Production Specialist Jobs in California
Production Specialist jobs in California draw steady demand across entertainment and media production, food and beverage manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, and aerospace, with openings at every level from entry-line operators to senior production leads. Los Angeles, San Jose, and Fresno rank among the most active hiring metros, anchored by large employers such as Warner Bros., Intel, and Gallo Winery that maintain ongoing production specialist headcount. The most sought-after specialties in California right now are digital media production, process manufacturing coordination, and quality-focused production oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ARBUSA is a global leader in manufacturing and distributing high-quality off-road accessories, including air locking differentials, air compressors, winch bumpers, suspension systems, roof racks, skid plates, side rails, rear bumpers, roof top tents, and recovery gear. We are dedicated to providing innovative products that enhance off-road adventures and outdoor experiences worldwide.
Position Overview
ARB USA is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Events & Content Production Specialist to support the execution of marketing campaigns, content creation, events, and brand operations. This role serves as the central coordinator for content production, marketing projects, events coordination, and administrative marketing functions, ensuring projects are completed on time and aligned with brand standards.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can juggle multiple priorities, and enjoys turning ideas into well-executed marketing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Events & Brand Activations
- Coordinate logistics for trade shows, dealer events, training programs, and consumer activations.
- Manage event timelines, shipping, promotional materials, and vendor communications.
- Assist with booth setup, event merchandising, and post-event reporting.
- Maintain event inventory and branded assets.
- Merchandising & Brand Presentation
- Coordinate showroom, office, and event display installations.
- Manage branded signage, point-of-sale materials, banners, and promotional displays.
- Ensure consistent brand presentation across all physical environments.
- Marketing Operations
- Coordinate the ordering and management of business cards, promotional products, branded apparel, and printed collateral.
- Maintain relationships with vendors, printers, and production partners.
- Track marketing budgets, invoices, and purchase requests.
- Support administrative functions that improve marketing team efficiency and organization.
Content Production Coordination
- Plan and coordinate photo and video shoots from concept through completion.
- Schedule photographers, videographers, talent, locations, vehicles, products, and production resources.
- Develop production timelines, shot lists, call sheets, and project briefs.
- Manage content delivery, asset collection, approvals, and organization.
- Maintain and organize the company’s digital asset library, including photography, video, and creative files.
- Marketing Campaign Coordination
- Coordinate the execution of product launches, promotional campaigns, and brand initiatives.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables across internal teams, agencies, freelancers, and vendors.
- Ensure marketing projects stay on schedule and meet established deadlines.
- Assist with campaign planning, asset development, and deployment.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2–4 years of experience in marketing coordination, content production, events, project management, or a related field.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project management platforms.
- Experience coordinating photo shoots, video productions, events, or creative projects preferred.
- Experience working with creative agencies, freelancers, and production vendors is a plus.
- Passion for the automotive, off-road, outdoor, or overlanding industry is preferred.
- On-time completion of marketing campaigns and projects.
- Successful execution of all scheduled photo and video productions.
- Efficient coordination of trade shows, events, and activations.
- Accuracy and timeliness of marketing collateral and promotional orders.
- Organization and accessibility of digital content assets.
- Improvement in marketing team efficiency through proactive project coordination.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance
- 10 paid holidays
- 10 paid vacation days (gain addtional days with tenure)
- 10 paid sick leave days
- 401k with 3% employer contribution
- Employee discount
Pay: $72,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in production specialist jobs across California.
- High school diploma or associate degree in manufacturing technology or a related field
- One or more years of hands-on experience in a production or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to read and follow production schedules, work orders, and standard operating procedures
- Proficiency with production tracking software or inventory management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team coordination
Production Specialist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a production specialist in California?
Most production specialist roles in California require at minimum a high school diploma, though an associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing technology, communications, or a related field strengthens your candidacy significantly. California does not issue a single state license for the broad production specialist title, but roles in specific sectors carry additional requirements: food production roles may require a California Food Handler Card, while roles in regulated media or pharmaceutical manufacturing often require documented GMP training. Building a portfolio of completed production projects or earning an industry certification such as APICS CPIM can accelerate hiring.
Which companies hire production specialists in California?
California production specialist roles are posted by Vast, NV5, and eBay and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's mix of entertainment studios, large-scale food processors, defense contractors, and tech hardware manufacturers means production specialist demand is distributed across industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which California cities have the most production specialist jobs?
San Jose, Sacramento, and Long Beach lead California for production specialist openings right now. Los Angeles dominates because of its entertainment studios, post-production houses, and consumer goods manufacturers, while San Jose and the broader Bay Area concentrate semiconductor and hardware production roles, and Fresno's strength reflects the Central Valley's large food and beverage processing industry.
Are there remote production specialist jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Production specialist work is inherently tied to physical facilities, equipment, and production floors, so full remote arrangements are uncommon. About 18% of production specialist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to concentrate in media production coordination, digital content production, or project-management-adjacent roles rather than hands-on manufacturing positions.
How can I get hired as a production specialist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a production associate or line technician role that feeds into the production specialist title. Large California food manufacturers such as those in the Central Valley and employers in the Los Angeles entertainment supply chain regularly hire entry-level production coordinators and operations assistants with no prior industry experience. Earning a California Food Handler Card, completing a community college manufacturing technology certificate through a California Community Colleges campus, or finishing a free GMP fundamentals course signals initiative and gives you an edge over other first-time applicants.
Where can I find and apply to production specialist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to production specialist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers hiring right now. Search the listings for roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location within California, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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