Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition
We're looking for a data-driven and creative Senior Manager, Paid Acquisition to join our Growth Marketing team. You'll be responsible for launching, managing, and optimizing paid social campaigns across platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat to drive student acquisition and brand awareness.
This is an exciting opportunity to own performance-driven social campaigns from ideation to execution in a high-impact, fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our NYC office reporting directly into our Senior Growth Manager.
What you'll do :
- Build and manage paid campaigns (Meta, TikTok, YouTube, and others) from start to finish
- Optimize campaigns toward CAC goals through daily performance monitoring
- Collaborate with creative and content teams to develop high-performing ad creatives (video, UGC, influencer, static)
- Conduct A / B testing across targeting, bidding strategies, creatives, and landing pages
- Analyze performance data and generate actionable insights to improve campaign effectiveness
- Stay up to date on platform best practices, algorithm changes, and emerging trends
- Identify growth opportunities and contribute ideas to enhance our paid acquisition strategy
What you'll bring :
4+ years of experience working at a direct-to-consumer startup with campaign budgets over $1M per monthProven track record of scaling marketing spend while maintaining ROI targetsProficiency in tactical end-to-end execution of ad campaigns across Paid Social channels like TikTok, Meta & YouTubeExperience writing creative briefs and working closely with content creators to iterate quickly and identify messaging / content that resonates with audiencesHighly analytical with strong communication skillsBonus points if :
You have previous startup experience, especially within B2C EdTech / HealthcareBasic design or video editing skills (e.g., Canva, CapCut, Adobe Suite)Interview Process :
Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team memberInterview with Hiring ManagerTake-Home AssignmentVirtual Panel InterviewOn-Site Panel InterviewBenefits and Compensation :
Meaningful Equity StakeSubsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options401(k)FSA, HSA and commuter benefitsOpen vacation policy, including :Guidance of 15 days PTO annuallyStepful closed the last week of December15 work-from-anywhere days10 public holidays observed for 2025The target base salary range for this opportunity is $120,000 - $150,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including performance-based bonus, equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
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