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How much do children advertising jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for children advertising in the United States is $93,333.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Children Advertising vs Children’s Media Planner?

AspectChildren AdvertisingChildren’s Media Planner
CredentialsMarketing or advertising degree, certifications in advertisingMarketing, advertising, or media planning degree, certifications in media planning
Work EnvironmentAdvertising agencies, marketing departmentsMedia agencies, marketing firms, client-side marketing teams
Industry UsageCreating advertising campaigns targeting childrenPlanning and scheduling media placements for children-focused campaigns

Children Advertising focuses on creating and executing advertising campaigns aimed at children, involving creative development and client collaboration. Children’s Media Planners specialize in selecting appropriate media channels and scheduling to effectively reach the target young audience. While both roles work within the advertising industry and require similar credentials, their core responsibilities differ: one creates ads, the other plans media placements.

What are some common challenges faced when creating advertising campaigns targeted at children?

One of the main challenges in children advertising is ensuring that campaigns are both engaging and ethically responsible. Creatives must balance capturing children’s attention with adhering to strict industry regulations that protect young audiences from misleading or inappropriate content. Collaborating closely with legal teams, psychologists, and educators is often necessary to develop content that is age-appropriate and transparent. Additionally, professionals in this field regularly work with cross-functional teams to adapt messaging for different platforms while maintaining compliance and appeal.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in children's advertising, and why are they important?

To excel in children's advertising, you need a solid understanding of marketing principles, child psychology, and relevant advertising regulations, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with creative design tools (like Adobe Creative Suite), digital marketing platforms, and compliance with standards such as COPPA is essential. Creativity, strong communication, and an ethical mindset are crucial soft skills for crafting engaging campaigns that resonate with children while respecting legal and moral boundaries. These skills ensure that advertising efforts are both effective and responsible, safeguarding children's well-being and brand reputation.

What is children advertising?

Children advertising refers to the marketing and promotion of products or services directly to children, typically those under the age of 13. This type of advertising can appear in various formats, including television commercials, online ads, social media, and even in-game promotions. Because children are more impressionable, there are strict regulations and ethical guidelines in many countries to protect them from misleading or inappropriate content. Advertisers must ensure that their messages are age-appropriate and do not exploit children's lack of experience or understanding.
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What states have the most Children Advertising jobs?

States with the most job openings for Children Advertising jobs include:

Infographic showing various Children Advertising job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $93,333 per year, or $44.9 per hour.

Associate, Design and Marketing

Harlem Children's Zone

New York, NY • On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Harlem Children's Zone - a world-renowned non-profit organization based in Harlem, New York City - seeks a highly driven, creative Associate, Design and Marketing to create compelling designs to support the organization's marketing strategies and help direct its social media platforms.
Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing, the Associate, Design and Marketing will join our Communications Team at the forefront of innovation at HCZ. The successful candidate will be a creative thinker with excellent design skills who can produce advertising and marketing content and manage social media accounts for a large-scale organization. The individual will join HCZ during a critical phase, as we work to scale our impact and put children across the country on the pathway to social and economic mobility.
Requirements
Who you are
  • A curious, multi-talented, versatile designer and marketing professional who can create content optimized for various platforms and aligned with organizational branding
  • A deadline-driven hustler who thrives in low-ego, team-oriented environments
  • A strong relationship and community builder who's comfortable working with stakeholders across our organization

What you'll do
Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing, the Associate, Marketing and Design will help design advertising and marketing content to support paid and owned marketing strategies that advance HCZ's key priorities: brand awareness, scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, thought leadership, staff culture, and philanthropy. Primarily, they will collaborate with staff members to create content to promote scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, and other key initiatives; and coordinate the day-to-day operations of HCZ's social media accounts, including sourcing or creating, formatting, and posting content, and managing our community engagement efforts. Some travel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at our Promise Academy Charter Schools and Zone After School Programs to create content to support promotion of scholar enrollment, talent recruitment, events, and other key initiatives, including flyers, posters, brochures, apparel, consumer items, and illustrations.
  • Support the design of advertising and marketing content across our digital properties (e.g., website, social media, email marketing), advertising channels (e.g., connected TV, search, and display), and out-of-home (e.g., brand activations, public transportation, printed content, and other spatial ads).
  • Help manage the day-to-day operations of HCZ's social media accounts, including sourcing or creating, planning, formatting, and posting content on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and YouTube
  • Help oversee community engagement on social media, including responding to and liking user comments on posts
  • Organize, refine, update, and manage all design tools, templates, and resources leveraged by staff
  • Help steward the HCZ brand, ensuring that all visual representations of HCZ stay true to our brand guidelines

Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge Requirements
  • At least 2-3 years' experience using design software and applications, especially Canva and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere), and designing print materials and apparel
  • Proficiency in managing the backend of social media platforms
  • Knowledge of social media management platforms (e.g., Sprout Social, Hootsuite) a plus
  • Experience building strong relationships and trust with stakeholders
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities at once
  • Commitment to HCZ values and mission
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent strongly preferred

Benefits
As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families - and our staff - thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.
Our exceptional full-time benefits include:
  • Highly competitive base salaries
  • Paid time off
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Career Advancement
  • No-cost health insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-and long-term disability
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Wellness discounts
  • Commuter benefits
  • Financial wellness perks
  • Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000-$70,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including employer-covered health insurance. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.