Growth Strategist, Sports Consumer Strategy job at USA TODAY in US National

Title: Growth Strategist, Sports Consumer Strategy Location: Virtual•United States Req #45319 Job Description: The Growth Strategist – Sports Consumer Strategy is an individual contributor role responsible for accelerating audience growth, engagement, and monetization across USA TODAY Co.’s current and future sports product portfolio. Partnering closely with the Director of Sports Consumer Strategy, this role drives cross-functional initiatives that align editorial priorities, product development, and consumer revenue strategies. Leveraging data insights, lifecycle marketing, and experimentation, the Growth Strategist translates strategy into execution, optimizing consumer journeys, launching high-impact initiatives, and delivering measurable business results. This is an opportunity for a growth-minded strategist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of sports consumer engagement at scale. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record of success in executing sports marketing initiatives and promoting diverse sports products, we invite you to be part of a team that is shaping the future of USA TODAY Co. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute consumer growth strategies across USA TODAY Co.’s sports portfolio, driving audience growth, engagement, and subscription revenue through audience segmentation, lifecycle marketing, personalization, and data-informed experimentation. Partner closely with the Director of Sports Consumer Strategy to translate strategic priorities into high-impact initiatives, ensuring alignment across editorial, product, marketing, and revenue teams. Collaborate with editorial leaders to align marketing strategies with content priorities, optimizing consumer journeys and maximizing the reach and monetization of sports content. Work with product and pricing partners to inform the development, optimization, and go-to-market strategy for consumer offerings, embedding revenue impact into growth initiatives. Assist in the planning and execution of marketing campaigns from concept through launch, including channel strategy, creative direction, and performance optimization. Define, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators, including engagement, conversion, CPA, ROI, and subscription metrics, and apply insights to continuously improve performance. Own a disciplined test-and-learn approach, using experimentation and analytics to refine strategies and scale what works. Partner with creative, analytics, consumer journey, brand, and activation teams to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and deliver measurable results. Stay current on sports media trends, audience behavior, and competitive dynamics to inform strategy and identify new growth opportunities. Manage priorities and resources effectively to achieve team goals. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in sports marketing, consumer marketing, brand management, or related roles. Demonstrated success driving audience growth and/or subscription monetization for digital products or content brands. Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with experience using data to inform decisions and optimize performance. Deep understanding of digital marketing, fan engagement, and evolving sports media trends. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across cross-functional teams. Experience with market research methodologies and analytics tools. Strong interest in leveraging AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies to enhance marketing performance, paired with a commitment to continuous learning. Knowledge of branding principles and best practices. Experience with market research and data analytics tools. #LI-REMOTE #LI-NR2 The annualized base salary for this role will range between $85,000 and $90,000. Base compensation is reflective of many factors, including, but not limited to, the market in which one lives/works, individual education level, skills, certifications and experience. Note: variable compensation is not reflected in these figures and based on the role, may be applicable. USA TODAY Co., Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. As such, we will consider all qualified applicants for employment and do not discriminate in connection with employment decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance (including height and weight), sexual orientation, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), education, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, military or veteran status or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state and local laws in the jurisdictions where USA TODAY Co. employs employees. Job Family Marketing Job Function Campaign Management Pay Type Salary Hiring Min Rate 85,000 USD Hiring Max Rate 90,000 USD Apply tot his job Apply To this Job