Marketing, Advertising and PR Jobs in Chula Vista, CA

Sixteenfifty, a boutique creative hospitality agency, is looking for a Senior Account Executive with at least 5 years of experience in developing and steering brand strategy and creative initiatives. This individual must be extremely organized, creative, and experienced as a project manager. Experience in hospitality and casinos is a major plus.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in advertising, marketing strategy, creative development, project management, copywriting, asset management, strategic planning, and a track record of successful client relations.

In a nutshell, this person is (in no particular order): experienced in print marketing; passionate for creative & experiential marketing; gnarly; a genius at multi-tasking; a manager; calm in the midst of chaos; knowledgeable on how to start, stop, and pivot directions, both in-house and with the client; able to navigate and prioritize; have an appetite for copywriting, is a lifelong member of the spellcheck and grammar police; experienced; super organized; able to deal with many different personality types; experienced; ready to jump into any situation, properly assess it, and take control of it; did we mention experienced? Direct experience with all of the above is a must for consideration. Please tell us how experienced you are!

Before continuing, please note that this is an in-office position (La Jolla), M–F, 9AM–6PM. No exceptions.

What kind of clients, you ask? We predominantly work in the hospitality space with casinos, hotels, mixed-use properties, and entertainment destinations.

PERKS INCLUDE: full health benefits, 401k, in-house coffee bar, gym, and more, located in the heart of La Jolla.

Check out our website to take a look at our work. (password is: gnar)

Sixteenfifty is an entrepreneurial environment with talented people. You must be a team player, have spirit and grit, care about creating great work, and love going above and beyond the expected.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Strategically thinking and solving a wide range of clients' needs with the ability to ideate beyond the request
• Ability to write copy, understand brand tone, brand strategy, and be a hands-on executor
• Project management: timelines, planning, and ongoing strategy and execution of big and small projects
• Collaborating with the Account and Design teams to coordinate production and delivery schedules
• Ability to think critically about client requests and translate client needs through creative materials
• Research, development, and implementation
• Vendor management and sourcing
• Open, track, and organize all job requests, following server organizational guidelines
• Generating project status reports and providing weekly updates to clients
• Knowledge of digital strategy, web development, and various media executions

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

Requirements for this role are:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in marketing, advertising, digital marketing, and/or a similar role
• Familiarity with branding and advertising fundamentals
• Copywriting skills
• Self-directed and motivated; having the spirit of entrepreneurship and following through
• High level of customer service and attention-to-detail
• Ability to work in high-volume situations
• Ability to multitask and handle various projects on various deadlines
• Experience/knowledge of the design process
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Basic working understanding of creative and production/marketing vocabulary (i.e., CMYK v. Pantone, Print v. Digital, etc.)
• Hospitality experience a plus, brand development & property opening/casino experience a MAJOR plus

Salary Range is dependent on experience: ~ $85-$100,000/yr.

Sixteenfifty Holding, Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sixteenfifty via-email, the Internet, or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Sixteenfifty. No fee will be paid if the candidate is hired by Sixteenfifty as a result of the referral or through other means.

Role Description

The Account Director (AD) is the main point of contact for our partners and owns and maintains all partner relationships at Kanahoma. They are responsible for driving partnership success and ensuring both the internal and partner teams are aligned and working towards shared outcomes. The AD helps drive partnership strategy and ensures projects meet partner expectations and are delivered on deadline. The AD leads all partner meetings and facilitates all presentations and ensures alignment and a shared understanding of partnership goals and objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Own Relationship Management with Active partners
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned partners, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Lead regular partner check-in meetings and ensure proactive communication
• Identify and address partner concerns early, escalating issues when necessary
• Conduct quarterly partner check-ins to align on business objectives
• Support senior leadership in strategic discussions and partner presentations
• Build & Lead a Best-in-Class Account Services Team
• Leads by example, takes ownership and executes with a sense of urgency
• “Yes, but” Culture. Always presenting solutions when tasked with an opportunity
• Helps the VP Accounts recruit and retain a team of top talent
• Conducts weekly one-on-ones with direct reports (where applicable)
• Sets and tracks direct reports annual and bi-annual goals aligned with performance reviews
• Executes bi-annual performance reviews for all direct reports
• Escalates team concerns to the VP Accounts
• Own Account Management Processes
• Lead quarterly planning process for assigned partners
• Produce and distribute weekly and monthly performance reports, ensuring the information is accurate and there is a consistent narrative
• Ensure all partner deliverables are delivered on time and within budget
• Oversee all aspects of account performance

