Marketing Communications Manager
Upgrade
Upgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America. We have delivered over $21 billion in affordable and responsible credit over the last 5 years. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B.
We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts.
Upgrade has been named a “Best Place to Work in the Bay Area” three years in a row, “Top Companies to work for in Arizona” and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.
We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1500 talented and dedicated professionals. Come join us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced and result-driven Marketing Communications Manager to join our marketing team! We expect you to be experienced and passionate about managing online communications, creating content, attracting followers, and engaging internal and external fans. As our Marketing Communications Manager, you will be responsible for communications, social media, and other online channels. You’ll work on a variety of projects and have the opportunity to be involved in multiple high-profile projects at the same time.
This is a hybrid role, in-office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, reporting into the Senior Director of Marketing in our San Francisco office.
What You’ll Do:
- Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Design, Product, Operations, Legal, and Compliance teams to develop messaging and content that supports company goals and aligns with product and brand positioning.
- Create long- and short-form content for various mediums to build Upgrade’s online presence and reputation.
- Oversee the company's social media and online review presence to build Upgrade’s reputation and performance. Partner with the Operations team to develop responses to customer feedback.
- Monitor key players in the industry (competitors, press, influencers, etc.) and update our communications strategy accordingly.
- Use data to analyze what’s working, what’s not, and refocus key messages or tactics accordingly. Track and report on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Partner closely with the People Operations and Talent Acquisition teams to effectively communicate company news and support recruiting efforts.
What We Look For:
- 3 + years of experience in Marketing communications with an expertise in social media.
- Experience launching and managing unpaid social media campaigns on channels including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
- Analytical mindset and approach to problem solving. Ability to use engagement data to drive content strategy and decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
- Proven success in handling ambiguity in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment
- Project management skills: ability to prioritize high impact activities and keep multiple projects moving forward.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid parental leave
- Health & wellness initiatives
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.