Growth marketer, Digital Marketing

Marketing Leader

We build innovative consumer software. In just two years, we've sold one company (a podcast player) and have another for sale (a Chinese chess site). Our current projects include: a dating app launched in Boston in May, 2024. A travel influencer platform. Event invitations and photo albums website. Group calendaring platform. Social gaming with live video platform.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing leader to spearhead our marketing efforts across our diverse portfolio of consumer technology startups. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of taking products from the  0-1  stage successfully (0-1M users).

• User Acquisition (60-70%):
  Develop and execute strategies to acquire high-value users. Provide feedback to product managers and designers to enhance consumer value propositions and drive virtual growth features. Collaborate with consultants on digital marketing efforts to ensure cost-effective user acquisition. Utilize social media and influencer programs to grow product awareness and engagement. Innovate and implement growth hacking techniques.
• Brand Clarity (15-20%):
  Ensure absolute clarity and consistency for all our brands. Work with a talented copywriter consultant to refine key messaging across products and websites.
• Market Research and Competitive Analysis (5-10%):
  Conduct market research and analyze competitors to inform marketing strategies.
• Usability Testing (5-10%):
  Participate in usability testing sessions led by our product team to understand customer interactions and identify improvement areas.
• Customer Support (5%):
  Engage in email customer support to gain insights into customer experiences and feedback.

• Proven experience in leading marketing efforts from the 0-1 stage.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Creative, high-energy, positive, fun, confident, and humble personality.

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

We foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative work environment. We value creativity, passion, and a drive for excellence. Our team is dedicated to building impactful consumer software and making a difference in the tech industry.

Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, social media management tools, CRM software) is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are a good fit for this role.

Join a passionate and innovative team where you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects and shape the future of consumer software. We use Zoom a few times a day. We are heavy s, and you're expected to stay up to date on email and to be responsive, usually answering the same day. The product/engineering teams also use Slack.

We are heavy users of Google documents. We often discuss a concept as a team and then someone writes up a spec the same or next day for the team to review. Our designers use Figma. Our engineers are largely located at our partner  in Pakistan. We have worked with them for 15 years across multiple companies. As the marketing leader, you won't need to regularly be working with the engineering teams, but note that our product managers/designers are US-based.

We believe in very small teams. Meetings where decisions are to be made are often attended by just the few closest persons to the decision. We are extremely action-oriented.

We are a virtual company, but we try to meet in person in Boston about once a week. Ideal candidate will be located in the Boston area, or, someplace convenient to spend about a day a week in Boston, or a couple days every two weeks.