• Be aware of each accounts monthly and yearly goals
• Budget
• Inquiry
• Start
• Be aware of each accounts term build throughout the academic year
• In partnership with Kanahoma’s SVP, Marketing and VP Accounts, co-lead overall account strategy for assigned partners
• Lead Retention, Upsells, and New Business to Support Kanahoma Growth Goals
• Own partner renewals and upsell discussions, identifying opportunities for growth for assigned partners and managing your pipeline in HubSpot
• Collaborate with the VP, Account Service to develop upsell strategies and proposals
• Meet or exceed quarterly and yearly upsell goals
• Maintain 90% retention rate across all current Kanahoma partners
• Work closely with the VP, Account Services and sales teams to support new business pitches
• Own the onboarding of new partners to ensure a smooth transition
• Support Account Aging Communication with Active partners
• Using insight provided by the VP Account Services, follow up on accounts receivable aging for assigned partners
• Communicate with partners to ensure timely payments and resolve billing issues
• Escalate outstanding aging issues to finance and leadership when necessary
• Collaborate with Agency Controller and Leadership on Financial Planning
• Maintain accurate invoicing records and ensure correct billing for all sold work
• As requested by the VP Account Services, Q/A finance tracker for assigned accounts
• Assist in forecasting and revenue planning in alignment with agency goals

Role Qualifications

• 5+ years of account management / supervision experience
• Education marketing experience a plus, ideally in the adult and online segment
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Demonstrated success in partner-facing roles with a customer service focus

Kanahoma’s Mission

Our mission is to build a better agency for organizations building a better world.

Whether we’re building a brand or driving the bottom line, we pride ourselves on being progressive performance marketers called to serve and support mission-driven organizations across the education and nonprofit industries. 

By joining Kanahoma, you are committing to core values that define our (and your) success, and shape how we approach everything we do, every day:

• We Find A Better Way
• At Kanahoma, we are relentless in our pursuit of building a better agency
• So when a solution isn’t satisfactory we make our own
• Results Aren’t Our Goal, They’re Our Engine
• At Kanahoma, winning is a perquisite
• We are constantly pushing to evolve and iterate our work to exceed expectations and ensure our partners get the results they deserve.
• Just A-Players
• We play and win as a team
• We don’t believe that confident, superior work should come at the expense of company culture
• We Seek to Serve
• We embrace our role as a service business and seek opportunities to go above and beyond for our partners

We execute on the above core values by balancing the four pillars of advocacy:

• Self Advocacy:
• Asserting and clearly communicating your needs and interests while taking responsibility for personal well-being and decisions
• Team Advocacy:
• Championing your team's needs, addressing their challenges and highlighting their achievements to ensure they have the resources and recognition to succeed
• Business Advocacy:
• Supporting and promoting Kanahoma’s goals, securing and/or requesting the necessary resources to make strategic decisions to drive growth and exceed goals
• Partner Advocacy:
• Representing the partner’s needs, goals, and best interests by ensuring their concerns are heard, providing solutions that align with their objectives, and delivering value to build trust and satisfaction.

Fidelitas is a full-service, strategy-driven marketing agency trusted by brands across eCommerce, CPG, sports, airports, and B2B. We pride ourselves on being the most reliable agency our clients have ever worked with by delivering proactive strategy, airtight communication, and results that move the needle.

We’re growing and adding a Senior Account Manager who can confidently own client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and elevate the strategic direction of every account they touch. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage with clarity, and are obsessed with delivering world-class service, we want to talk.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of high-value clients across eCommerce, B2B, CPG, finance, and sports/entertainment verticals.
• Lead strategic planning for each account—ensuring every initiative ladders up to revenue goals, KPIs, and client expectations.
• Manage projects across paid media, retention marketing, SEO, creative, content, and development teams with precision and follow-through.
• Proactively identify growth opportunities, campaign optimizations, and cross-channel improvements.
• Turn data into decisions—presenting reporting, insights, and next-step recommendations with confidence and clarity.
• Drive client satisfaction, retention, and account expansion by demonstrating reliability, expertise, and strategic thinking.
• Oversee timelines, budgets, scopes, and deliverables to ensure no surprises for clients or internal teams.
• Anticipate problems before they arise and maintain accountability across all assigned teams and tasks.
• Represent Fidelitas’ core value of reliability in every interaction—internal and external.

