The marketing industry in the U.S. is predicted to grow by 8% over the next few years, adding another 31,100 new vacancies with marketing management alone by the year 2033. This lucrative field is also estimated to be worth almost $900 billion globally, showcasing just how many opportunities there are for career expansion within marketing, not only in the U.S. but working remotely for start-ups and companies around the world.

What’s more, even at the entry-level, salaries are quite lucrative. For instance, according to Salary.com, a marketing assistant can expect to make between $44,423 and $58,048, with the top 10% of earners exceeding this figure and making as much as $64,000 on average, which is more than the median U.S. income. STAT

Remote Entry-Level Marketing Jobs And Careers

Check out these entry-level marketing job titles, which are also remote, for an idea of what to expect when you commence your marketing career:

1. Marketing assistant—supports the marketing team with admin tasks, some content creation and scheduling, research, and marketing campaigns. Average salary ranges from $43,831 to $57,423.
2. Social media coordinator—creates and schedules social media content, manages and maintains social profiles for a business, and engages with followers; might also be involved in analyzing performance metrics. Average salary ranges from $66,717 to $81,659.
3. Market research analyst—specifically focusses on researching market trends, customer behavior, and gaining competitor intelligence to help inform marketing strategies. Average salary ranges from $71,610 to $90,154.
4. Brand ambassador—usually works as an influencer and promotes the company’s products or services to their own audience. Average salary ranges from $59,378 to $76,531.
5. PR assistant—supports the PR team in drafting press releases and organizing PR events. Average salary ranges from $53,740 to $65,845.
6. Copywriter—creates drafts for marketing copy on websites, social media, and email, as well as other marketing outlets. Average salary ranges from $64,803 to $81,706.

Each of these roles can be worked from home and are a great starting point for more advanced and higher-paying roles in your marketing career.

7 Entry-Level Remote Marketing Jobs Hiring Now

Let’s take a look at a few companies hiring right now for these roles:

1. Paid social media specialist at Graduation Alliance (advertized on Indeed)
2. Social content specialist at Health-Ade
3. Social community and partnerships coordinator at Health-Ade
4. Email marketing manager at Action 1 (the company’s job listing states the role has flexible hours and is open to digital nomads, so you can work from anywhere with this remote job)
5. Marketing coordinator at VSP Vision
6. Paid search coordinator at Advantage Solutions
7. Product marketing associate (this role at a Y-Combinator-backed start-up pays between $90,000 to $100,000 and is open to new grads)

What Do I Need To Land An Entry-Level Remote Job In Marketing?

For you to land an entry-level remote job within the marketing industry, you should know that employers usually ask for these common characteristics:

• Self-starter mentality
• Problem-solving and creative thinking skills
• Strong storytelling skills and exceptional communication
• Familiarity with software and tools such as WordPress, HubSpot, Semrush, and PPC ad campaigns
• Social media savviness
• Results—your results should speak for themselves. Have you volunteered as a marketing coordinator for a non-profit to support their fundraising initiative? Did your efforts help them reach their fundraising target? If so, own it and include these achievements in your resume. And don’t forget to mention them in your job interview.

You should also have either a degree in marketing, or a combination of relevant hands-on experience and a certification.

Follow these tips and you’ll be able to break your way into the marketing industry and land your dream remote job.