to recent graduates. Transitioning from a social media coordinator or marketing assistant role is a common lateral move, and a Google Ads or Meta certification gives candidates without agency experience a concrete credential to point to.

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 openings tied to the state. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to those positions.

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