Paid Media Manager (Contract) | Acorns

Acorns is seeking a high-impact Paid Media Manager (Contractor) to drive growth across our Podcast, CTV, and Creator marketing channels. You will be responsible for managing key agency relationships and scaling direct partnerships to help everyday people save and invest for their future. This role is critical in expanding our reach through storytelling and performance-driven media.

This role is being offered on a contract basis with an expected duration of 3-4 months with potential to expand based on business need and requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Acorns is a remote-first organization, offering the flexibility to work remotely while providing optional access to office space in Irvine, CA.

What you will do at Acorns:

• Manage and scale our Podcast program by overseeing our existing agency partner to optimize performance and reach new audiences.

• Drive CTV strategy and execution, working directly with partners like Hulu and Paramount to expand our television presence and track attribution.

• Lead the Creator Program, focusing on scaling a diverse range of micro to large-scale creators to grow both our organic and whitelisted paid social presence.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Data Analytics to measure performance, Compliance to ensure all content meets financial regulations, and Brand/Creative to develop high-performing assets.

• Deliver on Growth OKRs by relentlessly pursuing progress and optimizing spend across emerging and established channels.

• Execute social media whitelisting strategies to amplify creator content and drive efficient customer acquisition.

What you will bring to Acorns:

• Proven experience in Paid Media, specifically within Podcast, CTV/Linear TV, or Creator-led marketing.

• Deep industry knowledge of social media whitelisting and the nuances of working with creators to drive measurable performance.

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to partner with data teams to interpret results and make data-driven investment decisions.

• Experience navigating compliance-heavy environments (FinTech or Finance experience is a plus).

• Hunger to deliver game-changing products and marketing campaigns.

• Exceptional drive and precision in delivery, ensuring all campaigns are launched accurately and on time.

• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission and a desire to help families build wealth.

• Optimistic about the potential of societal change through financial wellness.

You are not expected to have experience with all listed requirements. If you feel passionate about Acorns' mission, vision, and values, please apply.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly rates.

• Talented and motivated team who care deeply about one another, our mission, and our customers.

• The rare opportunity to create a new world, solving big societal challenges through meaningful work.

About Acorns:

Acorns is a financial wellness app that helps everyday people and families save and invest money for the long term. Since 2014, Acorns has grown into a global company with multiple life-stage products serving the needs of kids, teens, adults, and parents. Named one of Time’s “World’s Best Brands of 2024,” Acorns has helped over 14 million people save & invest over $25 million dollars, much of it from spare change and small amounts.

Compensation Information:

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $55/hour and $60/hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications. Company reserves the right to modify hourly rate at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Work Authorization:

Acorns participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.