Senior Marketing Strategist Jobs in California
Senior Marketing Strategist jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in technology, entertainment, consumer brands, and financial services, with demand at every level from associate strategist through VP-track senior roles. The largest hiring markets are Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where companies like Google, Meta, and Salesforce maintain major marketing operations and consistently recruit experienced strategists. The most in-demand specialties right now are integrated digital strategy, brand positioning, and performance marketing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to transform how businesses connect with customers? At Amazon Ads, we're not just selling advertising, we're crafting full-funnel growth strategies that empower brands to reach their full potential. We believe that breakthrough advertising happens when deep understanding meets innovative technology. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative marketing solutions, providing actionable insights and opportunities for advertisers, and partnering with agencies and tech innovators to drive mutually beneficial growth. To accelerate the next phase of Amazon Ads development, we're committed to transforming the depth, scale, and ambition of our partnerships across a diverse landscape of advertisers, agencies and tech innovators. The Growth Marketing team within Amazon Ads builds partnerships across the advertising landscape to drive innovation and growth for all brands, including those that do not sell on Amazon.com. We do this by developing bespoke marketing programs that foster growth for advertisers, partners, and Amazon Ads. To further our mission, we're seeking a Senior Strategist of Hospitality Vertical Marketing who excels in driving strategic partnerships, unlocking new growth opportunities, and shaping the future of digital advertising. If you're passionate about revolutionizing the advertising industry and have the skills to match, we want you on our team.
Job Overview: The Strategic Agency and Advertiser Marketing (SAAM) team drives growth through innovative programs with our most strategic advertisers and partners. We're seeking a results-driven marketer to develop and quarterback vertical partnerships that accelerate adoption, build pipeline, and influence revenue. Working closely with sales teams and marketing channels, you'll lead integrated marketing plans and forge collaborative relationships with enterprise clients and agency/tech partners. The ideal candidate is a strategic B2B marketing leader with a proven track record in the advertising industry, combining high-level thinking with hands-on execution skills in digital marketing and emerging technologies. You should have experience in the hospitality vertical, developing insights-led content to educate and inspire enterprise hospitality brands. The Sr. Strategist for Hospitality will also be responsible for account based marketing, seamlessly navigating complex enterprise-level relationships with our most mature/sophisticated advertising customers. You should excel at leading cross-functional teams, developing integrated campaigns, and building cohesive customer journeys to lead advertisers down the funnel. We're looking for a skilled relationship builder adept at stakeholder management across all levels and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Your ability to deliver innovative solutions across diverse partner categories, coupled with exceptional storytelling and communication skills, will be crucial. Above all, you should be a customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial self-starter passionate about driving results.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and own the vertical strategy across 1:1 or 1:few programs for strategic hospitality accounts
- Build joint go-to-market plans with sales, marketing, partner, and product teams to support growth across accounts
- Drive personalized, bespoke marketing tactics to engage multiple decision-makers across target accounts
- Lead integrated campaigns across digital, events, content, and executive engagement tailored to specific accounts or partners
- Collaborate cross-functionally with lifecycle marketing, content, product marketing, sales, and partner teams to ensure consistent and personalized execution
- Creation of custom content, sales enablement materials, and partner co-marketing assets
- Track and measure account engagement, influence on pipeline/revenue, and campaign ROI
- Use insights to refine targeting, messaging, and tactics
- Serve as a voice of key accounts internally to inform product, messaging, and experience
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and partners on campaign progress, results, and key insights
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or BS degree
- 7+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- 4-5 years experience working with brands/in the hospitality vertical
- Experience in marketing to enterprise brands within a technology, advertising, or SaaS environment
- Experience managing marketing programs across time zones, regions, and global cross-functional teams
- Experience with project management and CRM tools like Workfront, Airtable and Salesforce
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you ready to transform how businesses connect with customers? At Amazon Ads, we're not just selling advertising, we're crafting full-funnel growth strategies that empower brands to reach their full potential. We believe that breakthrough advertising happens when deep understanding meets innovative technology. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative marketing solutions, providing actionable insights and opportunities for advertisers, and partnering with agencies and tech innovators to drive mutually beneficial growth. To accelerate the next phase of Amazon Ads development, we're committed to transforming the depth, scale, and ambition of our partnerships across a diverse landscape of advertisers, agencies and tech innovators. The Growth Marketing team within Amazon Ads builds partnerships across the advertising landscape to drive innovation and growth for all brands, including those that do not sell on Amazon.com. We do this by developing bespoke marketing programs that foster growth for advertisers, partners, and Amazon Ads. To further our mission, we're seeking a Senior Strategist of Hospitality Vertical Marketing who excels in driving strategic partnerships, unlocking new growth opportunities, and shaping the future of digital advertising. If you're passionate about revolutionizing the advertising industry and have the skills to match, we want you on our team.
