Fairfield

Marketing Associate - Portfolio Marketing

San Diego, California Full time

Marketing Associate - Portfolio Marketing

Position Summary:

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and collaborative Marketing Associate to join our Property Portfolio Marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a junior-level marketing professional to gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines while supporting campaigns and initiatives spanning digital marketing, creative production, performance analytics, and day-to-day operational needs for our property portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with a passion for real estate and marketing, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly cross-functional environment. This role is perfect for someone early in their career who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow while gaining exposure to a wide range of marketing functions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the execution of property marketing initiatives, including campaign setup, brand rollouts, signage coordination, and collateral development
  • Assist with the management and review of digital marketing performance across paid media, SEO, and ILS channels
  • Help track and report on key metrics related to traffic, lead generation, conversion, and return on ad spend (ROAS)
  • Collaborate with creative team members and agency partners to coordinate asset requests, brand templates, and approvals
  • Provide operational support to leasing and onsite teams, troubleshooting marketing inquiries, platform needs, or brand-related requests
  • Assist in organizing and maintaining property-level marketing documentation, calendars, trackers, and reporting dashboards
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to stay aligned on leasing performance, campaign outcomes, and key business priorities
  • Conduct competitive and market research to support campaign strategy and property positioning
  • Proactively identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve marketing support across the portfolio

Qualifications:
  • 1–3+ years of marketing experience, preferably in real estate, multifamily, or a fast-paced agency environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and timelines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), Google Workspace, and comfortable navigating digital platforms
  • Familiarity with marketing analytics, digital channels (paid search, SEO, social), or CRM/ILS platforms is a plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset

What We Offer:

  • A collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Exposure to a wide range of marketing disciplines and strategic initiatives
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Hybrid or remote flexibility, depending on location

About Fairfield:

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1000 communities since 1985.  We are an award-winning company that proudly employs over 1,500 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 30 markets nationwide.

Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It’s a partnership for the long term, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we’re proud to reflect that in our culture.

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Estimated Rate of Pay:

$65,122.41 - $72,245.39

This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements: 

  • Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional) 
  • Matched 401(k) 
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • Life insurance 

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.  

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations. Pursuant to the Los Angeles and San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinances, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.