Marketing Jobs in Columbus, OH

Observed government wages show a split market: Columbus market research analysts earn $77,010 at the median, with a $56,990 to $100,990 interquartile range, while advertising, promotions, and marketing managers earn $134,420 at the median and $151,280 on average. Current Columbus posting data is lower and broader, with posted salary ranges centered on about $80k to $102k and a wider 25th-75th band of about $60k to $168k.

Full September 2026 market report

Advertised pay

Across the 34 openings that disclose pay, the advertised range midpoint runs $93,000 at the 25th percentile, $111,700 at the median and $140,800 at the 75th. These are advertised ranges, not earned pay.

Active openings as of November 10, 2026

Senior roles | Entry level | Remote | Posted this week

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What our analysts see this month

Balanced market | next 3-6 months

Columbus is a balanced market for Marketing, Communications & Content right now: metro unemployment was 3.3% in August 2026, and Ohio marketing, communications & content postings were up 4.5% year over year even as Ohio postings across all occupations were down 2.2%. There is real local opportunity breadth, with more than 150 postings across more than 125 companies over the last 90 days, but the search is not easy because Columbus Professional and Business Services employment was down -4.2879% year over year and Information employment was down -4.4199%. Expect the best odds if you can compete for on-site or hybrid roles and show measurable analytics, digital, SEO, and AI-assisted execution rather than generalist branding alone.

Best positioned: Mid-career candidates who can point to campaign metrics, GA4 or SEO fluency, and project-managed execution, and who are open to on-site or hybrid roles in retail, financial services, or real estate, have the clearest edge.

Main caution: The biggest mistake is treating Columbus like a remote-first marketing market; only about 10% of sampled roles were remote, and national reporting says entry-level marketing roles have been the weakest part of the market.

From the September 2026 market report

Who is hiring here

Counted across all 54 openings in this market. 9 of the employers below are hiring for more than one role right now.

1. Kpmg Us: 7 open roles
2. J.P. Morgan SE: 3 open roles
3. Brassica LLC: 2 open roles
4. CoverMyMeds LLC.: 2 open roles
5. DrHouse, Inc.: 2 open roles
6. Marzetti Company: 2 open roles
7. Mckesson Corporation: 2 open roles
8. Northstar Cafe, Brassica, Third & Hollywood: 2 open roles
9. Signal Tru Brand: 2 open roles
10. Abbott Laboratorios do Brasil Ltda.: 1 open role

Where the openings are

• Columbus: 44
• Westerville: 2
• Reynoldsburg: 2
• Grove City: 1
• Whitehall: 1

Work arrangement

on-site 35 (65%), remote 10 (19%), hybrid 9 (17%)

Where the demand is

Opportunity is concentrated in in-house teams rather than one dominant employer. In the local sample, the most-active industries were real estate, retail, and financial services at about 20% each, followed by advertising services and hospitals and health care at about 10% each, while the employer base was fragmented. That mix favors candidates who can tie storytelling to pipeline, customer acquisition, or brand operations inside a line-of-business setting. Local repeat employers included J.P. Morgan SE, Vertiv, Peak Retirement Planning, Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Myriad360, IE, Be A Mister, and Signal Tru Brand, each appearing around 5 times in the sample. The catch is that not every sub-market is equally healthy. Columbus Professional and Business Services employment was down 4.2879% year over year and Information was down 4.4199%, which is a caution sign for agencies, publishers, and some tech-adjacent content roles. By contrast, Ohio-wide category demand is holding up better than the overall market, with marketing, communications & content postings up 4.5% year over year even as Ohio postings across all occupations were down 2.2%.

• In-house growth and brand teams (high): The clearest concentration is in real estate, retail, and financial services, each accounting for about 20% of local postings in the sample.
• Agency and brand-service work (moderate): Advertising services account for about 10% of local postings, but Columbus Professional and Business Services employment is down -4.2879% year over year, which argues for selectivity.
• Healthcare and mission-driven communications (moderate): Hospitals and health care account for about 10% of local postings, and national Education/Health Services employment was up 1.9% year over year, supporting steadier institutional demand.
• Leadership-track marketing management (limited): Local lead+ roles make up about 20% of postings and senior roles about 10%, so the pay is strong but the seat count is smaller.