Job Overview: The Strategic Agency and Advertiser Marketing (SAAM) team drives growth through innovative programs with our most strategic advertisers and partners. We're seeking a results-driven marketer to develop and quarterback vertical partnerships that accelerate adoption, build pipeline, and influence revenue. Working closely with sales teams and marketing channels, you'll lead integrated marketing plans and forge collaborative relationships with enterprise clients and agency/tech partners. The ideal candidate is a strategic B2B marketing leader with a proven track record in the advertising industry, combining high-level thinking with hands-on execution skills in digital marketing and emerging technologies. You should have experience in the hospitality vertical, developing insights-led content to educate and inspire enterprise hospitality brands. The Sr. Strategist for Hospitality will also be responsible for account based marketing, seamlessly navigating complex enterprise-level relationships with our most mature/sophisticated advertising customers. You should excel at leading cross-functional teams, developing integrated campaigns, and building cohesive customer journeys to lead advertisers down the funnel. We're looking for a skilled relationship builder adept at stakeholder management across all levels and a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Your ability to deliver innovative solutions across diverse partner categories, coupled with exceptional storytelling and communication skills, will be crucial. Above all, you should be a customer-obsessed, entrepreneurial self-starter passionate about driving results.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and own the vertical strategy across 1:1 or 1:few programs for strategic hospitality accounts
- Build joint go-to-market plans with sales, marketing, partner, and product teams to support growth across accounts
- Drive personalized, bespoke marketing tactics to engage multiple decision-makers across target accounts
- Lead integrated campaigns across digital, events, content, and executive engagement tailored to specific accounts or partners
- Collaborate cross-functionally with lifecycle marketing, content, product marketing, sales, and partner teams to ensure consistent and personalized execution
- Creation of custom content, sales enablement materials, and partner co-marketing assets
- Track and measure account engagement, influence on pipeline/revenue, and campaign ROI
- Use insights to refine targeting, messaging, and tactics
- Serve as a voice of key accounts internally to inform product, messaging, and experience
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders and partners on campaign progress, results, and key insights
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree, or BS degree
- 7+ years of driving compelling creative strategy and execution at an agency or in-house creative team experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing cross-functional relationships with product, consumer research and marketing teams to develop strategy and consumer insights that drive compelling creative executions
- Experience leading creative development of innovative creative from concept to delivery
- Experience managing creative (internal team of designers, copywriters, external agencies and freelancers)
- Experience presenting creative concepts effectively to senior executives
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- 4-5 years experience working with brands/in the hospitality vertical
- Experience in marketing to enterprise brands within a technology, advertising, or SaaS environment
- Experience managing marketing programs across time zones, regions, and global cross-functional teams
- Experience with project management and CRM tools like Workfront, Airtable and Salesforce
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, Culver City - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, CA, Santa Monica - 141,000.00 - 190,700.00 USD annually
USA, NY, New York - 155,400.00 - 210,300.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Horizon Media2
- KLA2
- Amazon1
- Apple1
- California State Polytechnic University Pomona1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education3
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Technology & Software3
- Marketing & Advertising2
- Banking & Financial Services1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior marketing strategist jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or a closely related field required
- Five or more years of progressive marketing experience with demonstrated leadership
- Proven expertise in digital marketing channels including paid search, social, and SEO
- Experience developing and executing integrated campaigns across multiple platforms
- Strong data literacy with proficiency in analytics tools such as Google Analytics or Tableau
- Excellent presentation and cross-functional collaboration skills with executive stakeholders
Senior Marketing Strategist Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior marketing strategist in California?
Most senior marketing strategist roles in California require a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business, followed by several years of progressively responsible marketing experience. There is no state-issued license required for this role in California. Employers in the state strongly favor candidates with demonstrated experience leading campaigns in competitive verticals such as tech, entertainment, or consumer products, and a portfolio of measurable results carries significant weight during hiring.
How much do senior marketing strategists make in California?
Senior marketing strategists 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 senior marketing strategists in California?
Employers hiring senior marketing strategists in California right now include Horizon Media, KLA, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and direct-to-consumer brands means demand for senior strategists stays consistent across a wide range of industries throughout the year.
Which California cities have the most senior marketing strategist jobs?
Los Angeles, Milpitas, and Pomona have the most senior marketing strategist openings in California. Los Angeles draws volume from entertainment, media, and consumer brands, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area are anchored by technology and SaaS companies that maintain large in-house marketing teams, and San Diego's life sciences and defense-adjacent industries generate steady demand for strategists who can translate complex offerings to business audiences.
Are there remote senior marketing strategist jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Senior marketing strategy is primarily a desk-based, analytical, and communications-driven role, which makes it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 33% of senior marketing strategist openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how normalized flexible work has become across California's tech and media employers. Brand strategy development and campaign planning are the functions most commonly performed fully remote.
How can I get hired as a senior marketing strategist in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a marketing coordinator or junior digital analyst at a California-based brand, agency, or tech company, then building toward a strategist title over two to four years. Large California employers such as entertainment studios, enterprise software companies, and major retailers run rotational marketing programs and associate strategist tracks for early-career candidates. Earning a Google Analytics certification or a Meta Blueprint credential, and assembling a campaign portfolio with measurable outcomes, gives candidates a clear edge when applying to those programs.
Where can I find and apply to senior marketing strategist jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior marketing strategist jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and hiring locations. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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