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 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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