Marketing Communications Specialist

We are seeking a MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST to join the team in one of our California locations, which include Pleasanton, San Diego, and Irvine. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, this individual will help strategize, implement, and coordinate the firm’s digital presence—developing content and campaigns that promote our brand, elevate client engagement, attract top talent, distribute key messages, enhance thought leadership, and celebrate our work.

As part of a collaborative marketing team, this role requires a proactive, positive, and energetic attitude, as well as strong organizational skills to manage multiple digital marketing initiatives simultaneously. The Marketing Communications Specialist will lead the firm’s efforts across social media, website, intranet, and related digital communication platforms, producing compelling digital content and executing online campaigns that align with DAHLIN’s business goals. The role will also collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to strengthen communications both internally and externally.

Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is required to be onsite at least three days per week, and as needed for office, team, or employee meetings, at one of our locations in Pleasanton, San Diego, or Irvine, CA.

Interested? If so, please read through this entire posting – your attention to this is an important part of how we evaluate our candidates.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage all aspects of digital marketing, including strategy development, editorial calendar, campaign execution, analytics, and reporting across SEO, social media, web, and email channels.
• Collaborate with the Chief Marketing Officer and external partners to drive the strategy, execution, and optimization of digital marketing efforts.
• Design and create digital strategies, multimedia assets, and dynamic content.
• Establish, monitor, and report on metrics and KPIs to evaluate online performance.
• Partner with the Marketing Team to ensure brand consistency and a unified voice across all digital channels.
• Manage website updates, CMS operations, web strategy, optimizations, and future enhancements.
• Develop and execute social media strategy, including content creation and asset management.
• Partner with staff to plan and deliver engaging content for the DAHLIN intranet.
• Stay current with digital marketing trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and content contributors across the organization, serving as a trusted marketing resource.
• Assess business and audience needs to determine the most effective mix of media and communication channels.
• Leverage metrics and insights to guide decision-making and optimize campaigns.
• Coordinate with photographers and technical staff to capture projects that best tell DAHLIN’s story through imagery.
• Partner with the external PR team on media-related initiatives, including interviews and events, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Contribute to thought leadership efforts by developing content and collateral for both internal and external use.
• Support the firm’s annual awards submission process by preparing relevant content and digital assets.

• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills, with strong organizational and collaborative abilities.
• A keen design sensibility and attention to detail.
• Excellent listening skills, follow-through, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• A confident, adaptable, and dynamic personality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Understanding of proposal development and client-focused content creation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Windows OS) and internet tools.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Experience managing social media channels, analytics, and reporting.
• Familiarity with website CMS platforms, web analytics, and digital asset management (DAM) systems such as OpenAsset.

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the Architecture, Engineering, or Construction (A/E/C) industry.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple leaders in a creative or professional services environment.
• Membership in SMPS and CPSM certification preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States without any restrictions. Please note that visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also offer the opportunity to participate in a pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and 401k.

Salary range: $80,000 to $95,000 depending on qualifications. Placement within this pay range will be determined by factors such as education, qualifications, project complexity and/or experience. The maximum is reserved for candidates who currently meet all job requirements. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

DAHLIN is a diverse, award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors design firm with offices located throughout the Western United States. We offer more than 45 years of experience building communities where we live and work, driven by the vision of creating places that promote human fulfillment and well-being. This same Passion for Place® starts with our own working environment—a positive community where people thrive. Please visit our website (www.dahlingroup.com) to learn more.

How to Apply: Please upload your resume and a cover letter (PDF or Word/5MB max) that tells us why you are our ideal candidate and why you want to work for our firm. Inquiries that do not follow these instructions may not be considered.

One last note…We regret that due to the large volume of inquiries, we are unable to accept phone calls regarding the status of applications. We'll be sure to contact you if we need more information. Apply now!

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