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Director, B2B Subscription Marketing

Hearst Communications

New York, NY
Full Time
Director
140k-150k
14 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Director of B2B Subscription Marketing to drive growth, engagement, and retention for a premium digital product focused on a specialized professional audience. This leader will develop acquisition strategies, manage lifecycle marketing, and optimize campaign performance across channels. The ideal candidate understands how to market premium content products to professionals, and how to translate interest into subscription conversion and long-term customer value.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute multi-channel campaigns to generate qualified leads and grow the subscriber base.
  • Build lead funnels through email capture, paid marketing, partnerships, trade organizations, and event presence.
  • Collaborate with editorial and brand teams to elevate product visibility and credibility through content-driven campaigns.
  • Design and optimize onboarding experiences that help users realize value quickly.
  • Own lifecycle marketing, including retention campaigns, upsell initiatives, cancellation-save strategies, and winback efforts.
  • Test promotional campaigns to improve acquisition and long-term value.
  • Work closely with the product team to improve the user journey and conversion flow.
  • Partner with customer service to ensure excellent support and resolution of inbound inquiries.
  • Collaborate with the finance team on forecasting, ROI modeling, and expense planning.
  • Coordinate with product and operations to implement the technical infrastructure required to support marketing campaigns and purchase flows.
  • Analyze campaign and product performance to inform future strategy and investment.
  • Conduct and interpret surveys and user research to understand motivations, satisfaction, and churn.
  • Identify and evaluate partnership opportunities to expand reach and enhance credibility.
  • Identify and participate in relevant conferences where target audiences gather.
  • Coordinate sponsorships, booths, and event activations to drive awareness and lead generation.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of B2B marketing experience, ideally in subscriptions, SaaS, media, or professional services.
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. MBA preferred.
  • Proven track record in customer acquisition, retention marketing, and ROI-focused campaign execution.
  • Strong understanding of paid media, CRM systems, email marketing, and audience segmentation.
  • Experience collaborating across teams including product, sales, analytics, operations, and editorial.
  • Data-driven mindset with the ability to set goals, measure success, and continuously optimize.
  • Excellent communicator with strong project management and leadership skills.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with political media, policy reporting, or public affairs.
  • Experience with employer-paid or institutional subscription models.
  • Background in event marketing, partnerships, or trade association outreach.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of B2B marketing experience, ideally in subscriptions, SaaS, media, or professional services.
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field. MBA preferred.

Benefits & Perks

  • Physical Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.
  • Invest for the Future: Competitive retirement plan with matching program in most markets.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge with ample time off, including holidays and vacation.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Support for growing families, with paid leave for new parents.
  • Monthly Child & Dependent Care Reimbursement: Financial support for the care of your loved ones.
  • Emotional Wellbeing: Be your best self with our mental wellness benefits.
  • LGBTQ+ & Inclusive Health Services: Inclusive healthcare designed for every individual's needs.
  • Fertility Coverage & Menopause Support: Helping you along every step of your family journey.
  • Pet Wellness Reimbursement & Rover Credits: Supporting your pets' health and happiness.

Working at Hearst Communications

At Hearst Newspapers, we support our employees through personal and professional development and promote physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We invest in new and innovative ways to tell stories, grow newsrooms, diversify tools, and evolve platforms to serve millions of trusted readers each month.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 7, 2025
Job CategoryGrowth Marketing
Salary140k-150k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceDirector

About Hearst Communications

Website

hearst.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services

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