SAA is hiring: Marketing Associate in Culver City

SUMMARY

Join the dynamic and innovative team at SAA, a pioneering architectural and design firm based in Southern California. Our mission is to redefine the standards of architectural excellence by merging groundbreaking innovations with deep client engagement. We are dedicated to crafting environments that enhance human experiences, driven by a commitment to efficiency, quality, and collective success.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Associate to support our marketing efforts and help drive our brand forward. The ideal candidate is passionate about marketing, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to various aspects of our marketing campaigns. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in marketing within a creative and fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, email, and print
• Conduct market research and analyze trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Support content creation efforts, including writing, editing, and coordinating with designers for visual assets
• Manage social media accounts, including content scheduling, posting, and community engagement
• Track and report on the performance of marketing campaigns, using data to inform future strategies
• Help maintain the marketing calendar and ensure timely delivery of all marketing materials
• Coordinate with external vendors and freelancers to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Assist in organizing and promoting events, webinars, and trade shows
• Perform administrative tasks to support the marketing team, including scheduling meetings and managing project timelines
• Manage day-to-day functions of search marketing (SEM) and digital marketing, including keyword research, ad copywriting, and performance analysis
• Implement and monitor digital marketing campaigns across various platforms, optimizing for performance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EXPERIENCE

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in a marketing role or internship
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with social media platforms and content management systems
• Basic understanding of digital marketing principles and tools
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the architectural and design industry
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact)
• Analytical skills and experience with data-driven decision making
• Creative problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude

A DAY IN THE LIFE

As a Marketing Associate at SAA, you will start your day by reviewing the marketing calendar and prioritizing tasks for the day. You might spend the morning conducting market research or analyzing campaign performance data. In the afternoon, you'll assist with content creation, manage social media accounts, and coordinate with team members to ensure marketing initiatives are on track. Your day may also include managing SEM campaigns, analyzing digital marketing metrics, and exploring new marketing tools and technologies.

LIFE AT SAA

At our heart, we are a creative firm, and we have fun with what we do. We are a tight knit community, supporting each other in and out of the office. We understand work/life integration and encourage our employees to bring their personal experiences and passions into their roles. Innovation is the key to our success and that comes from everyone sharing ideas and exploring ways to make the industry, firm, and your job better. We also believe the best ideas come from those passionate about their company and continually look for ways to bring enjoyment into the workday. We have a full-time event planner on staff to curate these experiences both for our SAAers and our clients.

We offer full benefits and fun employee perks including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans (including 3 no cost to the employee medical options and dependent coverage is available)
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tiered Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year
• 401k Plan
• Life Insurance
• Casual work attire, complimentary snacks, drinks and office events. There is also free parking at select office locations.
• Summer Flex Schedule (Half Day Fridays)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

We're team oriented and have fun while designing amazing spaces! The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is an Exempt Full-Time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday to be discussed with direct supervisor.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 20% local travel. Limited travel may include attending meetings and work sessions in other SAA Offices, Client Offices, or Job Site. Mileage will be reimbursed at a predetermined market rate. Individuals must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and per diem provided when appropriate.

AAP/EEO Statement

SAA is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered without discrimination with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other statuses protected by state, local or other applicable laws.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.