Braze Messaging Specialist

USA (Remote)

$55/hr – $60/hrIntern/New GradPart time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Braze-based messaging campaigns and optimization as a part-time Braze Messaging Specialist, coordinating multi-channel sends and precision targeting for timely investor updates.

  • Own Braze campaigns, audience segmentation, and scheduling across Email, SMS, and in-app channels.
  • Must-have: hands-on Braze experience with campaign setup, segmentation, and scheduling.
  • Standout: part-time, remote-in-US role with weekday core hours and deadline-driven delivery.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • You will be the primary engine behind our deployment in Braze, building the campaigns, refining the audience targeting, and ensuring every message is sent flawlessly.
  • You will be the guardian of our send quality, making sure that when an investor opens an email from The Motley Fool, the experience is seamless and accurate.
  • Whether you are setting up a complex A/B test or troubleshooting Liquid logic for a personalized send, your focus will be on maintaining a high standard of excellence.
  • You will work independently to meet tight deadlines, particularly during core hours when market events move fast.
  • Input provided email copy into Braze and schedule sends to the appropriate audience segments.
  • Build and manage multi-channel campaigns, including SMS, Content Cards, and In-App Messages within the Braze platform.
  • Set up and execute A/B tests based on provided designs, delivering performance reports within 24 hours of completion.
  • Maintain an exceptional, error-free messaging send rate of 95% or above on a monthly basis.
  • Adjust and refine audience targeting within Braze to ensure the right members receive the right updates.
  • Edit messaging content for technical accuracy, clarity, and formatting within the CMS and Braze.
  • Provide feedback to the team to help optimize deployment workflows and improve message delivery.

Requirements

  • contract Braze Messaging Specialist to work with us on a part-time, contract basis 20 hours per week.
  • This is a fully remote role, but candidates must reside in the United States for consideration.
  • The majority of the work will take place on weekdays between 10 am and 3 pm Eastern Standard Time.
  • Hands-on proficiency with Braze, including deep experience with campaign setup, segmentation, and scheduling.
  • Experience managing multi-channel messaging flows (Email, SMS, Content Cards, etc.).
  • A working knowledge of HTML and Liquid logic—or a demonstrated ability to learn these technical skills quickly.
  • Exceptional attention to detail; you are someone who double-checks everything to ensure accuracy.
  • Strong research and troubleshooting skills to resolve deployment issues independently.
  • The ability to work under deadlines and manage shifting priorities as market conditions change.
  • Availability and responsiveness during core hours (Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time).
  • A solid understanding of—or interest in—financial concepts and the principles of Foolish investing.
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