Wondery is seeking an experienced, innovative, and strategic Marketing Operations & Strategy Manager to join our Marketing leadership team. This role will serve as a strategic partner across the organization, driving operational excellence and delivering impactful business results and ROI. The ideal candidate is a strategic data-driven problem solver with exceptional communication skills, strong analytical capabilities and a passion for scaling marketing programs. The position will oversee the long-term strategic plan for Wondery Marketing in collaboration with the Head of Marketing and Wondery’s leadership team – driving success in multiple touchpoints including Content, Commerce, and Advertising.

In this role, you will oversee the development and management of Wondery’s marketing budgets, partnering closely with finance to track performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive efficiencies. You will also design and implement the marketing organization’s short and long-term goal-setting and campaign prioritization processes to align with business objectives and deliver results and ROI at scale. The role will design and execute internal and cross-functional communication systems.

This position requires a strong understanding of strategic & financial planning, operational management, and data analysis to identify trends and inform decision-making. You will collaborate across teams, contributing to the development of Wondery’s marketing strategy and managing cross-functional projects to successful execution. You must thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and demonstrate the ability to think big while managing the details.

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Key job responsibilities
Manage Wondery’s marketing budgets, partnering with finance to develop, analyze, and present annual, quarterly, and monthly reports while identifying optimization opportunities.
Lead the strategic goal-setting and campaign prioritization process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and scaling delivery mechanisms for measurable results and ROI.
Analyze internal and external data to design strategies that drive growth, improve efficiency, and inform key business decisions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to execute projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with Wondery’s strategic goals.
Drive the adoption of best practices across Amazon teams, sharing insights and mechanisms to improve processes and results.

About the team
Wondery, an Amazon company, is a premium podcast studio known for character-driven, binge-worthy stories including Dr. Death, British Scandal, Even the Rich and Business Wars, as well as distribution of hit partner shows MrBallen, Morbid, and How I Built This. Wondery was behind six of the “Top 25 New Shows of 2023” (according to Podtrac) and is the #3 podcast network in the US (according to Podtrac and Triton) including Exposed, Ghost Story, Stolen Hearts, MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries, Frozen Head, and Spellcaster. 54 shows from Wondery have hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. Many Wondery podcasts have been adapted for scripted television or streaming series, including Dr. Death and Joe vs Carole on Peacock and The Shrink Next Door and WeCrashed on Apple TV+. Wondery has gained critical acclaim and commercial success for its immersive approach to sonic, emotionally driven storytelling. The Wondery app offers a unique, personalized, podcast-first listening experience, including access to its premium offering Wondery+. With Wondery+, fans get a premium listening experience, including exclusive podcasts, early access to new episodes of hit shows, ad-free listening, merch discounts, live streamed events, and more.