Hearst Television Inc

Executive Director, Lifecycle Marketing

Hearst Television Inc$168K — $204K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in email, CRM, or lifecycle marketing roles.
  • Strong background in customer acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Proficiency with marketing technology ecosystems including ESPs and CRM platforms.
  • Deep analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making and audience insights.
  • Extensive experience leading and scaling high-performing teams.
  • Excellent collaboration and influence skills across various business functions.
  • Experience in media, subscription, or commerce environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Define and execute email and lifecycle marketing strategies to boost engagement and loyalty.
  • Collaborate with editorial and marketing teams to align lifecycle initiatives with broader business goals.
  • Transform newsletters into key drivers for audience growth and revenue.
  • Develop data strategies to enhance segmentation and personalization efforts.
  • Experiment with new lifecycle channels to strengthen audience connections.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering innovation and accountability.
  • Ensure operational efficiency across a multi-brand portfolio.

Benefits

  • Collaborate with industry leaders across various fields, driving innovation and change.
  • Participate in training programs and industry events to advance your skills.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule to balance personal and professional life.
  • Join Employee Resource Groups to promote an inclusive workplace culture.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
  • Define and execute a unified email and lifecycle marketing strategy across acquisition, newsletters, and retention to drive engagement, loyalty, and monetization.
  • Partner with Editorial, Marketing, and Business Unit leaders to align lifecycle initiatives with subscription, commerce, advertising, and brand goals.
  • Reimagine the role of newsletters as engines of audience growth, brand affinity, and revenue-from flagship products to new launches.
  • Advance first- and zero-party data strategies in collaboration with Product, Data, and Engineering to power segmentation, personalization, and CRM capabilities.
  • Lead experimentation and expansion into new lifecycle channels, including SMS, to deepen audience relationships.
  • Inspire, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of senior leaders and managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  • Drive operational rigor and prioritization across a complex, multi-brand portfolio, focusing resources on the highest-impact opportunities.
  • Communicate performance, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders, influencing strategy and business direction.


Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
  • A strategic, hands-on leader who can translate vision into execution across large-scale marketing programs.
  • Deep expertise in email, CRM, or lifecycle marketing, with a strong understanding of acquisition, engagement, and retention strategies.
  • Fluency in marketing technology ecosystems, including ESPs, CRM platforms, and personalization frameworks.
  • A customer-obsessed mindset that blends editorial intuition with data-driven decision-making.
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and scaling high-performing teams in complex organizations.
  • Strong cross-functional collaborator with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
  • Experience in media, subscription, or commerce-driven environments preferred.
  • This role operates on a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in our New York City office.


Benefits (What We Offer)
  • Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
  • Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
  • Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
  • Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
  • Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
  • Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.


The base salary for this role is between $168,000 - $204,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

About Hearst Television Inc

Hearst Television Inc is a broadcasting company that owns and operates 33 television stations in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York City. Hearst Television is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications, which is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. The company's stations reach approximately 21 million households across the United States, making it one of the largest television station groups in the country. Hearst Television's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
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Size
3,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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