Waking Up
Lifecycle Marketing Lead (Contract)
Waking Up, New York, New York, us, 10261
Waking Up is not just another meditation app . Founded by best-selling author, neuroscientist, and philosopher Sam Harris, we're a resource for people who want to live examined, fulfilling lives. Our members often tell us that Waking Up is the most life-changing tool they've ever used.
Waking Up is also a wonderful place to work . We aim to put our app into practice: to treat each other with kindness; to continually investigate our own assumptions and brainstorm new ideas; to bring joy and a sense of purposefulness to our work.
We're looking for a freelance lifecycle marketing lead
to own Braze end-to-end, from orchestrating cross-channel journeys to overseeing in-app messaging and push notifications.
ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage our Braze platform, leveraging its full capabilities to design, implement, and optimize cross-channel campaigns and journeysDevelop data-driven lifecycle marketing strategies to drive user engagement, retention, and revenue growthWork closely with partners in data to develop and maintain proper event instrumentation and analyze messaging performance and effectivenessPartner with design and dev to integrate Braze seamlessly into our marketing and product strategy, not only in customer communications but also in-app experiencesManage a small team of freelancers to help execute our messaging strategyBring the latest practices and ideas from the lifecycle marketing world to help us continuously convert, engage, and retain more membersExperience
8+ years managing the customer lifecycle, from acquisition to win-back-not just via email marketing, but also mobile push, in-app experiences, and moreMastery of the Braze platformProficiency in front-end code (HTML, CSS) and dynamic content (Liquid, Connected Content, webhooks)Excellent organizational and project management skillsHigh degree of data fluency-you understand event instrumentation and can build dashboards (experience with Amplitude a plus)Full understanding of the technical side of email marketing (IP warming, deliverability, migrations)Self-motivated and able to work independently (we're a fully remote company)Familiarity with Waking Up specifically, and mindfulness and philosophy generally, a plusWorking at Waking Up
Market : Waking Up is consistently one of the top-grossing meditation apps in the health and fitness category in the U.S. The app has more than 50,000 five-star reviews across Apple and Android and is widely endorsed by influential thinkers, such as Susan Cain, Maria Popova, Tim Ferriss, and Peter Attia. We see many opportunities for growth and are looking for team members who can help us improve everything we do.Culture : Waking Up is funded by its loyal subscribers, rather than by venture capital or advertising. This means our small team moves quickly and isn't constrained by external expectations or by big-company bureaucracy. We are passionate about our work and our mission, which is to help people live more joyful and fulfilling lives.Distributed : Do what you do best from wherever you are. Productivity is based on results, not an arbitrary schedule or location.Philanthropy : Waking Up offers a scholarship to anyone who cannot afford a subscription. While we operate a business, we believe money should never be the reason why someone can't benefit from our work. We also donate a minimum of 10 percent of our profits to charity through the Waking Up Foundation.
Waking Up is also a wonderful place to work . We aim to put our app into practice: to treat each other with kindness; to continually investigate our own assumptions and brainstorm new ideas; to bring joy and a sense of purposefulness to our work.
We're looking for a freelance lifecycle marketing lead
to own Braze end-to-end, from orchestrating cross-channel journeys to overseeing in-app messaging and push notifications.
ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage our Braze platform, leveraging its full capabilities to design, implement, and optimize cross-channel campaigns and journeysDevelop data-driven lifecycle marketing strategies to drive user engagement, retention, and revenue growthWork closely with partners in data to develop and maintain proper event instrumentation and analyze messaging performance and effectivenessPartner with design and dev to integrate Braze seamlessly into our marketing and product strategy, not only in customer communications but also in-app experiencesManage a small team of freelancers to help execute our messaging strategyBring the latest practices and ideas from the lifecycle marketing world to help us continuously convert, engage, and retain more membersExperience
8+ years managing the customer lifecycle, from acquisition to win-back-not just via email marketing, but also mobile push, in-app experiences, and moreMastery of the Braze platformProficiency in front-end code (HTML, CSS) and dynamic content (Liquid, Connected Content, webhooks)Excellent organizational and project management skillsHigh degree of data fluency-you understand event instrumentation and can build dashboards (experience with Amplitude a plus)Full understanding of the technical side of email marketing (IP warming, deliverability, migrations)Self-motivated and able to work independently (we're a fully remote company)Familiarity with Waking Up specifically, and mindfulness and philosophy generally, a plusWorking at Waking Up
Market : Waking Up is consistently one of the top-grossing meditation apps in the health and fitness category in the U.S. The app has more than 50,000 five-star reviews across Apple and Android and is widely endorsed by influential thinkers, such as Susan Cain, Maria Popova, Tim Ferriss, and Peter Attia. We see many opportunities for growth and are looking for team members who can help us improve everything we do.Culture : Waking Up is funded by its loyal subscribers, rather than by venture capital or advertising. This means our small team moves quickly and isn't constrained by external expectations or by big-company bureaucracy. We are passionate about our work and our mission, which is to help people live more joyful and fulfilling lives.Distributed : Do what you do best from wherever you are. Productivity is based on results, not an arbitrary schedule or location.Philanthropy : Waking Up offers a scholarship to anyone who cannot afford a subscription. While we operate a business, we believe money should never be the reason why someone can't benefit from our work. We also donate a minimum of 10 percent of our profits to charity through the Waking Up Foundation.