Marketing Specialist

Posted 16 Days Ago
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Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid
Junior
Consumer Web • eCommerce • Fashion • Information Technology • Retail
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The Role
The Marketing Coordinator will coordinate and manage marketing campaigns, collaborate with teams, track performance metrics, and support on-site events.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Hot Topic, we’re passionate about creativity and high performance. Our success comes from high-caliber teams that love our product and have a tenacious approach to learning. We’re looking for a Marketing Specialist who’s passionate about pop culture and ready to help bring our newest brands to life. You’ll work across digital, retail, and social channels to support campaigns, spot the latest trends, and keep projects moving smoothly. If you’re organized, love working with creative teams, and get excited about fashion, music, anime, gaming, and entertainment, this role is your chance to help shape what’s next for our brand family.

This role operates on a hybrid schedule and will require on-site work from our HQ located in the City of Industry, CA, three days a week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Contribute to the execution of integrated marketing campaigns for new and emerging brands across retail, digital, and social platforms taking ownership of pieces when appropriate.  
  • Partner with internal teams (i.e., creative, merchandising, e-commerce, and social) to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and aligned with brand voice.  Take proactive steps to ensure timelines are adhered to.
  • Attend and actively contribute to meetings by asking questions, raising concerns, and tracking next steps. Liaise with internal/external partners to manage marketing calendars, timelines, and deliverables stay on track for assigned brands.  
  • Support the development of creative briefs and campaign toolkits by contributing ideas, gathering inputs, and helping align deliverables with campaign goals.
  • Coordinate deliverables and timelines across creative, ecommerce, social, and merchandising partners.
  • Monitor and organize campaign performance metrics (e.g., traffic, engagement, ROI), distribute key information to stakeholders, and share high-level observations to support future planning.
  • Coordinate asset requests, photo/video shoots, and creative approvals, providing feedback or suggestions to ensure assets align with campaign objectives.
  • Support event and activation planning by tracking tasks, preparing logistics, and helping with on-site coordination.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
  • 1+ years of experience in marketing, brand management, or retail coordination.
  • Experience with project management with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of digital and social media marketing best practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Workfront).

Top Skills

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MS Office
Workfront
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The Company
City of Industry, CA
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

At Hot Topic Inc. we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans through our 3 brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch & Her Universe.

Founded in 1989 in a Southern California garage, Hot Topic employs over 10,000 associates between 600+ retail locations, our headquarters, and two distribution centers. We are a leading retailer of officially licensed pop-culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts. We give back to our communities through our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock, just to name a few.

Launched in 2015, BoxLunch is a specialty retailer committed to offering the best in official licensed merchandise and making a difference in the community. Our goal since day one is to impact lives by bringing fandom and philanthropy together - that dream became a reality by teaming up with Feeding America®! For every $10 spent, BoxLunch provides a meal to someone in need by contributing directly to local food banks. It’s in our DNA - we focus on what matters. We have a thriving e-commerce online store and 150+ specialty shops – and we’ve given over 100 million meals to those in need across the U.S. The best part? We’re just getting started.

Hot Topic Inc.’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do!

When you join us, you become a part of something bigger. You join gifted individuals who are passionate about creating the best retail experience, best product, and a fierce connection to our brand. With talent from diverse backgrounds, we’ve assembled a group of highly motivated and driven individuals to achieve this common goal. Work doesn't have to feel like work here at Hot Topic Inc!

Why Work With Us

It's the perfect place for creative, technical, and logical minds to combine. Everyone is passionate and motivated here, it's contagious.

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