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What is a marketing project coordinator and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Quoted experts
Dr. Gail Hudson Ph.D.,
Michelle R. Eubanks

A marketing project coordinator's job is to support the marketing department in any way possible. This may include handling logistics, creating marketing campaign plans, and coordinating product launches and partnerships.

A marketing project coordinator also coordinates efforts across various teams to bring a marketing project over the finish line. They may study marketing trends, create mailing lists, and create invoices and other documents. A large part of the job is ensuring the brand's voice stays consistent throughout all marketing campaigns.

Marketing project coordinators may also collect relevant data, check campaign success metrics, schedule relevant meetings, and manage project risks. They may also need to train staff and develop the appropriate training materials.

To become a marketing project coordinator, you need a degree in business communications, management, or a relevant field. You'll also need relevant experience in marketing and project management. Some employers favor applicants with certification in project coordination when filing this role.

What general advice would you give to a marketing project coordinator?

Dr. Gail Hudson Ph.D.Dr. Gail Hudson Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

Director, College of Business Internship Program, Arkansas State University

As the world has shown us most recently, we need to be flexible as the marketplace can change, without warning.
The need to differentiate yourself from others will always be necessary, so keep learning while you are in school and beyond.
I believe that technology and social media skills will continue to be necessary. Seek and achieve as many certifications as possible to hone these skills and differentiate yourself in the market.
ScoreMarketing Project CoordinatorUS Average
Salary
4.0

Avg. Salary $51,092

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
4.9

Growth rate 19%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.13%

Asian 10.63%

Black or African American 5.09%

Hispanic or Latino 12.14%

Unknown 4.98%

White 67.02%

Gender

female 75.88%

male 24.12%

Age - 34
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 34
Stress level
4.9

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.2

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Marketing project coordinator career paths

Key steps to become a marketing project coordinator

  1. Explore marketing project coordinator education requirements

    Most common marketing project coordinator degrees

    Bachelor's

    79.3 %

    Master's

    9.7 %

    Associate

    9.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific marketing project coordinator skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Project Management19.55%
    Digital Marketing11.12%
    PowerPoint8.02%
    Marketing Campaigns7.43%
    Email Campaigns4.42%
  3. Complete relevant marketing project coordinator training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New marketing project coordinators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a marketing project coordinator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real marketing project coordinator resumes.
  4. Research marketing project coordinator duties and responsibilities

    • Lead search engine optimization efforts (on-page optimization, link building, SEO).
    • Manage social media outlets and channels, negotiate all media contracts and vendor RFP and RFQ.
    • Coordinate marketing event budgets and achieve stated ROI targets for marketing department.
    • Create implementation plan and manage initial activities for social media integration via Facebook and LinkedIn.
  5. Prepare your marketing project coordinator resume

    When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your marketing project coordinator resume.

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  6. Apply for marketing project coordinator jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a marketing project coordinator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average marketing project coordinator salary

The average marketing project coordinator salary in the United States is $51,092 per year or $25 per hour. Marketing project coordinator salaries range between $40,000 and $64,000 per year.

Average marketing project coordinator salary
$51,092 Yearly
$24.56 hourly

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A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros

It can be mildly rewarding to edit a website on the backend and immediately see the changes on the front end. Black Friday can be fun when you push sales and get to see people on the website shopping your product. Also there is potential to work hybrid or fully remote depending on the company and its demands.

Cons

It's incredibly tedious and very boring work. It doesn't pay very much when you're starting out. It's an easy job, but if you care about your career and want to do something you are passionate about that actually makes a difference, this is likely not it. And if you want to be able to afford living in general, good luck as this job pays about as much as a teacher makes (give or take depending on the company, position, etc.). I am bored and leaving this career path as soon as I can.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2020
Pros

I believe being genuine and true to yourself, is an essential combination for people in my field. Skills such as Leadership, Critical thinking, problem solving, communication and presentation skills, managing time and people at the same time, networking, planning and many more, are developed as we attain experience in this field. The usage of clear and concise communication to interact professionally with co-workers, supervisors and to the managers. Working in a team with people from diverse backgrounds with a deep understanding and awareness of differences in both individuals and organizations. I am focused and attentive to details when addressing high-volume tasks to meet the deadlines. I am inspired by making a positive impact to whatever task is assigned. These qualities and skills will help to support your company’s mission and I could become a great asset to your company, while reflecting positively on the professionalism in its employees.


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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros

Being able to help enhance websites for clients.

Cons

There was a learning about SEO and all the data behind it. Wasn’t taught in school and supervisors were new to it.


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Updated January 8, 2025

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