Director, Growth at The Washington Post

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Media, News, PublishingIndustries

Requirements

  • Energized by unlocking growth in a fast-moving, ever-evolving media and technology landscape
  • Thrives in using data and experimentation to connect audiences with meaningful content and solutions
  • Inspired by shaping the future of an iconic news brand with purpose and creativity
  • Builds inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing teams that embrace innovation, trust, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Drive the global acquisition strategy across The Post’s portfolio to maximize reach, conversion, and customer lifetime value across diverse products, pricing tiers, and audience segments
  • Unlock scalable growth levers by collaborating with Product, Newsroom, and Engineering to mitigate traffic decline, navigate platform disruptions, and adapt to evolving audience behaviors
  • Develop and implement smart metering and paywall strategies that balance audience reach with subscription conversion and engagement metrics
  • Oversee performance marketing campaigns across paid digital platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, Apple, Reddit, LinkedIn) to ensure efficient budget utilization, audience targeting precision, and brand-aligned messaging
  • Launch and continuously improve go-to-market strategies for new product features and access models, aligning internal stakeholders and delivering measurable acquisition impact
  • Optimize the full acquisition funnel through rigorous A/B testing, targeted segmentation, creative experimentation, and UX improvements across digital touchpoints
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of 10+ growth marketers and specialists, cultivating a culture of learning, executional rigor, and adaptability
  • Partner with Product and Engineering to build robust experimentation frameworks, enhance user experience, and drive higher conversion rates and revenue across customer segments
  • Leverage first-party data, behavioral insights, and predictive modeling to tailor acquisition messaging and offers, increasing personalization and customer relevance throughout the journey
  • Collaborate with Analytics and Finance to forecast, track, and refine performance marketing strategies that directly link marketing outcomes to business impact and ROI
  • Represent marketing in strategic product planning initiatives to ensure tools, infrastructure, and innovation efforts scale effectively while enhancing user-centric experiences

Skills

Growth Marketing
Acquisition Marketing
Data Analysis
A/B Testing
Paid Media
Product Positioning
Marketing Strategy
Team Leadership
Customer Acquisition
Digital Marketing

The Washington Post

About The Washington Post

None, NoneHeadquarters
1877Year Founded
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Pet Insurance
Professional Development Budget

Risks

Job cuts due to declining online readership indicate potential financial instability.
Panera partnership may not yield expected subscription increases, based on industry trends.
Scott Vance's promotion could lead to internal restructuring challenges affecting morale.

Differentiation

The Post partners with Panera Bread for unique digital subscription offers.
'Style Sessions' collaboration enhances cultural influence and attracts diverse audiences.
'The Post Roast' collaboration with Compass Coffee creates a unique brand experience.

Upsides

Panera partnership could boost digital subscriptions and readership.
'Style Sessions' may attract arts and lifestyle enthusiasts, enhancing cultural influence.
Scott Vance's promotion may align editorial strategy with media consumption trends.

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