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# VP, People & Culture at EMARKETER

- **Company:** EMARKETER
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Compensation:** $180k–$210k
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-31
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/emarketer/jobs/6236552004

## Job description

EMARKETER is a subsidiary of Axel Springer SE, a transatlantic media company headquartered in Berlin and New York. Axel Springer's guiding principles – first articulated as [The Essentials](https://www.axelspringer.com/en/inside/the-essentials-what-we-have-adapted-and-why) – remain a cornerstone of the company’s foundation today. [Learn more about Axel Springer](https://www.axelspringer.com/en/).

We are hiring a Vice President, People & Culture to join our team at EMARKETER.

Job Summary:

The Vice President (VP) of People & Culture at EMARKETER is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for  shaping the company’s people strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness. This leader will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to ensure that EMARKETER has the talent, structure, and practices needed to achieve its business priorities.

The VP will lead strategies across talent, employee experience, total rewards, and workforce planning while balancing the needs of employees with the company's goals. They will foster an inclusive, high-performing culture, strengthen leadership and manager effectiveness, and build people programs that support growth, accountability, and engagement.

This is a hybrid role based in New York City. You will be expected to work a minimum of 3 days a week out of our NYC HQ.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute EMARKETER’s people strategy in support of the company’s business goals.
- Lead all People & Culture functions, including business partnering, talent acquisition, total rewards, people operations, performance management, learning and development, and employee relations.
- Build a high-performing, accountable, and inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains strong talent.
- Partner with executive leadership to guide the company through its return-to-office strategy, helping ensure a thoughtful, well-executed transition that supports collaboration, culture, and business performance.
- Advise senior leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, employee engagement, and change management.
- Oversee compensation, benefits, performance, feedback, and development programs, ensuring they are competitive, equitable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations; partner with Legal and outside counsel as needed to manage employee relations and other people-related risk.
- Lead and develop the People & Culture team, setting clear priorities, strengthening capabilities, and delivering a high level of service to the business.
- Own the People & Culture budget and use people data and metrics to inform decisions, assess progress, and improve programs over time.
- Represent the People & Culture function internally and externally, reinforcing EMARKETER’s values and approach to leadership, communication, and collaboration.

Requirements:

- 10+ years of progressive People experience, including leadership experience in a fast-paced organization.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing people strategies that support business priorities.
- Expertise across talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, recruiting, and employment compliance.
- Strong business judgment and the ability to balance employee experience with operational and financial realities.
- Experience advising senior executives and partnering effectively with leaders across a business.
- Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and sound judgment in managing sensitive employee matters.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, practical guidance.
- High emotional intelligence, discretion, integrity, and a calm, thoughtful approach to difficult conversations.
- Comfortable using HRIS, ATS, people analytics, and reporting tools to improve decision-making and measure impact.

Salary & Benefits:

- Base salary: $180,000 - $210,000
- This role is eligible for a performance-based bonus.
- Unlimited PTO, 10 paid holidays, and 16 weeks of parental leave
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Matched and vested 401k plan
- Access to resources for financial planning guidance, family planning services, mental health reach-out, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Additional benefits include commuter benefits, phone reimbursement, gym membership discounts, and more

Salary for the role is commensurate with experience and depends on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. US pay range $180,000—$210,000 USD

## About EMARKETER

EMARKETER is the world's leading research company focused on digital transformation. We hire people who are passionate about providing business leaders with actionable data and insights in the areas of digital marketing and advertising, media, retail and ecommerce, financial services, healthcare, and more. Our clients, who rely on our content to make informed decisions, include top global brands within Fortune 1000 companies, as well as smaller firms striving to compete in a digital age.

At EMARKETER, we pride ourselves on an inclusive work environment and continuously strive for diversity of thought, identity, and experience while encouraging growth and providing support to team members throughout the organization. EMARKETER is committed to corporate transparency through regular business updates and an always-open line of communication.

## What We Value

Our people are the foundation of our success. Guided by our values, we:

- Serve Our Clients: We prioritize their needs to deliver excellence in our products and services.
- Work as One Team: We collaborate with trust, accountability, and transparency.
- Innovate and Adapt: We foster curiosity, resilience, and fearless exploration of new ideas.
- Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace a diverse, inclusive environment where all voices are valued and respected.

