Field Marketing Manager, Austin

About Zipline

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. We are on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to food, medicine and essential goods anytime, anywhere. We design, build, and operate the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, delivering critical supplies quickly and reliably. Today, Zipline operates on four continents, makes a delivery somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, and has completed millions of deliveries to date, including blood, vaccines, medical supplies, food, and retail products. 

Our customers include the world’s largest and most prominent healthcare systems, governments, retailers, restaurants and global businesses who rely on us to save lives, reduce emissions, increase economic opportunity, and provide delivery from point A to point B as fast as possible. The drone is only 15% of what we’ve built to enable seamless, reliable, global operations.

Our system strengthens supply chains, reduces congestion, and gives people time back. With more than 140 million commercial autonomous miles safely flown, Zipline is redefining access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe.

We operate at a global scale and are looking for practical problem solvers who thrive on real-world challenges and rapid growth. Our team is motivated by building systems that have a direct, meaningful impact on people’s lives and by scaling the future of logistics. We are seeking people who sculpt from first principles, enjoy facing adversity, and can do the impossible at record breaking speeds.

About You and The Role 

We’re looking for a Field Marketing Manager to lead Zipline’s on-the-ground marketing efforts in the Austin metro area — our newest market. This role sits at the intersection of brand, community, and growth. You’ll own the strategy and execution of localized campaigns that get people excited about Zipline drone delivery and what we can do for the communities we serve.

We think our drone delivery technology is cool and innovative, and you will need to bring creativity and energy to share our excitement with the communities we serve and drive uptake.

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across marketing, operations, and communications to make Zipline a household name in Austin.

What You'll Do 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive field marketing plan tailored to Austin that aligns with national brand and growth priorities.
• Plan and manage regional events, partnerships, and activations that showcase Zipline’s impact and engage target audiences.
• Collaborate with key local partners to co-create programs that amplify Zipline’s presence and highlight shared impact stories.
• Launch creative activations, pop-ups, and demo events to bring the Zipline experience to life for consumers and stakeholders.
• Build and nurture a network of passionate Zipline advocates — from customers to community champions — who share our story and mission.
• Measure program performance, report outcomes, and continuously refine tactics based on results.
• Partner with the central marketing, comms, and ops teams to ensure consistency and scalability.

What You'll Bring 

• 5+ years of marketing experience with at least 2 years in field, experiential, or event marketing (experience in tech, mobility, or logistics is a plus).
• Proven ability to plan and execute local campaigns that drive measurable impact.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities — you thrive working with diverse stakeholders.
• A self-starter mentality with comfort operating in a fast-moving, startup environment.
• Passion for Zipline’s mission and curiosity about how technology can improve real-world outcomes.

What Else You Need to Know   

This role is based out of Austin, TX. 

The starting cash range for this role is $90,00-120,000. Please note that this is a target, starting cash range for a candidate who meets the minimum qualifications for this role. The final cash pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, working location, and projected impact. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation; discretionary annual or performance bonuses; sales incentives; benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance; paid time off; and more.