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Marketing Manager

Solid State Marketing, San Diego, CA, USA

Pay: $75,000-$100,000/yr

Job type: Full Time


About
Solid State Marketing is a fast-growing PR and marketing agency specializing in hospitality, nightlife, and lifestyle brands. We work with some of the most recognizable venues on the West Coast, including concepts like Randy’s Donuts , Hideaway Pacific Beach , Tower 12 , Palmilla Cocina y Tequila , and Waterfront Bar , among others.

From high-volume restaurants to nightlife venues and large-scale activations, our focus is building brands through content, PR, influencer marketing, and experiential events.

Role Overview
This is a high-ownership, fast-paced role for someone who thrives in execution and leadership. You’ll oversee marketing efforts across multiple client accounts—ensuring campaigns are organized, content is delivered, and results are consistently improving.

You’ll work directly with leadership, manage team members (including VAs and creatives), and play a key role in scaling both our clients and the agency.

Key Responsibilities
Account & Campaign Management

Oversee day-to-day marketing execution across multiple client accounts

Manage timelines, deliverables, and campaign performance

Ensure all initiatives are tracked, organized, and completed on time

Lead content direction across Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms

Coordinate shoots, manage content calendars, and oversee posting

Work with editors and VAs to ensure content is delivered and distributed properly

Influencer & PR Coordination

Manage influencer outreach, bookings, and deliverables

Set clear expectations and ensure strong ROI on collaborations

Support PR initiatives including media outreach and activations

Manage and delegate tasks to internal team members and VAs

Provide clear direction to eliminate inefficiencies and back‑and‑forth

Maintain accountability across all projects

Events & Activations

Assist in planning and executing events, launches, and promotional activations

Performance & Reporting

Track KPIs across campaigns (engagement, reach, conversions, traffic)

Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

What we’re looking for

5+ years in marketing, social media, or agency experience

Strong understanding of hospitality
ightlife marketing (preferred)

Highly organized with strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects without things slipping

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience managing content teams, freelancers, or VAs

Comfortable in a fast-paced, startup‑style environment

Solutions‑oriented mindset

Paid ads knowledge (Meta, Google)

Event marketing experience

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 (based on experience)

Performance‑based growth opportunities

Hybrid work environment (in‑office + on‑site shoots/events)

PTO, paid holidays, and CA sick leave

Clear path to senior leadership roles

Why Solid State

Work on brands people actually go to (not boring corporate accounts)

Be part of one of the fastest-growing hospitality marketing agencies in California

Direct exposure to strategy, clients, and growth decisions

Fast growth for high performers

Qualifications

Proficiency in Marketing Strategy, Campaign Management, and Performance Analysis

Expertise in Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, and Email Marketing

Skills in Brand Development, Reputation Management, and Building Customer Relationships

Familiarity with Digital Advertising, SEO, and Analytics Tools

Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities

Attention to detail and proven ability to multitask in a dynamic environment

Experience with Graphic Design, Video Production, and Multimedia Campaigns is a plus

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred

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