XPRIZE Foundation, Inc. Looking for Director, Digital Marketing at Los Angeles, California Full Time

XPRIZE Overview

XPRIZE is a global future-positive movement of 1M people and rising. As a 501(c)3, XPRIZE delivers truly radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity and solves some of the world’s greatest challenges. Active competitions include the $100M XPRIZE Carbon Removal, the $22M Wildfires XPRIZE, the $15M XPRIZE Feed the Next Billion, the $10M XPRIZE Rainforest and the $5M XPRIZE Rapid Reskilling. Join XPRIZE to help create a better future for everyone, everywhere. We operate across 7 incredible domains, including:

• Climate & Energy
• Biodiversity & Conservation
• Food, Water & Waste
• Quantum & Deep Tech
• Space & Exploration
• Learning, Innovation & Society
• Health

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will be a key leader in the Marketing and Communications team and work in an enterprise fashion with key stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in driving and executing digital marketing strategies in either the nonprofit, corporate or agency sectors.

• Lead the development of a strategic digital marketing plan in collaboration with the CMO and other key stakeholders. Develop a budget and create metrics as part of this process.
• Oversee social media strategy and execution including audience engagement, influencer engagement and social media reporting and metrics. Platforms include LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Will be important to develop a channel strategy for each social media site as well as YouTube and other emerging platforms.
• Foster and grow relationships with key influencers across our domain areas and engage them in our social channels. Develop strategies and toolkits to involve and engage the Board, sponsors and partners.
• Partner with leaders on speaking engagements to help maximize efforts across marketing channels. Ensure proper messaging and briefing materials are developed.
• Oversee re-design of (url removed) considering user experience, audience awareness and engagement, the organization’s long-term plans, SEO and SEM. Partner with IT on execution of re-development.
• Partner with domain marketing leads and domain teams to drive social and digital efforts.
• Assess and develop email and newsletter strategy in collaboration with the VP of Content.
• Oversee consultant on Web 3 strategies and make recommendations for this emerging space.
• Partner with the marketing team on various projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 10+ years digital marketing experience 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience developing web sites (user experience, engagement, metrics).
• Adept at social media engagement and strategy. Experience building a channel strategy and engagement across different channels.
• Experience in Web 3 and understanding of community building in this space as well as metrics.
• Creative thinker and problem solver.
• Ability to work in ambiguity and in a fast-paced environment. Comfortable building new systems while executing work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage agencies and freelancers.
• Strong project management and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Understanding of how to leverage social media to compliment communications efforts
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Strong MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
• Experience working in G-Suite
• Passion for the mission of XPRIZE and the work we are doing to build a better future.

Competencies required for this role:

• Action Oriented
• Resourceful
• Collaborates internally and externally
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Manages Complexity
• Directs Work
• Global Perspective
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Builds Networks
• Drives Results
• Situational Adaptability
• Builds Effective Teams
• Drives Vision and Purpose

The anticipated base salary for this position is $125k to $150k and may also qualify for an annual incentive. This role is eligible for our extensive benefits package and generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant, years of relevant experience for the role, level of education attained, and certifications and/or other licenses held. XPRIZE is a remote-first environment.

The XPRIZE FOUNDATION is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

Please note: Though submitting a resume to the XPRIZE FOUNDATION implies that you are interested in a position(s), it does not imply that you are an applicant. You are not considered an applicant until you have been contacted directly by a Talent Acquisitions representative requesting that you begin the designated application process, which may involve phone and/or in-person interview(s), job-related testing, and background checks.