Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
Playground Global, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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. We're hiring a Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications to support our portfolio companies at key moments and to elevate Playground's voice and visibility across the deep tech ecosystem. You'll split your time between helping founders launch and tell their stories, and shaping firm-level content and presence across the platforms and voices that matter most. This is an execution-focused role for someone with 58 years of experience who thrives in fast-moving environments. You're both strategic and hands-onable to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, manage multiple workstreams, and move projects forward with clarity and momentum. You'll collaborate closely with founders, GPs, internal partners, and external agencies, bringing strong judgment, organization, and follow-through to everything you touch. 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 campaignsusing 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 (612 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 momentslaunches, events, announcementsrun smoothly and land with impact Skills & Traits
58+ 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 literatemotivated 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.
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. We're hiring a Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications to support our portfolio companies at key moments and to elevate Playground's voice and visibility across the deep tech ecosystem. You'll split your time between helping founders launch and tell their stories, and shaping firm-level content and presence across the platforms and voices that matter most. This is an execution-focused role for someone with 58 years of experience who thrives in fast-moving environments. You're both strategic and hands-onable to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives, manage multiple workstreams, and move projects forward with clarity and momentum. You'll collaborate closely with founders, GPs, internal partners, and external agencies, bringing strong judgment, organization, and follow-through to everything you touch. 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 campaignsusing 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 (612 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 momentslaunches, events, announcementsrun smoothly and land with impact Skills & Traits
58+ 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 literatemotivated 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.