Growth Marketing, Sr. Associate (Contractor)

USA (Remote)

$45/hr – $50/hrSenior Level3+ years expContract

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the end-to-end testing and activation of new paid channels, from setup and optimization to measurement and cross-functional impact across the Acorns family.

  • Channel Testing: design and run a structured roadmap for programmatic display, Reddit, Snapchat and emerging platforms.
  • Measurement & Learning: partner with Analytics to structure tests, track lift, and translate results into actionable recommendations.
  • Cross-Functional Execution: brief Creative on assets and surface insights with Marketing and Analytics for rapid optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Channel Testing & Execution: Support the development and execution of a structured testing roadmap for new and emerging paid media channels, including programmatic display, Reddit, Snapchat, and alternative platforms.
  • Manage day-to-day campaign setup, trafficking, and pacing across new channel tests, exercising judgment on optimizations and escalating to the Senior Paid Acquisition Manager on larger strategic decisions.
  • Partner with the Creative team to brief and iterate on ad assets tailored to new platform environments.
  • Measurement & Reporting: Identify incrementality and lift study opportunities, collaborate with the Analytics team to design the test structure, and own the launch and ongoing performance monitoring of each experiment.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators for new channel initiatives, translating data into clear summaries for internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain organized records of test results, learnings, and optimization actions to build a shared knowledge base for the team.
  • Cross-Brand & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support acquisition growth across our brand portfolio—Acorns, Acorns Early, and GoHenry—with a focus on US-based performance.
  • Work collaboratively with Analytics, Creative, and other marketing teammates to execute experiments efficiently and surface actionable insights.
  • Actively monitor AdTech landscape—including gaming platforms (e.g., Roblox, Discord), community platforms, and emerging programmatic DSPs—and bring forward channel opportunities for the team to evaluate.
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Acorns

Acorns believes that anyone can achieve financial wellness — that’s why they’ve been building simple, powerful money tools for everyday Americans and their kids since 2014. Acorns is the app that makes it easy to spend smarter today, save for tomorrow, and invest for your future. Acorns Early is a smart money app and debit card that helps kids grow their money skills — and their money — while they grow up. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 13 million all-time customers save and invest over $22 billion dollars, much of it from spare change.

Founded in 2012
Irvine, California, USA
586 employees (47 in marketing)