Head of Marketing, Motley Fool Asset Management

Alexandria, VA (Remote)

$140K/yr – $165K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the multi-channel marketing engine for ETF and investment-management audiences with a strong focus on compliance, calendar discipline, and partnerships that expand reach to retail investors and advisors.

  • Own a comprehensive multi-channel program and calendar that ties campaigns to KPIs and compliance windows.
  • Build and manage partnerships with distribution partners, platforms, and listing exchanges to expand reach.
  • Lead AI-enabled content and automation to accelerate drafts, while keeping editorial and regulatory standards intact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and evolve the firm's marketing strategy across retail investor and professional advisor/RIA audiences, translating business goals into actionable plans with clear timelines and KPIs
  • Build and maintain a firm-wide marketing calendar covering campaigns, email sends, collateral deadlines, advisor calls, and compliance review windows — proactively briefing distribution teams ahead of investor communications
  • Identify and launch marketing partnerships with distribution partners, content platforms, and listing exchanges
  • Own a comprehensive multi-channel program spanning email, digital advertising, social media, webinars, events, pitchbooks, and content marketing
  • Coordinate conferences, industry events, and quarterly advisor calls — managing logistics, messaging, and materials
  • Oversee PR efforts with external agency partners; support podcasting initiatives and direct response programs for retail investors
  • Own the end-to-end collateral workflow — from briefing through design, copywriting, L&C review, Red Oak submission, and distribution
  • Serve as the firm's QC gatekeeper: review all materials with rigorous attention to data accuracy, language consistency, and regulatory compliance before publication
  • Run the automated collateral production process; maintain a version-controlled collateral library; manage the Morgan Stanley 4U platform
  • Publish fund data quarterly to eVestment, Wilshire, and other distribution databases; monitor the firm website for accuracy and freshness

Requirements

  • 6–10 years of financial services marketing experience, with meaningful time in ETF or investment management
  • Deep understanding of retail investor and advisor/RIA audiences and the regulated marketing environment
  • Hands-on multi-channel campaign management; strong project management and prioritization skills
  • Excellent written communication and meticulous attention to detail; low ego, high accountability
  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Finance, or related field

Nice to Have

  • Experience with eVestment, Wilshire, Red Oak, and the Morgan Stanley 4U platform
  • Background in marketing automation, PR, podcasting, or event management in financial services

Benefits

  • Flexible, remote work environment (*see our open states above)
  • No “vacation policy” (not to be confused with a “No vacation” policy)
  • Generous fully-paid parental leave
  • $1,000 annually to invest in stocks of your choice
  • Super low premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Comprehensive compensation package, including company equity
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