Marketing Manager

Remote New York, NY

WaitWhat is seeking a marketing / audience development generalist with the ability to pivot and grow with the organization into new and innovative projects. We build eco-systems around our properties, including technology products such as apps, publishing initiatives such as books, as well as television series, curriculum, and live events.. We approach all of these opportunities with an 11-star, ‘we got this’ attitude.

We want to deepen your skills and stretch your talents in new ways; give you ownership and responsibility for projects; inspire and delight your ability to impact the world through the media we create; and welcome you into a very special humble, kind and highly collaborative startup environment.

This is a supporting role that will execute against a strategic vision set by the Head of Audience Development. We’re a small team and we’ll work creatively & collaboratively together. We all bring ideas to the table and we build on them to bring them to life.

The areas where you’ll leave your mark:

Ideate and execute show level and episodic podcast marketing tactics supporting guests, storytellers and partners to the highest of standards.
Work collaboratively with the team to meet event registration goals of paid and unpaid events.
Ideate and Execute on partnerships to distribute promotions to targeted communities.
Draft copy for marketing materials, understanding the intent of the language/asset and the voice of each property.
Work collaboratively with other departments - production, design and editorial to deliver the highest, most inventive standard for excellence on all projects,
Stay on top of media marketing trends and understand where and how WaitWhat might find opportunities that align with our goals.

Requirements

2-4 years of experience with a proven track record in marketing / audience development for a premium media company or content driven brand.
A strong executor with a knack for getting things done. Thorough and attentive to detail, always.
An insatiable appetite and humility to learn - to deepen your skills and stretch your talents in new ways under the direction of the Head of Audience Development and the leadership team.
Highly organized and can multitask to manage projects, relationships and outreaches with tight deadlines.
A passion for really superlative content and storytelling.
Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Superior verbal communication skills, diplomacy and positivity. You inspire belief, sophistication and infinite kindness with the right balance of resolve.
Reputation for being joyful to partner with, and committed to great outcomes.

Benefits

We offer a benefits package that’s generous and competitive with larger companies. Benefits include 3 weeks of company holiday (2 weeks in summer + one week between Christmas and New Years), 5 personal days, healthcare (PPO, vision and dental), short- and long-term disability, life insurance and 401(k). We’re an anti-racist organization, committed to equity and diversity of all kinds — on our team, among our investors, and as represented on our media properties. Most importantly, we only hire extremely kind people.