Kuraray America, Inc.
Growth Marketing Manager
Kuraray America, Inc., Mountain View, California, us, 94039
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation's premier local news app, boasting 60 million monthly active users and clinching the top spot in the news category on both Google Play and the App Store.As a profitable, Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/aboutAbout the RoleThe Growth Marketing Role at NewsBreak is a critical position that bridges technology, e-commerce, advertising, and community building. This role requires a candidate who can fluently speak tech, possesses a background in e-commerce/advertising with a data-driven growth mindset, and has a personality capable of fostering and growing a community.At NewsBreak, we're not just tracking the trajectory of local news and community engagement; we're launching it into new stratospheres. Join us as we navigate a thrilling growth journey, where our ad platform's success story is scaling at a breathtaking pace. And we're just getting started. As a Growth Marketing specialist on this trailblazing team, you'll have the throttle to accelerate our ascent, turning what-ifs into what's next. We are on the hunt for a marketing maestro who thrives on crafting high-velocity growth campaigns, optimizing digital channels to their peak performance, and who can light the fuse for community and content-driven engagement. This is a rare opportunity to climb aboard a rocket ship at a pivotal moment, guiding it to new heights of revenue and user acquisition. You're not just joining a company; you're embarking on a mission to reshape and reignite the way people connect with local news, communities, and businesses. Ready for liftoff?Responsibilities:Manage digital acquisition channels : Oversee and optimize performance marketing channels to drive user acquisition and ad spend on our platform.Optimize growth channels : Evaluate and enhance existing growth strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Test new growth initiatives : Experiment with new growth strategies such as community engagement and sponsored content creation.Enhance user onboarding : Collaborate with product and marketing teams to refine the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new users.Drive advertiser engagement : Develop and implement campaigns to increase platform spend and bolster advertiser retention rates.Website redesign collaboration : Contribute to the website redesign efforts to enhance user sign-up rates and overall user experience.Referral program development : Play a pivotal role in promoting and refining a referral program designed to grow our user base.Growth and engagement channel management : Take charge of the channels that face our growth and user engagement directly.Community strategy creation and scaling : Develop and scale a community strategy that aligns with our brand's mission and growth targets.Email marketing campaign management : Plan and execute compelling email marketing campaigns to engage and retain users.Content creation : Generate high-quality, engaging content such as case studies, white papers, blogs, and videos to showcase the strengths of our ad platform to improve user experience and increase paying advertiser growth.Collaborate for success stories : Work closely with e-commerce, agency brands, and external partners to create powerful testimonials and case studies.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the ad tech or digital marketing sectors.Data-Driven : Strong analytical skills with an ability to translate data into action.Entrepreneurial Spirit : A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take initiative.Experimentation-Led : A penchant for testing and optimizing to find the best solutions.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Ability to work seamlessly across teams including product, marketing, and account management.Experience : Prior experience with NewsBreak Ad Manager or similar ad platforms. Strong background in onboarding, paid conversion, retention, and referral growth in a similar industry.Nice to have:Viral Marketing Savvy : Understanding of the mechanisms behind virality in content and campaigns.Community Builder : Proven experience in creating and nurturing online communities.Annual Base Pay RangeThe US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.$121,000—$151,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr
NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information.Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation's premier local news app, boasting 60 million monthly active users and clinching the top spot in the news category on both Google Play and the App Store.As a profitable, Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/aboutAbout the RoleThe Growth Marketing Role at NewsBreak is a critical position that bridges technology, e-commerce, advertising, and community building. This role requires a candidate who can fluently speak tech, possesses a background in e-commerce/advertising with a data-driven growth mindset, and has a personality capable of fostering and growing a community.At NewsBreak, we're not just tracking the trajectory of local news and community engagement; we're launching it into new stratospheres. Join us as we navigate a thrilling growth journey, where our ad platform's success story is scaling at a breathtaking pace. And we're just getting started. As a Growth Marketing specialist on this trailblazing team, you'll have the throttle to accelerate our ascent, turning what-ifs into what's next. We are on the hunt for a marketing maestro who thrives on crafting high-velocity growth campaigns, optimizing digital channels to their peak performance, and who can light the fuse for community and content-driven engagement. This is a rare opportunity to climb aboard a rocket ship at a pivotal moment, guiding it to new heights of revenue and user acquisition. You're not just joining a company; you're embarking on a mission to reshape and reignite the way people connect with local news, communities, and businesses. Ready for liftoff?Responsibilities:Manage digital acquisition channels : Oversee and optimize performance marketing channels to drive user acquisition and ad spend on our platform.Optimize growth channels : Evaluate and enhance existing growth strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.Test new growth initiatives : Experiment with new growth strategies such as community engagement and sponsored content creation.Enhance user onboarding : Collaborate with product and marketing teams to refine the onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition for new users.Drive advertiser engagement : Develop and implement campaigns to increase platform spend and bolster advertiser retention rates.Website redesign collaboration : Contribute to the website redesign efforts to enhance user sign-up rates and overall user experience.Referral program development : Play a pivotal role in promoting and refining a referral program designed to grow our user base.Growth and engagement channel management : Take charge of the channels that face our growth and user engagement directly.Community strategy creation and scaling : Develop and scale a community strategy that aligns with our brand's mission and growth targets.Email marketing campaign management : Plan and execute compelling email marketing campaigns to engage and retain users.Content creation : Generate high-quality, engaging content such as case studies, white papers, blogs, and videos to showcase the strengths of our ad platform to improve user experience and increase paying advertiser growth.Collaborate for success stories : Work closely with e-commerce, agency brands, and external partners to create powerful testimonials and case studies.RequirementsBachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in the ad tech or digital marketing sectors.Data-Driven : Strong analytical skills with an ability to translate data into action.Entrepreneurial Spirit : A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and willing to take initiative.Experimentation-Led : A penchant for testing and optimizing to find the best solutions.Cross-Functional Collaboration : Ability to work seamlessly across teams including product, marketing, and account management.Experience : Prior experience with NewsBreak Ad Manager or similar ad platforms. Strong background in onboarding, paid conversion, retention, and referral growth in a similar industry.Nice to have:Viral Marketing Savvy : Understanding of the mechanisms behind virality in content and campaigns.Community Builder : Proven experience in creating and nurturing online communities.Annual Base Pay RangeThe US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.$121,000—$151,000 USD#J-18808-Ljbffr