Marketing & Public Relations Manager

Location: Stockton, California (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 Annually

Position Overview

Talent Group is partnering with an established organization in the Central Valley to identify an experienced Marketing & Public Relations Manager to lead strategic marketing, corporate communications, public relations, and community engagement initiatives.

This leadership opportunity is ideal for a dynamic, results-driven professional who excels at building brand awareness, managing public perception, developing impactful communications strategies, and fostering meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will oversee marketing and communications functions, serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, and drive initiatives that strengthen organizational visibility, reputation, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Marketing & Brand Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing, branding, and communications strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Lead integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, social media, and traditional advertising platforms.

• Oversee brand identity, messaging, marketing collateral, website content, and digital communications.

• Evaluate campaign effectiveness, audience engagement, and emerging marketing trends to continuously improve results.

• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational visibility, awareness, and stakeholder engagement.

Public Relations & Corporate Communications

• Serve as a primary spokesperson and point of contact for external communications and media inquiries.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with media outlets, community organizations, business partners, and key stakeholders.

• Prepare press releases, executive communications, speeches, presentations, talking points, and official announcements.

• Provide strategic communications guidance to executive leadership on public messaging, reputation management, and sensitive organizational matters.

• Lead crisis communications and coordinate timely, accurate messaging during critical incidents or unexpected organizational developments.

• Monitor media coverage, public sentiment, and emerging issues to proactively protect and strengthen organizational reputation.

Leadership & Department Management

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate marketing and communications team members.

• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, workflows, and professional development initiatives.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to support organizational priorities.

• Develop and manage departmental budgets, ensuring responsible resource allocation and financial oversight.

• Prepare reports, strategic recommendations, and presentations for executive leadership and governing stakeholders.

Community Engagement & Outreach

• Develop and oversee community engagement initiatives, outreach programs, special events, and promotional activities.

• Build strategic partnerships with community leaders, external organizations, and industry stakeholders.

• Represent the organization at public events, professional functions, meetings, and presentations.

• Strengthen organizational relationships through effective communication, transparency, and collaborative engagement.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, public relations, strategic communications, or a related discipline.

• At least three (3) years of management or supervisory experience.

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience may be considered.

• Experience in a public-sector, government, or highly visible organization is preferred but not required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Demonstrated expertise in strategic marketing, public relations, media relations, and corporate communications.

• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams, budgets, and multiple organizational priorities.

• Proven ability to develop and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns.

• Experience serving as an organizational spokesperson or managing external media relationships.

• Strong understanding of crisis communications, reputation management, and stakeholder engagement.

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency with digital marketing, social media platforms, website management, and communications technologies.

• Ability to advise senior executives and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and strategic recommendations.

Additional Requirements

• Valid California Class C driver's license.

• Ability to attend occasional meetings, community events, and professional functions as required.

• Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive information.

About Talent Group

Talent Group is a women-owned executive search and workforce solutions firm specializing in connecting exceptional professionals with leading organizations throughout California and beyond.

We are committed to creating meaningful career connections and delivering a personalized, confidential recruitment experience.

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We welcome qualified candidates to apply for confidential consideration.

Talent Group is an equal opportunity recruiting partner. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected status.