As we have noted in previous posts, the Digital Media and Marketing career fields are increasing research and data-intensive and often require a more sophisticated set of skills. These jobs may include everything from research design and surveys to assessing consumer behavior to professional writing to performing statistical analysis. Many advertised positions require or prefer advanced degree holders as well as specific domain expertise. It is common for such job descriptions (at Manager level or higher) to include “advanced degree preferred” and sometimes PhD “preferred” or “required.”
Importantly, it is an expanding field. To use only one example: employment in the so-called media industry, ranging from publishing to entertainment, is flourishing (see chart below) and expected to continue generating quality opportunities.
This week’s sampling (and more on our SmartJobs page) attests to the wide range of jobs available across the public, private and non-profit sectors. There is much to discover, whether you are looking for work today or further into the future. Start by generating your own ideas.
We encourage you to explore.
HSS
Research Supervisor, DCG Communications
Manager, Analytics and Insights, Spark Foundry
Senior Associate, Business Insights, m/Six
Polling and Research Fellow, Sierra Club
Director Brand Marketing, Perot Museum of Nature and Science
STEM
Engineer, Machine Learning, CoPilot
Marketing Science Research Lead, Snap
Senior Manager, Media Analytics, Merkle
Director, Market Research, Optimer Pharmaceuticals
If there are areas of work you would like us to explore in more depth, please contact at smartjobs@versatilephd.com.
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For access to more jobs as well as archived and searchable opportunities, visit our SmartJobs page. Note: SmartJobs access requires a university affiliation. User-generated jobs are open to all members and can be accessed here.