• 5–7+ years of experience in account management at a marketing agency or comparable environment.
• Proven success in managing multi-channel digital marketing campaigns and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of paid media, SEO, email/SMS retention, creative production, and public relations.
• Exceptional communication skills—written, verbal, and client-facing.
• Ability to turn complex data into compelling, actionable insights.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving ability.
• A strategic mindset paired with a bias toward action and accountability.
• Experience presenting to executives and managing senior-level relationships.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

• Experience with Shopify, Klaviyo, GA4, Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads, and AI Tools.
• Prior Agency experience supporting 8- and 9-figure businesses.

• Ownership of meaningful client relationships and real strategic impact.
• A team that values excellence, accountability, and long-term client success.
• Opportunities for growth in a scaling agency with ambitious goals.
• Hybrid work flexibility with San Diego-based teammates.
• A culture built on reliability, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group, Sales, Business Development & Marketing Group > Product Marketing

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced marketing professional with strong technical and IoT business acumen. It requires a comprehensive understanding of managing a holistic 360-degree marketing plan across various channels to drive measurable results. This individual will have demonstrated an aptitude for technology and innovation, established a track‑record of results through problem solving and decision‑making under complex and competing requirements, and demonstrated commitment and perseverance in delivering strategic outcomes. Strong communicator and inclusive collaborator who can drive creativity and enthusiasm in others and is able to employ unique marketing techniques for complex technologies and a complex business. This person must be a go‑getter and be able to work independently without constant direction.

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• Creating, implementing and measuring the success of the IE‑IoT global integrated marketing strategy and activation that will achieve key business objectives and success metrics; including driving the cross‑functional marketing team with 360 campaign execution and development of thought leadership topics
  
• Tight alignment with BU stakeholders on objectives and desired outcomes
  
• Drive the development of differentiated positioning and messaging content for Sales, PR, AR, executive presentations, conferences, customer programs, social media, web, traditional visual, written product and technology communication
  
• Manage development and inventory of content‑rich, high impact marketing assets ranging from industry thought leadership materials to technical product presentations and documentation
  
• Develop communications materials for the IE‑IoT BU executives
  
• Oversee marketing budget management for business lines
  
• Communicating complex IE‑IoT information and marketing strategy to multiple audiences including but not limited to OEM/ODM customers, enterprise and industrial organizations, tech companies, developers, channel partners, media and analysts, investors, and regulators
  
• Having a great degree of influence over key organizational decisions
  
• Working independently and with the collaboration of direct reports as needed
  

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• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of Product Marketing, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related work experience.
  
• Associate's degree or equivalent and 11+ years of Product Marketing, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related work experience.
  
• High school Diploma or equivalent and 13+ years of Product Marketing, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Communications, or related work experience.
  
• Completed advanced degrees in a relevant field may be substituted for up to two years (Master’s = one year, Doctorate = two years) of work experience.
  

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• 10+ years product marketing or related work experience
  
• 7+ years working in a large matrixed organization
  
• Experience in IoT, solutions, SaaS marketing
  

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• Mastery of marketing, positioning, program development, content creation and execution within a highly technical and matrixed organization.
  
• Technical background to understand system‑level, hardware, software, and services topics and translate those into concise and persuasive product and technology messaging.
  
• Track record of leadership, team‑building, and cross‑functional collaboration
  
• Ability to think and plan globally, but execute locally within key regions, understanding critical marketing, product, and segment details
  
• Analytical skills: ability to gather integrate and synthesize data
  
• Building trusting relationships
  
• Communication: convey information clearly and accurately, choosing the most effective method of delivery; superior communication skills internally and with external press, analysts, customers and ecosystem partners
  
• Ability to create and drive the “new and different” – create and produce breakthrough ideas, being a visionary, seeing and assessing multiple possible outcomes, have a broad interest and knowledge in the business; ability to gain support to translate new ideas into creative marketing programs
  
• Decision making – ability to make quick, business‑sound decisions; being resourceful in getting information needed to make decisions
  
• Organized, resourceful and planful – the ability to prioritize, get things done, work on multiple tasks, and anticipate and plan around obstacles
  
• Mentoring and coaching – the ability to develop, coach and mentor associates, ability to provide development opportunities, advise, teach and guide to prepare team for success and effective job performance
  

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$223,400.00 - $335,200.00

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