Production Coordinator

San Diego Magazine is looking for a detail-driven, creatively-minded Production Coordinator to help bring our campaigns and stories to life across print, digital, and social media.

In this dynamic role, you’ll collaborate across departments—sales, marketing, and editorial—to ensure every campaign runs smoothly, every ad looks perfect, and every story is beautifully presented. If you get satisfaction from an organized spreadsheet, a flawless newsletter, and a well-executed campaign calendar, we want to meet you.

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid) |
Compensation: $20/hour |
Reports to: Business Operations Manager

• Collect creative assets from our sales team to support print and digital campaigns.
• Manage ad builds, proofing, and delivery to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Gather assets for internal marketing initiatives and events.
• Compile post-campaign performance reports to share with clients.
• Set up and deploy digital sales deliverables, including:
  • Email newsletters (sponsored content, dedicated blasts, island ads)
  • Website placements (banners, adhesion units, light boxes)
  • Sponsored blog posts aligned with our editorial voice
• Support editorial projects with tasks like image collection, crediting, and file organization.
• Provide support to the sales team with questions regarding specific products, timelines, deliverables and data

• Assist the Social Media Coordinator in scheduling and posting content.
• Capture quick, authentic mobile videos that reflect our local community and brand tone.

• Assist the Business Operations Manager with general administrative and office support such as mail collection, single issue fulfillment, including management of the Squarespace store and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Respond to client requests for tear sheets.

• A highly organized multitasker who thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.
• Someone who can comfortably switch between sales assets, editorial needs, and digital production in a single day.
• Experience with marketing tools, ad platforms, and social media schedulers.
• Experience with , Slack, Google Workspace and MediaOS a plus
• Basic video or photo editing skills (iPhone-level is great!).
• A collaborative spirit, problem-solving mindset, and love for storytelling.

• At San Diego Magazine, we celebrate the stories and people that make our city exceptional. You’ll be part of a small, passionate team working at the intersection of creativity, business, and community—where great ideas and teamwork make a real impact.

• Commute to this job’s location
• Accept a background check
• Working in an onsite setting