Marketing Manager Jobs in California

Marketing Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in technology, entertainment, consumer goods, and healthcare and openings at every level from coordinator-track to director-adjacent senior roles. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring centers, home to major employers like Google, The Walt Disney Company, and Salesforce, which maintain large marketing teams in the state. The most sought-after specialties right now are product marketing, digital and performance marketing, and brand management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles727+
Top employerIntuit
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring129
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Finance and Business Operations Manager, Marketing
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Finance and Business Operations Manager, Marketing
Meta
Menlo Park, California
Business Strategy
Data Analytics
Data Science
$195k - $263k/yr
10,000+

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Marketing Manager, Open Source Foundations
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Marketing Manager, Open Source Foundations
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Business Strategy
Marketing
Product Marketing
Bachelor's degree in marketing
10,000+

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Regional Marketing & Growth Manager, LatAm
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Regional Marketing & Growth Manager, LatAm
OpenArt AI
San Francisco, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
Remote (US)

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Marketing Manager
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Marketing Manager
Hoxton Circle
Northridge, California
Brand & Social Media
Content & Communications
Marketing
Social Media Management
$100k - $130k/yr
11-50

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Senior Product Marketing Manager
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Senior Product Marketing Manager
A10 Networks
San Jose, California
Business Strategy
Project Management
Strategy & Corporate Development
Bachelor of Science
501-1,000

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Marketing Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Menlo Park
22 jobs
San Mateo
15 jobs

Marketing Manager Job Market in California

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

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit46
  • Meta24
  • Google18
  • TikTok12
  • BD10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software18
  • Banking & Financial Services5
  • Electronics & Hardware3
  • Medical Devices2
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2

What California Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field required
  • Three or more years of experience managing marketing campaigns or programs
  • Demonstrated experience with digital marketing platforms such as Google Ads or Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage external agency relationships
  • Experience with marketing analytics tools and data-driven campaign optimization
  • Familiarity with California Consumer Privacy Act compliance as it applies to marketing data

Marketing Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a marketing manager in California?

Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a closely related field as a baseline. Marketing management carries no state-issued license in California, so the path runs through experience: starting in coordinator or specialist roles, building a portfolio of campaign results, and moving into a manager title after demonstrating ownership of programs. Employers in California's tech and media sectors frequently weight measurable outcomes and platform certifications alongside formal education.

How much do marketing managers make in California?

Marketing 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 managers in California?

Employers hiring marketing managers in California right now include Intuit, Meta, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and consumer brands means the employer mix skews toward companies with large in-house marketing departments rather than agencies.

Which California cities have the most marketing manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego have the most marketing manager openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment, media, and consumer goods industries, while San Francisco and the broader Bay Area draw volume from technology headquarters, and San Diego's biotech and defense sectors add a distinct layer of demand that sets it apart from purely consumer-facing markets.

Are there remote marketing manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 70% of marketing manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on strategy, content creation, and digital execution rather than on-site presence. Brand management and performance marketing tend to be the sub-specialties most consistently offered with flexible or fully remote arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is landing a marketing coordinator or marketing specialist role first, then building toward a manager title from the inside. Large California employers like Salesforce, Cedars-Sinai, and USC have new-grad associate and rotational marketing programs that place candidates without manager-level experience. A strong portfolio of campaign work, even from internships or freelance projects, carries significant weight, and a Google or HubSpot platform certification can distinguish a candidate when direct experience is thin.

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

You can find and apply to marketing manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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