Marketing Manager, Owned Media

El Segundo, CA (Hybrid)

$80K/yr – $85K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated digital marketing for a content-focused publisher, owning SEO, website, and email initiatives to optimize traffic and conversions.

  • Own SEO and content optimization across website, landing pages, and blog posts.
  • Must-have: 3–5 years in digital marketing with SEO, website management, or email marketing.
  • Standout: Experience with CMS publishing and analytics-driven optimization.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute and optimize digital marketing programs across core owned channels including SEO, website management, and email marketing.
  • Create and optimize website content, landing pages, and blog posts with SEO and AI-driven search (AEO) best practices in mind.
  • Identify and troubleshoot website issues, partnering with the dev team to resolve and improve performance.
  • Plan, write, and manage email marketing campaigns, including segmentation, nurture flows, and performance optimization.
  • Conduct audience research, keyword analysis, and competitive audits to inform content strategy and site improvements.
  • Monitor analytics (GA4), track KPIs (traffic, engagement, conversions), and use data to drive continuous optimization.
  • Collaborate with web dev to ensure accurate tagging via Google Tag Manager.
  • Managing an editorial calendar for blog posts, landing pages, and email campaigns to ensure consistent content output.
  • Collaborate with social, creative, and title marketing teams to support broader campaigns and repurpose content.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in digital marketing, website management, SEO, or email marketing.
  • Experience managing website content and backend systems (CMS), including publishing, updates, and basic troubleshooting.
  • Strong writing and content skills, with an understanding of SEO and user experience.
  • Experience with analytics and performance reporting to inform optimizations.

Preferred

  • Experience with ActiveCampaign and Builder.io or similar website tools and software.
  • Familiarity with conversion optimization and website tagging (Google Tag Manager).
  • Experience using Airtable for project or content management.

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health benefits
  • paid parking
  • paid parental leave
  • flexible PTO
  • paid holidays
  • Class Pass membership
  • a paid Audible subscription
  • a flexible hybrid work environment
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Podium Entertainment

Podium is a digital-first publisher committed to discovering, developing, and amplifying the works of emerging and bestselling authors.Without great storytellers, there are no great stories. We are collaborative partners that support creators in every part of the publishing process.We deliver the highest quality content with our industry-leading production capabilities and deep digital expertise in marketing, distribution, and overall monetization. A partnership with us allows creators to do what they do best: create.

Founded in 2012
El Segundo, California, USA
244 employees (182 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
95.9K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$3.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.3%
Direct
35.7%
Referral
9.1%
Social
6.1%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~244

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
39 (16% of company)