Marketing Manager

About Lantern
Lantern is a censorship circumvention tool and peer-to-peer network with over 12 million monthly active users around the world, primarily in countries with the most extreme levels of censorship and digital authoritarianism, including China, Russia, and Iran. Lantern believes access to the uncensored internet is a human right. We are committed to providing private, fast, reliable, and secure access to the free and open internet so that our users, no matter where they are on the planet, can freely seek information and share their stories with each other and the world.Position Summary
We are looking for a dynamic and business savvy Marketing Manager to join our team. The Marketing Manager will oversee the product marketing and communications strategies for the Lantern releases and development in Russia. A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of how to rise to the top of an extremely competitive VPN marketplace in Russia and be able to think creatively and find novel solutions to complex marketing and business development issues. Attention to detail and compliance with relevant laws and regulations will be crucial in this role.Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the product marketing and communications strategies for Lantern in Russia
• Help define & champion Lantern’s target audiences, messaging, and positioning
• Manage growth, acquisition, and retention activities across various marketing channels
• Improve conversion rates, including landing pages, upgrade pages, renewal pages, and any other touchpoint for our products
• Provide recommendations for future strategic initiatives through competitive research analysis. Conduct market research to find answers about Russian consumer requirements, habits and trends
• Navigate complex social and political environments and maintain cultural sensitivity in an international market
• Create and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and analyses of internal results
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on Russia and the VPN marketplace
• Previous exposure to a Marketing role, ideally within a b2c technology environment
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment, setting objectives, and prioritizing activities based on impact
• Independent, self-motivated, and proactive. You don’t require constant input, and you have meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication, management, interpersonal skills
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to navigate complex social and political environments
• Highly curious, you are always wanting to know the “why” behind actions
• Ability to transform data into insights
• You are fluent in Russian and English, and are an effective communicator and writer
  
  

Innovate Labs (Lantern) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage applications from candidates who may be people of color, disabled, gender and sexual minorities, and other disadvantaged backgrounds.