Marketing Communications Manager

A Marketing Communications Manager develops and implements strategies to promote a company’s products or services. You might work in-house for a corporation or with a marketing agency. Marketing Communications Managers focus on crafting compelling messages and overseeing various marketing campaigns. You’ll coordinate advertising efforts, manage media relations, and ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.

Marketing Communications Managers play a crucial role in shaping public perception and driving business growth. You’ll need to be creative, detail-oriented, and adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Effective communication skills are essential, as you’ll collaborate with internal teams and external partners to achieve marketing objectives and enhance the company’s market presence.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $111,800
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a marketing communications manager?

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BSB50620

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,995 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Account Director Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Email Marketing Specialist Social Media Coordinator Freelance Artist Social Media Strategist Digital Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Radio Producer Real Estate Agency Manager Social Marketer Cellar Door Manager Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Car Salesman Senior Merchandiser Visual Merchandiser Pre-Press Operator Screenplay Writer Retail Executive Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Market Researcher Retention Specialist Paid Search Manager Fundraising Coordinator Communications Officer Communications Adviser Communications Strategist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Media Analyst Relationship Manager Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Student Recruitment Officer Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Information Designer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Arts Programmer Product Photographer Creative Writer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Strategic Advisor Business Development Consultant Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Consultant Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager International Marketer Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Brand Strategist Magazine Stylist Event Stylist Sports Marketing Manager Freelance Writer Advertising Executive Feature Writer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Category Manager Public Relations Executive Arts Writer Media Relations Specialist Advertising Account Manager
+ 96 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Communications Manager Marketing Manager Brand Manager Account Director Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Marketer Junior Website Designer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Creative Entrepreneur E-Commerce Developer Digital Business Strategist Product Specialist Account Manager Email Marketing Specialist Social Media Coordinator Freelance Artist Social Media Strategist Digital Media Strategist ICT Sales Assistant Multimedia Designer Account Executive Travel Agency Manager Radio Producer Real Estate Agency Manager Social Marketer Cellar Door Manager Design Strategist E-Commerce Manager New Home Sales Consultant Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Car Salesman Senior Merchandiser Visual Merchandiser Pre-Press Operator Screenplay Writer Retail Executive Multimedia Writer Marketing Director Marketing Strategist Product Marketing Manager Market Researcher Retention Specialist Paid Search Manager Fundraising Coordinator Communications Officer Communications Adviser Communications Strategist Gallery Manager Sponsorship Manager Media Officer Digital Media Specialist Media Analyst Relationship Manager Digital Producer International Marketing Specialist Student Recruitment Officer Campaign Manager Film Producer Event Photographer Information Designer Art Gallery Director Visual Communication Designer Arts Programmer Product Photographer Creative Writer Digital Artist Editorial Writer Public Affairs Consultant Media Advisor Film and TV Production Manager Strategic Advisor Business Development Consultant Customer Relationship Manager Global Account Manager Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Marketing Consultant Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager International Marketer Blog Writer Advertising Copywriter Brand Strategist Magazine Stylist Event Stylist Sports Marketing Manager Freelance Writer Advertising Executive Feature Writer Marketing Project Manager Content Strategist Category Manager Public Relations Executive Arts Writer Media Relations Specialist Advertising Account Manager + 96 more
BSB50120

Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 months
$1,499 - $6,422
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner
Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Social Media Strategist Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Portrait Photographer Apiarist Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Relationship Manager Communications Officer Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Media Analyst Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Student Recruitment Officer Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Strategic Advisor Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker
+ 216 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Office Manager Project Coordinator Small Business Owner Governance Coordinator Scheduler Business Support Officer Regional Manager Project Officer Fitness Studio Manager Creative Entrepreneur Digital Business Strategist Data Miner Product Specialist Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Park Manager Buyer Information Officer Customer Service Officer Brand Ambassador Life Coach Community Engagement Officer Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer National Security Adviser Enrolment and Admissions Officer Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Intelligence Officer Chief Innovation Officer ICT Sales Assistant Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant IT Auditor Event Planner Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Customs and Border Protection Officer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Regional Coordinator Real Estate Agency Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Social Media Strategist Radio Producer Operational Risk Manager Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Innovation Strategist New Home Sales Consultant Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Administration Officer Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Fashion Photographer Screenplay Writer Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Concreter Duty Manager (Police Force) Portrait Photographer Apiarist Marketing Director Buyer’s Agent Customs Broker Reporting Analyst Property Consultant Property Developer Salesforce Administrator Business Specialist IT Recruitment Consultant Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Enterprise Architect Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Head of Cyber Security Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Trade Waste Officer Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Product Marketing Manager Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Settlements Officer Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Leasing Manager Leasing Officer Claims Specialist Market Researcher Internal Auditor Law Clerk Agile Business Analyst Fundraising Coordinator Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant Lobbyist Policy Specialist Relationship Manager Communications Officer Communications Strategist Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Digital Media Specialist Financial Regulator Gallery Manager Media Analyst Policy Researcher Public Service Officer Engagement Manager Community Relations Manager Student Recruitment Officer Technology Consultant Geographer International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Location Manager Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Freelance Editor Meteorologist Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Executive Director Inventory Manager Supply Planner Business Development Consultant Strategic Advisor Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Senior Financial Analyst Capability Manager Training and Development Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Marketing Executive Marketing Communications Manager Risk Advisor Supply Chain Analyst Logistics Planner Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Tender Writer Supply and Distribution Manager HR Business Partner Change Management Consultant Business Process Analyst Senior Business Analyst Risk Consultant Marketing Analyst Master Data Analyst Innovation Consultant Research and Development Manager Credit Risk Analyst Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach Advertising Account Manager Investment Banking Analyst Analytics Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Wealth Manager Retirement Planner People and Culture Manager International Banker + 216 more
BSB40820

Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Online
8 - 18 months
$1,250 - $5,009
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Strategist Advertising Account Manager Media Relations Specialist
Sports Marketing Manager International Marketer Feature Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Freelance Writer Advertising Executive Policy Writer Packaging Designer Performance Coach Media Planner Blog Writer Marketing Executive Marketing Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Global Account Manager Creative Writer Business Development Consultant Science Communicator Information Designer Editorial Writer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Screenplay Writer Publishing Coordinator Campaign Manager Online Content Creator Student Recruitment Officer Paid Search Manager Marketing Strategist Multimedia Writer Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Car Salesman Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Bakery Manager Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Conference Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant Sales Analyst Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant E-Commerce Manager Design Strategist Cellar Door Manager Social Marketer Radio Producer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Social Media Strategist Multimedia Designer ICT Sales Assistant Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager Digital Media Strategist Freelance Artist Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Marketer Information Officer Account Manager Creative Entrepreneur Junior Website Designer Presales Consultant Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager
+ 92 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Content Strategist Advertising Account Manager Media Relations Specialist Sports Marketing Manager International Marketer Feature Writer Travel Writer Literary Agent Political Consultant Publishing Assistant Technical Writer Community Engagement Coordinator Freelance Writer Advertising Executive Policy Writer Packaging Designer Performance Coach Media Planner Blog Writer Marketing Executive Marketing Consultant Marketing Communications Manager Global Account Manager Creative Writer Business Development Consultant Science Communicator Information Designer Editorial Writer Event Photographer Product Photographer Arts Programmer Visual Communication Designer Screenplay Writer Publishing Coordinator Campaign Manager Online Content Creator Student Recruitment Officer Paid Search Manager Marketing Strategist Multimedia Writer Pre-Press Operator Visual Merchandiser Senior Merchandiser Car Salesman Fashion Photographer Portrait Photographer Bakery Manager Reservations Manager Tour Operations Manager Exhibition Manager Event Director Conference Manager High Performance Coach Fitness Centre Manager Sales Consultant Sales Analyst Gym Manager Sales Representative Telemarketer Librarian Museum Assistant Library Assistant E-Commerce Manager Design Strategist Cellar Door Manager Social Marketer Radio Producer Venue Manager Student Experience Officer Event Planner Social Media Strategist Multimedia Designer ICT Sales Assistant Intelligence Officer Customer Success Manager Digital Media Strategist Freelance Artist Social Media Coordinator Email Marketing Specialist Marketer Information Officer Account Manager Creative Entrepreneur Junior Website Designer Presales Consultant Community Engagement Officer Copywriter Brand Ambassador Public Relations Officer Content Manager Marketing Officer Marketing Assistant Marketing Coordinator Digital Marketing Assistant Social Media Manager + 92 more

Graduate Diploma in Marketing

On Campus
6 - 12 months
$0 - $15,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Management (Marketing)

Blended, On Campus
18 - 24 months
$48,750 - $71,372
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Marketing Management

On Campus
24 months
$54,000 - $75,040
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Public Relations

Blended
12 months
$25,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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