To learn more about what it’s like to work at EMARKETER check out our [careers page](https://www.emarketer.com/careers/) and [life page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc/life/33872e1c-1370-485f-ba86-e31902442c55/).

If this sounds like a great job for you, please apply online and tell us a bit about why you're a good fit for the role. Please note that for all positions at EMARKETER, there is an exercise component specific to the role to reduce selection bias in our recruiting process and test how you apply knowledge.

## About EMARKETER

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: EMARKETER is a subscription-based market research company that provides data-centric forecasts, benchmarks, and insights on digital marketing, media, and commerce to revenue-driving teams.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Axel Springer)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States
- **Founded**: 1996
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Market Research, Digital Marketing, Media, and Commerce Insights
- **Target customers**: B2B; primarily revenue-driving teams (marketing, advertising, sales, and commerce leaders) in enterprises and mid-market companies
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To provide credible forecasts and benchmarks that power the strategies of revenue-driving teams, helping clients anticipate tomorrow’s market trends for confidence today.

## Products & Services
- **EMARKETER Subscription**: A comprehensive suite of resources including thousands of ready-made forecasts, charts, and reports on digital marketing, media, and commerce. The platform now includes AI Search for faster navigation and contextualization of research.
- **EM Advisory**: Advisory sessions that bring EMARKETER’s trusted data and insights to life with customized recommendations aligned to a company’s goals, competitive landscape, and growth challenges.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held subsidiary of Axel Springer)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $50.0M (Series C, last round on 2016-06-10) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Axel Springer (Owner) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc)
- **Growth Signals**: Operates in 12 countries (including Argentina, United Kingdom, Philippines, Brazil, and Canada); employs 214 people with a monthly headcount growth of +1.3%; LinkedIn followers at 54,318 with +1.2% monthly growth [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary Methodology**: EMARKETER’s forecasts and reports are built on a unique, transparent methodology that sources data from first-party research, exclusive partner data, public companies, research and media firms, government agencies, and executive interviews [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/about/).
- **25+ Year Track Record**: Founded in 1996, the company has a long history of pioneering forecasts around digital transformation, establishing itself as a gold standard for media, advertising, and commerce data [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/about/).
- **Comprehensive Coverage**: Offers a wide range of coverage areas including Advertising & Marketing, Ecommerce & Retail, Financial Services, and Technology, providing a one-stop-shop for digital transformation insights [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/).
- **AI-Enhanced Platform**: Recently introduced AI Search to help users navigate and contextualize research faster, demonstrating a commitment to innovation [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/).

## Strategic Focus
- **Global Expansion**: Continuing to expand coverage globally across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/about/).
- **AI Integration**: Investing in AI capabilities (AI Search) to improve user experience and speed of insight delivery [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/).
- **Advisory Services Growth**: Growing the EM Advisory arm to provide more customized, high-touch consulting alongside traditional subscription research [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: EMARKETER emphasizes four core values: We Serve Our Clients, We Work as One Team, We Innovate and Adapt, and We Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion. Employee engagement is a priority, with quarterly All Hands meetings, virtual and in-person social gatherings, office hours with leadership, monthly business updates, and Employee Resource Groups [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/careers/).
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Offers the freedom and flexibility of remote work or a hybrid in-office schedule [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/careers/).
- **Notable Perks**: Full medical coverage at affordable costs, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA and DCA coverage, family planning and fertility benefits, 401k matching, unlimited paid time off, parental leave options, phone plan reimbursements, gym membership discounts, and professional development opportunities [emarketer.com](https://www.emarketer.com/careers/).
- **Engineering Culture**: The company is investing in AI (VP of Artificial Intelligence on staff) and data visualization, suggesting a data-driven, tech-forward environment for technical roles [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc).

## Sources
1. [emarketer.com - Careers Page](https://www.emarketer.com/careers/)
2. [emarketer.com - About Page](https://www.emarketer.com/about/)
3. [emarketer.com - Homepage](https://www.emarketer.com/)
4. [greenhouse.io - Jobs at EMARKETER](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/emarketer/jobs/5761458004)
5. [linkedin.com - EMARKETER Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/emarketer-inc)

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