Full-Time

Manager – Acquisition Marketing

Posted on 9/24/2024

Dow Jones

Dow Jones

5,001-10,000 employees

Business news and financial data provider

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$115k - $145kAnnually

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Growth Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 7+ years of relevant digital marketing experience within a results-driven role.
  • An understanding of a subscription-based business and subscription economics.
  • Proven success of running end-to-end acquisition marketing campaigns that encompass owned, earned and paid media properties.
  • Experience managing multiple direct reports.
  • Strong initiative and self-motivation. A self-starter who is able to take ownership of their projects as well as come up with and pitch new ideas.
  • A team player who seeks out opportunities for collaboration with their wider team and knows how to communicate effectively across departments.
  • Proven success in running end-to-end marketing campaigns that encompass owned, earned and paid media properties.
  • Ability to manage projects independently and see them through completion— requiring the need to appropriately prioritize tasks and projects in order to hit deadlines.
  • Excellent planning, problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to evaluate and resolve challenges.
Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop and execute global acquisition marketing end-to-end strategy. The role will be focused on acquiring new subscribers across Barron's and MarketWatch.
  • Achievement of our acquisition targets in terms of volume and revenue.
  • Manage and monitor ongoing campaigns, working with internal teams to ensure that campaign goals are met – and remaining agile to respond to real-time performance.
  • Ensure owned channels (email, on-site), product experimentation and paid media budgets are delivering against bundle subscription goals.
  • Establish forecasts and work on various forms of reporting (i.e monthly forecasting in conjunction with Finance, Data Analytics and the wider team.)
  • Work collaboratively with Product, news, Operations, Finance and broader Marketing teams to come up with creative ways to drive bundle growth.
  • Identify new opportunities to drive the subscription growth i.e. emerging digital platforms, potential media partnerships, or uncovering general business efficiencies that increase revenue and profitability.
  • Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscapes and consumer behaviors impacting digital marketing subscription receptiveness.

Dow Jones provides business news, financial information, and data intelligence to financial firms, professionals, and investors globally. Its main products include the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, and Factiva, which offer timely news, exclusive insights, and comprehensive data sets. Dow Jones also focuses on risk and compliance solutions, assisting businesses in managing issues like anti-money laundering and economic sanctions. Unlike many competitors, Dow Jones operates on a subscription-based model, along with data licensing and advertising revenue, allowing it to leverage its extensive media and data resources to support informed decision-making for its clients.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1881

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for real-time financial news boosts Dow Jones' subscription services.
  • AI-driven journalism tools offer innovation opportunities for Dow Jones.
  • Growing ESG data importance allows Dow Jones to expand data intelligence offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from digital-native platforms like Bloomberg threatens Dow Jones' market share.
  • AI-generated content may reduce the value of traditional journalism.
  • Subscription fatigue could lead to a decline in new subscriptions for Dow Jones.

What makes Dow Jones unique

  • Dow Jones offers a unique blend of news, data, and risk compliance solutions.
  • The Wall Street Journal is America's largest newspaper by total average circulation.
  • Dow Jones provides content in 28 languages, enhancing its global reach.

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