Lead Acquisition Marketing Specialist
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Why This Role Matters
The Washington Post is seeking an Acquisition Lead to accelerate app subscriber growth by expanding visibility, optimizing engagement, and converting audiences into long-term subscribers.
This role directly supports The Post's mission to become the world's leading news organization by ensuring our app is a powerful driver of discovery, engagement, and subscription growth.
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The Acquisition Lead will work closely with Product and Marketing teams to strengthen upper-funnel growth through improvements in App Store Optimization (ASO) and by expanding acquisition touchpoints. This position reports to the Manager of Subscriber Acquisitions.
What Motivates You
- Contributing to The Post's mission of delivering world-class journalism and expanding its global reach.
- Driving data-informed marketing strategies that unlock measurable growth.
- Thriving in a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment.
- Taking ownership of fast-paced, cross-platform initiatives that fuel digital subscription growth
- Partner with Product to improve App Store Optimization (ASO/GSO) and expand acquisition touchpoints, driving stronger top-of-funnel growth.
- Launch and optimize integrated marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels to increase app downloads and subscriber acquisition.
- Support new product launches with targeted acquisition campaigns that highlight app-exclusive content and benefits.
- Design and execute app journeys that increase free-to-paid conversion, reduce churn, and reactivate lapsed subscribers.
- Experiment with gated and ungated content strategies to balance reach, engagement, and subscription growth.
- Monitor and analyze key KPIs (installs, conversions, retention, churn), applying insights to refine strategy and improve efficiency.
- Conduct A/B and multivariate testing on segmentation, messaging, pricing, and paywall tactics to maximize engagement and revenue.
- Develop creative and technical briefs to guide campaign assets and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
- Maintain high execution standards through QA, auditing, and process documentation to enable scalable and repeatable operations.
- 7-10 years in digital, growth, or subscription marketing, with expertise in app-driven acquisition.
- Hands-on experience with app marketing platforms and campaign execution.
- Familiarity with lifecycle marketing tools such as Iterable.
- Proficiency with CDPs, ESPs, and eCommerce systems.
- Strong skills with analytics tools (Tableau, Looker, Google Analytics).
- Proven ability to design, test, and optimize app-specific levers (ASO/GSO, push notifications, in-app journeys, gated vs. ungated content).
- Track record of delivering measurable growth through experimentation and data-driven decision-making.
- Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Compensation and Benefits
Wherever you are in your life or career, The Washington Post offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits for every step of your journey:
- Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Company-paid pension and 401(k) match
- Three weeks of vacation and up to three weeks of paid sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and two personal days
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for any new parent
- Robust mental health resources
- Backup care and caregiver concierge services
- Gender affirming services
- Pet insurance
- Free Post digital subscription
- Leadership and career development programs
The salary range for this position is:
$85,100 - $127,700 Annual
The actual salary within this range will depend on individual skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. This position may be eligible for a bonus or incentive program, and a member of the Talent Acquisition team will discuss bonus payment terms and conditions during the interview process.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
Financial and Retirement
- Pension
- 401(K) With Company Matching
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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