Where to focus: Focus first on in-house roles that combine digital execution, reporting, and project management, especially if you can work on-site or hybrid.

Roles worth searching next

• Customer insights analyst: It is a natural alternative for marketers with strong reporting, segmentation, survey, or dashboard work.
• Project coordinator or program manager: Local demand strongly rewards project-managed execution, which makes this a realistic bridge for campaign and content operators.
• E-commerce merchandiser: Retail-heavy local demand makes merchandising a practical pivot for marketers who understand conversion, product storytelling, and lifecycle campaigns.
• Revenue operations analyst: This suits marketers who are strongest in funnel reporting, CRM hygiene, attribution questions, and process improvement.

What postings ask for

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (table_stakes | immediate): GA4 is treated as a core digital marketing skill in 2026, and Columbus postings emphasize data analysis and digital marketing. Who: Entry-level candidates, generalists, and career switchers moving into digital work.
• SEO and AEO (differentiator | immediate): SEO and AEO are identified as valuable capabilities nationally, and SEO appears in about 10% of local postings alongside content creation. Who: Content, digital, and communications candidates who need measurable acquisition skills.
• Project management (table_stakes | immediate): Project management is the most-requested hard skill in the local sample at about 20%, which makes execution discipline unusually important in this market. Who: Everyone, especially mid-career candidates aiming for in-house cross-functional roles.
• Marketing analytics and performance measurement (premium | immediate): Robert Half highlights marketing analytics, data interpretation, and performance measurement as valuable, and local postings repeatedly call for data analysis. Who: Mid-career marketers, analysts, and career switchers from quantitative fields.
• AI fluency and prompt engineering (premium | immediate): The AMA says AI is the skill marketers most expect to need, Robert Half says 65% of marketing and creative leaders pay more for relevant AI skills, and Columbus has a hands-on local workshop focused on agentic marketing workflows. Who: All candidate types, but especially anyone competing for digital, content, or strategy-heavy roles.
• Google Skillshop or Meta Blueprint (differentiator | near-term): These are described as the most universally recognized employer-facing marketing certifications in 2026. Who: Entry-level candidates or career switchers who need a quick credibility signal.

Questions about this market

What do Marketing, Communications & Content roles pay in Columbus, OH?

Observed government wages show a split market: Columbus market research analysts earn $77,010 at the median, with a $56,990 to $100,990 interquartile range, while advertising, promotions, and marketing managers earn $134,420 at the median and $151,280 on average. Current Columbus posting data is lower and broader, with posted salary ranges centered on about $80k to $102k and a wider 25th-75th band of about $60k to $168k. For most non-director searches, Columbus reads as a solid mid-market salary city rather than a place where generalist marketers easily land top national compensation; the posting center is much closer to analyst pay than to manager medians.

Where is demand for Marketing, Communications & Content roles in Columbus, OH concentrated?

Opportunity is concentrated in in-house teams rather than one dominant employer. In the local sample, the most-active industries were real estate, retail, and financial services at about 20% each, followed by advertising services and hospitals and health care at about 10% each, while the employer base was fragmented. That mix favors candidates who can tie storytelling to pipeline, customer acquisition, or brand operations inside a line-of-business setting. Local repeat employers included J.P. Morgan SE, Vertiv, Peak Retirement Planning, Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Myriad360, IE, Be A Mister, and Signal Tru Brand, each appearing around 5 times in the sample. The catch is that not every sub-market is equally healthy. Columbus Professional and Business Services employment was down 4.2879% year over year and Information was down 4.4199%, which is a caution sign for agencies, publishers, and some tech-adjacent content roles. By contrast, Ohio-wide category demand is holding up better than the overall market, with marketing, communications & content postings up 4.5% year over year even as Ohio postings across all occupations were down 2.2%.

Which employers are hiring the most Marketing, Communications & Content talent in Columbus, OH?

Recent postings show the most activity from J.P. Morgan SE (5 postings), IE (5 postings), Vertiv (5 postings), Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. (5 postings), Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (5 postings). See the full market report for the complete employer landscape.

Can Marketing, Communications & Content roles in Columbus, OH be done remotely?

Of recent postings, 10% are remote and 20% hybrid, with 75% on-site. Use the Remote filter above to see only remote openings.

How current are these listings?

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