What You'll DoPortfolio Company SupportPartner with founders and Playground leadership to support company launches, funding announcements, and other high‑impact milestonesDevelop core launch materials, including messaging frameworks, timelines, blog posts, press releases, FAQs, and internal talking pointsCreate and manage collateral such as founder bios, one‑pagers, social content, and web copyCoordinate with designers, video editors, PR agencies, and other external partners to ensure projects stay on track and on brandBuild and maintain a trusted bench of creative vendors and freelancersTrack performance and feedback across launches and campaigns—using engagement, reach, and qualitative signals to refine future effortsFirm‑Level Marketing & VisibilityOwn and manage content for Playground's owned channels, including LinkedIn, blog, podcast, short‑form video, and key web pagesIdentify and engage with influential voices across the deep tech ecosystem, from traditional media to emerging platforms (e.g., Substack, podcasts, YouTube)Support content and storytelling around firm‑led programming and events, including post‑event narratives and follow‑on distributionElevate GP visibility through thoughtful content, event participation, and opportunistic media momentsEnsure Playground's external presence is consistent, credible, and differentiated across channelsPartner with internal teams (operations, talent, events, leadership) to align messaging and execution across the firmWhat Success Looks Like (6–12 Months In)Portfolio companies feel well‑supported during launches and key milestonesPlayground has a clear, consistent, and respected voice across owned and earned channelsFounders and GPs proactively pull you in as a trusted thought partnerMajor moments—launches, events, announcements—run smoothly and land with impactSkills & Traits5–8+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or media (VC, agency, content‑forward startup, or media org experience a plus)Exceptional writing and editorial instincts, with the ability to shape narratives across formats and audiencesStrong project management skills; able to run multiple timelines and collaborators with clarity and follow‑throughComfortable working directly with founders and senior leaders, exercising sound judgment and professionalismFluent across modern storytelling platforms and media landscapes, from traditional press to emerging formatsCurious, proactive, and technically literate—motivated by ownership and driven to make a measurable impactThe annual base salary range is $160k to $200k. Areas of active investment include: next‑gen compute, engineered biology, decarbonization (energy, materials science, agriculture), robotics, and related frontier technologies.