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 LinkedIn, 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, YouTube)
- 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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