Director of Marketing

Walrus • New York, NY

22d • $150,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for someone to own how Walrus is explained. You will be the first marketing hire, and will build the function.
Working directly with the founders, you will shape how we describe the product, the problem, and the category.
This is a hands-on, product marketing role. You will not be managing a large team or coordinating agencies. You will be doing the work as a team of one.
You should expect to take a half-formed idea in the morning and turn it into something clear and usable by the end of the day.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in product marketing, ideally in a technical or complex domain
• Experience in early-stage or high-growth environments
• Excellent writing, with examples of external-facing work
• Experience owning core surfaces like website, product messaging, and written content
• Independent operation in fast-moving environments
• End-to-end ownership, from narrative through content to distribution
• Uses metrics (engagement, conversion) to evaluate and improve work

Nice To Haves

• Experience running campaigns or generating inbound interest
• Experience with marketing automation tools
• Experience in fintech, payments, or security
• Experience working with analysts or press

Responsibilities

• Translate complex, technical ideas into clear, concrete language
• Produce, own, and continuously improve core materials (website, product pages, technical posts, sales materials, announcements)
• Own events end-to-end (concept, content, execution)
• Handle PR, including identifying and reaching relevant journalists and analysts
• Use LinkedIn and other social channels to reach customers and partners directly

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• benefits, including salary, equity, paid medical insurance, dental, vision, company contribution to wellness, good coverage for dependents, parental leave, retirement, relocation assistance, and unlimited PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed