Marketing Specialist

Voler Strategic Advisors is a multilingual, award-winning communications and public affairs firm serving leaders in public education, government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors. We partner with C-suite executives across California to provide high-level strategic counsel, build and protect brands, and shape compelling narratives. Through integrated marketing, media relations, video production, social media strategy, community engagement, crisis communications, and government affairs, we deliver measurable results that strengthen reputation, expand influence, and drive impact.

Position Overview

The Marketing Communications Specialist plays a central role in conceptualizing, executing, and optimizing integrated marketing and public relations campaigns. We are seeking an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, a creative eye, strong writing abilities, and a disciplined and strategic approach to working both independently and directly with clients and colleagues.

Reporting to the Director of  Communications and Marketing, this role is ideal for a professional who enjoys taking ownership of a diverse array of projects, facilitating discussions with senior leaders, developing social media content, and driving ROI through storytelling campaigns.

You will:

• Lead client-facing marketing initiatives from strategy through execution
• Exercise strong independent judgment, project management discipline, and the ability to balance creativity with measurable performance outcomes.
• Develop compelling brand storytelling across digital and traditional channels
• Manage social media and paid advertising campaigns with a strong ROI focus
• Facilitate meetings and present insights to senior executives
• Analyze campaign performance and refine strategy based on data
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment

• Lead integrated PR and marketing campaigns aligned with client objectives
• Develop timelines, and measurable benchmarks
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time, high-quality delivery

• Manage paid and organic social campaigns
• Optimize targeting, placements, and email marketing initiatives
• Track performance metrics and scale campaigns to maximize ROI

• Produce press releases, executive messaging, newsletters, scripts, and social content
• Develop multimedia assets and presentations tailored to target audiences
• Ensure brand alignment, strategic positioning, creative excellence, and editorial accuracy
• Occasional local travel to client locations to capture photography or footage for reels

• Liaise between client executives and internal teams to drive execution
• Prepare agendas, document action items, and track accountability
• Anticipate needs and escalate issues with solutions

• Secure earned media placements
• Monitor coverage and manage brand reputation
• Support crisis communications efforts as needed with little advance notice

• Co-lead meetings and present insights with professionalism
• Support client onboarding and workflow clarity
• Deliver proactive service while balancing creativity with business goals

• Partner with strategy, film production, crisis, and government affairs teams
• Provide flexible project support and timely feedback
• Contribute to brainstorming and internal strategy initiatives
• Attend film shoots on occasion as needed

• Maintain project systems using Asana and provide regular progress updates
• Improve processes to enhance efficiency and quality
• Integrate AI tools and industry best practices into workflows

What Success Looks Like

• Measurable growth in engagement, visibility, and ROI
• Strong client trust and strategic partnership
• On-time delivery with minimal oversight
• Reliable, collaborative team contribution
• Proactive innovation and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of marketing, communications, or PR experience
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Demonstrated experience managing digital campaigns and analyzing performance data
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Experience working directly with clients or stakeholders
• Professional presence and confidence facilitating meetings
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual: English & Spanish or English & Vietnamese
• Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
• Familiarity with graphic design principles and basic design and video editing tools (Canva, CapCut, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience integrating AI tools into workflows
• Interest in public education, government, nonprofit, or corporate communications

Who You Are

• Entrepreneurial and self-directed
• Creative but grounded in data
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven
• Comfortable leading conversations with executives
• Calm under pressure and solution-focused
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Energized by driving measurable results

Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in our San Jose office. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter and resume (PDF format) to: creative@volersa.com