Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications

Playground Global is a leading early‑stage venture capital firm based in Palo Alto, with $1.2B+ under management. We specialize in investing in revolutionary companies whose cutting‑edge products are poised to drive the next wave of economic and human development. Areas of active investment include: next‑gen compute, engineered biology, decarbonization (energy, materials science, agriculture), robotics, and related frontier technologies.

What You’ll Do

Portfolio Company Support

• Partner with founders and Playground leadership to support company launches, funding announcements, and other high‑impact milestones

• Develop core launch materials, including messaging frameworks, timelines, blog posts, press releases, FAQs, and internal talking points

• Create and manage collateral such as founder bios, one‑pagers, social content, and web copy

• Coordinate with designers, video editors, PR agencies, and other external partners to ensure projects stay on track and on brand

• Build and maintain a trusted bench of creative vendors and freelancers

• Track performance and feedback across launches and campaigns—using engagement, reach, and qualitative signals to refine future efforts

Firm‑Level Marketing & Visibility

• Own and manage content for Playground’s owned channels, including Linked In, blog, podcast, short‑form video, and key web pages

• Identify and engage with influential voices across the deep tech ecosystem, from traditional media to emerging platforms (e.g., Substack, podcasts, You Tube)

• Support content and storytelling around firm‑led programming and events, including post‑event narratives and follow‑on distribution

• Elevate GP visibility through thoughtful content, event participation, and opportunistic media moments

• Ensure Playground’s external presence is consistent, credible, and differentiated across channels

• Partner with internal teams (operations, talent, events, leadership) to align messaging and execution across the firm

What Success Looks Like (6–12 Months In)

• Portfolio companies feel well‑supported during launches and key milestones

• Playground has a clear, consistent, and respected voice across owned and earned channels

• Founders and GPs proactively pull you in as a trusted thought partner

• Major moments—launches, events, announcements—run smoothly and land with impact

Skills & Traits

• 5–8+ 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 audiences

• Strong project management skills; able to run multiple timelines and collaborators with clarity and follow‑through

• Comfortable working directly with founders and senior leaders, exercising sound judgment and professionalism

• Fluent across modern storytelling platforms and media landscapes, from traditional press to emerging formats

• Curious, proactive, and technically literate—motivated by ownership and driven to make a measurable impact

The annual base salary range is $160k to $200k. The base salary will depend on numerous factors such as experience, knowledge, and skills. We offer a competitive benefits package and prioritize in‑person collaboration. Our team works from our Palo Alto office at least three days a week, and each month, we come together for a full week of focused work at our inspiring Studio office.

We believe great ideas come from diverse perspectives, and we’re committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in. If you’re passionate about our work, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and encourage individuals of all identities to apply.

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