Marketing Assistant

Petersen Automotive Museum • Los Angeles, CA

9d • $24 - $24

About The Position

The Marketing Assistant is a full-time role supporting Petersen's marketing team in promoting the museum's exhibitions, events, memberships, and programs to enthusiasts, collectors, families, and new audiences across Los Angeles and beyond. Working closely with the Marketing Manager and the broader team under the COO, this hands-on, detail-oriented position helps keep campaigns moving by coordinating content, schedules, and assets, supporting social media and email, and helping capture the energy of the museum's galleries, vault, and events. It is intended for someone early in their marketing career who wants to learn how a cultural institution builds its brand and has a genuine curiosity about automotive culture, design, and history.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, including internships.
• Hands-on familiarity with social media platforms, scheduling tools, and email marketing platforms.
• Strong writing, proofreading, and communication skills, with attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a museum, cultural institution, nonprofit, or entertainment venue.
• Working knowledge of a content management system such as WordPress.
• Comfort with photo and video capture and basic editing.
• Experience with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong interest in automotive history, design, and car culture.
• Experience engaging enthusiast or specialty-interest communities.
• Background in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns for exhibitions, special events, memberships, and seasonal programming; track timelines, deliverables, and approvals.
• Maintain the marketing calendar and project trackers, coordinating internal teams on launch dates and promotional needs.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, printers, and agencies on deliverables, proofs, and deadlines.
• Assist with email marketing by building newsletters, managing audience lists, and proofing messages before they are sent.
• Update website content, event listings, and online calendars to keep information accurate and current.
• Ensure print, digital, signage, and on-site materials follow Petersen's brand standards and voice.
• Organize and maintain the museum's library of photography, video, logos, and approved marketing assets.
• Route creative requests and proofs between designers, stakeholders, and leadership for review and sign-off.
• Support marketing for museum events, car shows, and member programs, including on-site support as needed.
• Help coordinate community listings, cross-promotions, and outreach with Los Angeles arts, culture, and tourism partners.
• Compile campaign, email, and web performance reports and summarize results for the marketing team.
• Track marketing budgets, invoices, and purchase orders with the Finance team.
• Provide general administrative support to the Marketing department, including meeting notes, scheduling, and file organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed