Dotdash Meredith
Vice President of Marketing, PEOPLE App
Dotdash Meredith, New York, New York, us, 10261
Job Title
Vice President of Marketing, PEOPLE App
Job Description
About The Team
PEOPLE delivers the most trustworthy celebrity, news and human interest stories, connecting readers to the pulse of American culture. For 50 years, this iconic brand has been an everyday essential and escape, taking readers inside the lives of stars, newsmakers, up-and-comers and ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
About The Position
The Vice President of Marketing, PEOPLE App will lead the end-to-end marketing strategy for the PEOPLE App, inclusive of consumer, product, and lifecycle marketing functions. Reporting to the head of PEOPLE, this senior executive will spearhead user acquisition, retention, and engagement efforts, ensuring the mobile app becomes a key growth channel for the business.
The VP will partner closely with product, engineering, and design teams to align marketing strategies with app development and brand objectives.
Hybrid 3x a week- New York, NY
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and own a comprehensive marketing strategy for the PEOPLE app, encompassing pre-launch planning, post-launch optimization, and sustained growth initiatives.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define KPIs and revenue goals for this mobile marketing initiative.
Build a long-term vision for app marketing, including monetization strategies such as subscriptions, in-app purchases, and premium offerings.
User Acquisition and Growth: Lead multi-channel growth strategies, leveraging paid media, app store optimization (ASO), influencer partnerships, and organic acquisition campaigns.
Oversee high-impact marketing campaigns to achieve aggressive user growth and engagement targets while optimizing acquisition costs.
Engagement and Retention: Partner with product teams to design lifecycle marketing strategies that increase retention, reduce churn, and improve long-term user value.
Build a robust CRM and push notification strategy to deepen user engagement and improve personalization.
Brand and Messaging: Define the brand positioning and voice for the app, ensuring consistent messaging across all touchpoints, including app stores, social media, O&O, and digital campaigns.
Collaborate with editorial and creative teams to align app marketing with the broader brand narrative and editorial voice.
Performance Marketing and Analytics: Lead performance marketing efforts, leveraging tools like Appsflyer, Amplitude, or Mixpanel to track campaign ROI and optimize user acquisition funnels.
Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and identify opportunities to scale.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to align marketing strategies with feature launches and app improvements.
Partner with editorial teams to integrate marketing campaigns with content strategies.
Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Mentor and develop team members, empowering them to achieve ambitious goals.
About The Position's Contributions: Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 60% - Growth Strategy, Campaign Execution, and Measurable Business Impact 20% - Brand Positioning and Cross-Functional Collaboration 20% - Leadership, Analytics, and Team Development The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements: 12+ years of marketing experience , with at least 7 years in consumer mobile app marketing or growth-focused roles.
Proven track record of launching and scaling successful B2C mobile apps with measurable growth in DAUs/MAUs and revenue.
Expertise in user acquisition, performance marketing, and lifecycle marketing for consumer mobile apps.
Deep experience with app store optimization, push notification strategy, and CRM tools.
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience using app analytics tools like Appsflyer, Amplitude, or Mixpanel.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing C-level executives and other senior stakeholders.
A visionary approach to brand storytelling and creative marketing for mobile-first audiences.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in media, entertainment, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.
A background in both organic and paid growth strategies, with expertise in monetization models such as ad supported, subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Passion for delivering engaging user experiences at the intersection of technology, content, and culture.
This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of a flagship media brand for millions of users. If you are a strategic, data-driven marketing leader with a passion for apps, we want to hear from you. It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. Pay Range Salary: New York: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.
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Collaborate with senior leadership to define KPIs and revenue goals for this mobile marketing initiative.
Build a long-term vision for app marketing, including monetization strategies such as subscriptions, in-app purchases, and premium offerings.
User Acquisition and Growth: Lead multi-channel growth strategies, leveraging paid media, app store optimization (ASO), influencer partnerships, and organic acquisition campaigns.
Oversee high-impact marketing campaigns to achieve aggressive user growth and engagement targets while optimizing acquisition costs.
Engagement and Retention: Partner with product teams to design lifecycle marketing strategies that increase retention, reduce churn, and improve long-term user value.
Build a robust CRM and push notification strategy to deepen user engagement and improve personalization.
Brand and Messaging: Define the brand positioning and voice for the app, ensuring consistent messaging across all touchpoints, including app stores, social media, O&O, and digital campaigns.
Collaborate with editorial and creative teams to align app marketing with the broader brand narrative and editorial voice.
Performance Marketing and Analytics: Lead performance marketing efforts, leveraging tools like Appsflyer, Amplitude, or Mixpanel to track campaign ROI and optimize user acquisition funnels.
Use data-driven insights to refine strategies and identify opportunities to scale.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to align marketing strategies with feature launches and app improvements.
Partner with editorial teams to integrate marketing campaigns with content strategies.
Team Leadership: Build and manage a high-performing marketing team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Mentor and develop team members, empowering them to achieve ambitious goals.
About The Position's Contributions: Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results 60% - Growth Strategy, Campaign Execution, and Measurable Business Impact 20% - Brand Positioning and Cross-Functional Collaboration 20% - Leadership, Analytics, and Team Development The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements: 12+ years of marketing experience , with at least 7 years in consumer mobile app marketing or growth-focused roles.
Proven track record of launching and scaling successful B2C mobile apps with measurable growth in DAUs/MAUs and revenue.
Expertise in user acquisition, performance marketing, and lifecycle marketing for consumer mobile apps.
Deep experience with app store optimization, push notification strategy, and CRM tools.
Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience using app analytics tools like Appsflyer, Amplitude, or Mixpanel.
Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with experience influencing C-level executives and other senior stakeholders.
A visionary approach to brand storytelling and creative marketing for mobile-first audiences.
Preferred Qualifications Experience in media, entertainment, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.
A background in both organic and paid growth strategies, with expertise in monetization models such as ad supported, subscriptions and in-app purchases.
Passion for delivering engaging user experiences at the intersection of technology, content, and culture.
This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape the future of a flagship media brand for millions of users. If you are a strategic, data-driven marketing leader with a passion for apps, we want to hear from you. It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. Pay Range Salary: New York: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.
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