Marketing Communications Specialist Jobs in California
Marketing Communications Specialist jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and consumer goods across seniority levels from coordinator to director. The largest hiring metros are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Apple, Netflix, and Kaiser Permanente maintain substantial marketing communications teams. Candidates with strengths in content strategy, integrated campaign management, and digital storytelling are most sought after by California employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Marketing & Communications Supervisor
Big Canyon Country Club | Newport Beach, California
Full-time, hourly | $30 to $35 per hour based on experience, plus benefits
About the Role
This role combines design, communications, and event coverage. You'll be responsible for our monthly newsletter, serve as primary photographer and videographer for club events, maintain and produce marketing materials, support cross-departmental initiatives, and manage digital channels.
Core Responsibilities
Monthly Newsletter
Responsible for end-to-end creation of the club's print and digital monthly newsletter, from content coordination with department heads through design, proofing, and delivery. Maintain editorial calendar, style guide compliance, and manage submission deadlines across the club.
Primary Photographer & Videographer
Responsible for professional photo and video coverage of tournaments, special events, and member programming, including shooting at live events and editing assets for delivery across newsletter, website, and archival use. Organize and maintain digital asset libraries.
Design & Brand
Responsible for all print and digital collateral including dining menus for club outlets, signage, brochures, flyers, event materials, and promotional pieces. Ensure brand standards are met across all member-facing materials. Maintain documentation and asset organization. Provide design guidance on branding projects.
Cross-Departmental Support
Responsible for coordinating design, promotional, and project support across Golf (tournaments, event collateral), Food & Beverage (menu design, sales initiatives), Wellness (special event promotion), and Member Services (member requests and special projects). Manage competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Digital Management
Responsible for managing the clubs private Instagram, coordinating website and club app updates, overseeing member communications (email campaigns, digital signage, app notifications), maintaining event calendar accuracy, and ensuring digital consistency across all platforms.
What You Bring
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator is a plus)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating design work, layout, typography, and photography
- Solid photo and video skills; professional experience shooting live events
- Excellent written communication and Microsoft Office fluency
- Professional video editing (Premiere Pro preferred; DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut welcome)
- Private club, hospitality, or resort experience a plus
Schedule
Typically Monday-Friday, shifting Tuesday-Saturday for required event coverage. Evening, weekend, and holiday work are not uncommon.
Growth Opportunity
We're hiring a coordinator but looking for learning and growth potential. Growth into manager role can be expected, with eventual responsibility for training the Member Services team to assist with marketing and communications efforts.
To Apply
Submit resume, brief cover note, and portfolio or work samples. Applications without these materials will not be considered.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
- Technology & Software
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marketing communications specialist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or a related field
- Three or more years of experience developing integrated marketing communications campaigns
- Demonstrated ability to write and edit across multiple formats and channels
- Proficiency with CRM platforms, marketing automation tools, and analytics dashboards
- Experience managing external agencies, vendors, or cross-functional creative teams
- Strong grasp of brand voice guidelines and California's diverse multicultural audiences
Marketing Communications Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a marketing communications specialist in California?
A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or journalism is the standard entry point California employers expect. There is no state-issued license for this role, so hiring decisions turn on portfolio work, internship experience, and demonstrated campaign results. Many California candidates strengthen their candidacy with certifications from recognized marketing associations in areas like content strategy or digital analytics, and building a portfolio of real campaign samples is treated as essential.
How much do marketing communications specialists make in California?
Marketing communications specialists in California earn a median of about $94,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,440 for the lowest 10% to over $181,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire marketing communications specialists in California?
Employers hiring marketing communications specialists 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 healthcare systems means openings appear across a wide range of industries throughout the state year-round.
Which California cities have the most marketing communications specialist jobs?
Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose have the most marketing communications specialist openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its entertainment, media, and consumer brand headquarters, San Francisco and the broader Bay Area through its dense technology sector, and San Diego through its biotech, defense, and healthcare industries, each of which maintains in-house communications functions.
Are there remote marketing communications specialist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields, since the core work of writing, editing, campaign planning, and media coordination transfers well to remote settings. About 72% of marketing communications specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly the role has been adopted as a distributed function. Roles that involve on-site production, event coordination, or studio work tend to remain in-person.
How can I get hired as a marketing communications specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paid communications or marketing coordinator role, where California employers in technology, healthcare, and entertainment regularly post positions that accept candidates with internship experience in lieu of full-time history. Large California employers like hospital systems and public universities often run structured new-grad communications programs. Building a portfolio of real samples, even from student publications or nonprofit volunteer work, and pursuing certifications in content strategy or social media management gives early-career candidates a clear edge over those with no documented output.
Where can I find and apply to marketing communications specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to marketing communications specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to each one.
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