Media Jobs and MBA Programs in Louisiana

Those considering careers as advertising managers can find education and job opportunities in Louisiana. For advertising managers in Louisiana, the job pool is currently 410 and climbing. A projected rise of 15 percent in employment opportunities will make the figure 650 jobs by 2016. This increase is opposite the national trend for advertising managers. National projections show a decline of one percent over the next 10 years. Advertising managers plan and direct advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

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Advertising managers earn $30 per hour or $61,000 per year on average in Louisiana. Nationally, their income is $46 hourly or $94,000 per year on average.

Nicknamed the Pelican State, Louisiana has a population of 4,492,076, which has grown by 0.5 percent in the last 10 years. The capital is Baton Rouge. There were a total of 2,576,960 jobs in 2008 and people in Louisiana earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $36,091, up from $35,340. The unemployment rate in Louisiana was 6.8 percent in 2009, which has grown by 2.3 percentage points since the previous year. Roughly 18.7 percent of Louisiana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

In Louisiana, the top employers are in petroleum products manufacturing, petroleum refineries, basic chemical manufacturing and natural gas liquid extraction.

Having known landmarks is a staple for Louisiana. Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, The Superdome in New Orleans is the world's largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts.

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Advertising managers plan and direct advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, or give-aways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.

While working, they often gather and organize data to develop advertising campaigns and talk with department heads and staff to consider contracts, selection of advertising media, or product to be advertised.

They are required to respond to the actions of other and coordinate activities with them and look for ways to help others.

Advertising managers should be able to listen to and understand others in meetings and think creatively about the ideas of others.

In order to be successful in the workplace, advertising managers must be thorough and dependable and believe in innovation and creative thought.