Action Research

Marketing Manager

Meet Jessica Blasjo, Community Outreach Manager, who tells us all about her role with Action Research., a community-based social marketing company in Oceanside that specializes in changing human behavior through the application of traditional marketing activities blended with cutting edge research findings from the social and behavioral sciences including psychology, sociology, and economics. A Community Outreach Manager is someone who is passionate about impacting local communities through environmental education. Someone in this position must be good at developing innovative environmental education curricula while establishing a collaborative and nurturing learning environment. This is an excellent career path for those interested in educating a wide range of audiences and advocating for environmental protection, as well as sustainability. See what's available at Action Research Common Skills Needed:

Tri-City Medical Center

Marketing & Communications Specialist

Meet the Marketing & Communications Specialist who coordinates the development and maintenance of hospital branding and communications, design work, social media, content development for print and video, and website branding within the External Affairs department. The External Affairs department provides marketing, communications, government affairs, and community engagement services for Tri-City Medical Center. The department also has a Chief External Affairs Officer, Government Affairs & Community Engagement Manager, Marketing & Communications Manager, and Community Engagement & Event Specialist. Together, these roles work to maintain a good public image, build strategic relationships that help to make an impact in the community, and develop external and internal communication plans that improve the quality of care.

Solatube

Marketing Manager

Meet Kate Derr, a Marketing Manager at Solatube Home. Solatube is a world-wide leader in creating and manufacturing tubular daylighting systems for homes and businesses. If you are a team-oriented person, creative and are interested in all forms of media, then Kate’s job is something you should learn more about.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$151,890/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

Media, Film & Events

High-energy, and fast-paced field focused on storytelling, communication, and creating memorable experiences

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

Communication

Palomar College

Communication

MiraCosta College

Communication Studies

Is This Career Right For YOU?

What are the top traits for this career?

Enterprising

You like leading projects, persuading others, and taking initiative

Conventional

You like figuring out how things work and analyzing situations to find solutions