Manager, Audience Development & CRM

Universal City, CA (On-site)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrManager3+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive a multi-channel CRM program to boost retention and lifetime value in entertainment/DTC.

  • Must-have: 3+ years in CRM or lifecycle marketing with ESP/CRM tools
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration across Editorial, Marketing, and Product

Job Description

Drive a multi-channel CRM program to boost retention and lifetime value in entertainment/DTC.

  • Lead the development and execution of a multi-channel CRM strategy to drive retention, increase customer lifetime value, and elevate brand loyalty
  • Own the CRM calendar, ensuring campaign and content alignment with brand priorities, show launches, event tentpoles, and editorial moments
  • Manage paid campaign planning from end to end—budgeting, audience segmentation, content planning, testing, deployment, and post-campaign analysis
  • Design and execute A/B and multivariate testing strategies to continuously optimize for conversion and engagement
  • Deliver robust performance reports with actionable insights and recommendations that influence future strategies
  • Partner with tech and product teams to integrate tools and solutions that enhance the CRM program (e.g., personalization, predictive modeling, loyalty)
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Editorial, Social, Marketing, and Content Distribution to bring a cohesive message across the full marketing funnel
  • Stay ahead of CRM trends, platform updates, and competitive benchmarks to inform best-in-class tactics
  • Identify untapped opportunities to engage with our customers during their lifecycle by working cross-functionally with Product, Ad Sales and Marketing
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience in Digital Marketing, Journalism, Communications, E-Commerce, Business or similar
  • 3+ years of CRM, lifecycle marketing, or performance marketing experience, ideally in the entertainment, DTC, or digital publishing space
  • Proven ability to lead and scale CRM programs with measurable business impact
  • Advanced knowledge of customer segmentation, predictive analytics, and performance tracking tools
  • Hands-on experience with ESPs and CRM tools (SailThru, Salesforce) with ability to build or QA logic-based customer journeys
  • Data-driven mindset with strong analytical, reporting, and project management skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple projects, stakeholders, and timelines
  • Excellent communicator and collaborative partner with a strong sense of ownership
  • Passion for entertainment, fashion, beauty, creativity, and brand storytelling
  • Experience in managing and optimizing loyalty programs a plus
  • Salary Range : $90,000-$110,000 (bonus eligible)
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Versant Media

VERSANT is an industry-leading media and entertainment business with a strong portfolio of networks and complementary digital platforms, including renowned brands MS NOW, CNBC, USA Network, Golf Channel, E!, SYFY, Oxygen GolfNow, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes and SportsEngine. VERSANT’s iconic and award-winning businesses serve its audiences through four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf and athletics participation, and sports and genre entertainment.

6.2K employees (2,527 in marketing)

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Current headcount: ~6.2K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,547 (25% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
0.8 years
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