The Best Entry-Level Marketing Jobs

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Jumpstart your career in marketing with Simplify’s curated list of entry-level marketing jobs, ideal for undergraduate students, recent 2024 or 2025 graduates, and career changers eager to break into roles across digital, brand, social media, and content marketing.

These paid roles span a wide variety of marketing disciplines, including: social media marketing (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn); content creation and strategy (blogs, SEO, video); brand management and campaign planning; email marketing and CRM tools (Mailchimp, HubSpot); performance and growth marketing (Google Ads, Meta Ads); public relations and influencer partnerships.

Our entry-level marketing positions include listings at tech startups, e-commerce brands, media agencies, Big Tech (including FAANG/MAANG), and Fortune 500 (F500) companies, many of which offer remote, hybrid, or in-office opportunities in cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Austin, and San Francisco.

Highlights include: full-time roles with titles like Marketing Coordinator, Brand Assistant, Social Media Intern, or Growth Marketing Associate; open to candidates with degrees in marketing, communications, journalism, business, or creative fields; some roles require basic knowledge of tools like Canva, Figma, Google Analytics, or SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Similarweb); most companies offer mentorship, access to marketing boot camps, and career growth paths that lead to senior-level roles, such as Marketing Manager or Head of Brand.

Explore the best beginner marketing jobs now and gain the experience you need to build a lasting career in a fast-paced, creative industry.

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Common roles include growth marketing (ads, SEO, paid acquisition), content or copywriting (emails, blog posts, social media), product marketing (positioning and launches), and brand marketing (voice, visual identity). Some jobs are creative, others are data-heavy. Read the job description closely—'Marketing Associate' could mean wildly different things at different companies.

If a job pays well but doesn’t teach you anything new (e.g., just running email templates), you’ll likely hit a ceiling fast. On the other hand, a slightly lower-paying job with real ownership (e.g., running paid campaigns end-to-end or doing direct customer research) can fast-track your growth. Every situation is different. Ask what you'll own, not just what you'll earn.

AI can speed up parts of the job—like writing drafts or generating SEO outlines, but it can’t replace judgment. Companies still need humans to decide what messaging works, test ideas, and adapt based on real user behavior. The best junior marketers learn to use AI as a tool, not see it as competition.

Show, don’t tell. Write a short blog post or LinkedIn teardown of a company’s campaign. Run a small ad campaign with $50 of your own money and document the results. If you want a content role, send a writing sample. Portfolios beat polished resumes every time in early marketing hiring.

Yes—but you still need to communicate clearly. Whether it’s presenting campaign results, writing copy, or working with designers, you’ll need to speak up for your work. Many successful marketers are introverts who excel at strategy, research, or writing. Just don’t confuse introversion with staying quiet in meetings: that part doesn’t work in any role.

It depends on the role, but good bets include: Google Analytics, basic SEO (Ahrefs or SEMrush), email tools like Mailchimp or Klaviyo, and writing in Notion or Google Docs. If you're targeting growth or paid roles, get familiar with Meta Ads Manager and Google Ads, even if just through free certifications or personal projects.