Marketing Communications Manager Jobs in California

Marketing Communications Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, consumer brands, and healthcare across a market that supports roles from coordinator-level through senior director. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where employers like Apple, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Kaiser Permanente maintain large communications teams. The most in-demand specialties are integrated campaign management, digital and content strategy, and corporate communications. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles64
Top employerCalifornia State University
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring36
Work type44% Hybrid
Top industryEducation

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Marketing & Communications Supervisor
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Marketing & Communications Supervisor
Big Canyon Country Club Careers
Newport Beach, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$30 - $35/hr

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San Jose Conservation Corps
Associate, Communications & Marketing
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Associate, Communications & Marketing
San Jose Conservation Corps
San Jose, California
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$26.73 - $31.53/hr
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Communications & Marketing Coordinator
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Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Catholic Charities Diocese
San Diego, California
Business Development
Customer Service
Customer Success
$25 - $27/hr
CPR Certification

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California State University
Marketing Communications Professional III, Office of the Provost
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Marketing Communications Professional III, Office of the Provost
California State University
Fullerton, California
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Director of Marketing & Communications
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Director of Marketing & Communications
Oceanhills Covenant Church
Santa Barbara, California
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$30 - $37/hr
Hybrid

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Marketing Communications Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
8 jobs
San Jose
3 jobs
Mountain View
3 jobs
San Francisco
3 jobs
Turlock
2 jobs
Pasadena
2 jobs
Fullerton
2 jobs
Palo Alto
2 jobs

Marketing Communications Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

California State University
California State University7 open roles
Qualcomm
Qualcomm2 open roles
Baby2Baby
Baby2Baby2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Retail
  • Consumer Goods
  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in marketing communications manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
  • Five or more years of experience managing marketing communications campaigns or programs
  • Demonstrated ability to develop integrated campaigns across digital, print, and social channels
  • Experience managing agency relationships, vendors, and cross-functional creative teams
  • Proficiency with marketing automation platforms such as Marketo, HubSpot, or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills across executive, consumer, and media-facing content

Marketing Communications Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a marketing communications manager in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or public relations as the baseline qualification. There is no state-issued license required to work as a marketing communications manager in California. From there, the typical path runs through coordinator or specialist roles at agencies or in-house teams, building a portfolio of campaigns across digital, content, and media channels before stepping into a manager position overseeing strategy or a communications function.

How much do marketing communications managers make in California?

Marketing communications managers in California earn a median of about $193,620 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $104,370 for the lowest 10% to over $326,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire marketing communications managers in California?

Employers hiring marketing communications managers in California right now include California State University, Qualcomm, and Baby2Baby, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and major health systems means demand is spread across several distinct industries rather than clustering in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most marketing communications manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose account for the most marketing communications manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through entertainment, consumer brands, and media companies, San Francisco and the broader Bay Area reflect demand from technology and venture-backed firms, and San Diego pulls from its life sciences and defense sectors, meaning each city's openings tend to reflect the dominant industry anchored there.

Are there remote marketing communications manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields, because the work centers on writing, strategy, and digital platforms that translate well to distributed teams. About 72% of marketing communications manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has shifted since in-person requirements loosened. Campaign strategy, content development, and digital channel management tend to be the functions most consistently offered with location flexibility.

How can I get hired as a marketing communications manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a marketing coordinator or communications specialist role at a California agency, consumer brand, or technology company, where you build a portfolio managing content calendars, drafting press materials, and supporting campaign execution. Large California employers in healthcare and technology, including health systems and enterprise software firms, run associate communications programs and rotate new-career hires through brand and content teams. A strong writing portfolio and familiarity with a marketing automation platform give candidates without experience a concrete edge over those who rely on a degree alone.

Where can I find and apply to marketing communications manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to marketing communications manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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