Ethos Life

Director, Digital Marketing

Ethos Life$150K — $266K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven success in a high-growth, direct response B2C startup, preferably in Fintech or Insurtech.
  • Deep expertise across digital marketing platforms like Meta/Instagram, Search, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Display.
  • Ability to autonomously prioritize and learn in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • At least 8 years in direct response marketing with 5+ years focusing on performance marketing for user acquisition.
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel, with proficiency in business intelligence tools like Tableau for insights.
  • Comfortable balancing high-level strategy with hands-on optimization tasks.
  • Experience collaborating with AdTech and Data teams for platform requirements and metrics.”],
  • responsibilities
  • Strategically lead and execute all digital paid channel activities to meet budget and growth targets.
  • Monitor and optimize channel performance monthly and weekly to achieve key metrics.
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure streamlined operations and effective channel management.
  • Manage and improve relationships with external partners for optimal performance.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of channel performance, implementing actionable recommendations quickly.
  • Drive innovation through rigorous testing and strategic recommendations based on results.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices as the digital channel subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

  • Given the startup nature of Ethos, this role offers a unique opportunity for substantial impact, influencing the company’s growth trajectory in the critical domain of digital marketing. As a Director, you would not just oversee but also innovate within your strategies, which can be less common in larger, more established companies where processes may be more rigid.
  • The emphasis on deep collaboration with various stakeholders—spanning creative, analytics, growth product, and even external partners—highlights Ethos' commitment to cross-functional teamwork, ensuring a holistic approach to digital marketing that can enhance both personal and organizational growth.
  • This role demands a blend of strategic vision and practical execution, appealing to those who enjoy both high-level planning and the intricacies of day-to-day digital marketing management. It positions you as a leader not just in directing campaigns, but also in the innovation of marketing processes.
  • The company's focus on performance management means you will have clear metrics for assessing success and opportunities for continuous improvement, unlike many roles where such clarity can be lacking.
  • The requirement for rigorous testing and data-driven decision-making ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking culture that prioritizes adapting to market changes and optimizing results over complacency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Generous paid time off and sick leave policies.
  • Flexible work arrangements that promote work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Wellness programs to support employee health and vitality.
Full Job Description


About The Role

As the Director of Digital Marketing at Ethos, you will own and be accountable for all performance management, budget, and tools across all of our digital paid channels including Paid Social, Search, and Affiliates. Ethos is destined for big things and we are betting that you will take the initiative and contribute to our success! As a fast-growing startup, you will be working closely with colleagues across all teams and senior management.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Strategic Ownership: Lead the strategy, execution, and tracking of paid digital channels to drive performance in strict alignment with budget and growth goals.
  • Performance Management: Monitor performance on a weekly and monthly basis, proactively making adjustments to optimize target KPIs.
  • Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with internal teams (Creative, Analytics, MarTech, and Growth Product) to streamline all aspects of your managed channels.
  • Relationship Management: Manage and optimize relationships with external client partners.
  • Data-Driven Execution: Conduct deep-dive analyses on channel performance and implement actionable findings with speed.
  • Thought Leadership: Drive innovation by designing and conducting rigorous tests, presenting results, and making strategic recommendations for new processes and tactics.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the internal expert on digital channels, staying ahead of industry trends, competitive landscapes, emerging technologies, betas, and best practices.
Qualifications & Skills
  • Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in-house at a high-growth, direct response B2C startup (Fintech or Insurtech experience is preferred).
  • Platform Mastery: Deep expertise across the digital landscape, specifically Meta/Instagram, Search, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and Display.
  • Operational Agility: Ability to work autonomously, learn rapidly, and prioritize effectively in a high-velocity startup environment.
  • Relevant Experience: Minimum of 8 years in direct response marketing, including 5+ years specifically managing performance marketing campaigns where user acquisition was the primary growth driver.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced MS Excel skills and the ability to leverage business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) to drive insights.
  • Strategic & Hands-On: You are equally excited by high-level strategy development and the "in-the-weeds" work of hands-on optimization.
  • Technical Collaboration: Experience working with AdTech and Data teams to prioritize platform requirements and measurement needs.
  • Testing Rigor: A disciplined approach to testing, iterating, and scaling based on data-backed learnings.

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The US national base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $266,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include applicable bonus, equity, or benefits.

You can find further details of our US benefits at https://www.ethoslife.com/careers/

Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. At Ethos we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

About Ethos Life

Ethos Life is a life insurance company that offers term life insurance policies online. The company's policies are designed to be simple, affordable, and accessible to everyone. Ethos Life uses technology to streamline the application process and provide customers with instant quotes and coverage. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
Learn more about Ethos Life
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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