Sunwater Capital is looking for a talented Marketing and Communications Manager to drive the commercial success of its growing portfolio of companies. This role will span four distinct but interconnected areas:
- Legis1 - A legislative intelligence platform delivering news, data‑driven insights, productivity tools, and networking features tailored for the US Congress and the broader government affairs community
- AllCiv - A civic engagement and political data platform with citizen‑facing media capabilities, slated to launch in Q3 2026
- AllSci - An AI‑native platform designed for discovering, exploring, and publishing scientific knowledge
- The Sunwater Institute - A nonpartisan, nonprofit interdisciplinary think tank dedicated to conducting theoretical and applied research aimed at strengthening Congress's institutional knowledge, processes, and operational efficiency
The Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and execute strategies to reach target audiences, manage social media, oversee the production of written, audio, and video content, and help drive partnerships and collaborations.
We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Marketing & Communications Manager who thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment, understands the power of AI‑driven marketing tools, and knows how to turn a compelling story into measurable pipeline growth. If you've helped scale a SaaS product, built content engines from scratch, and aren't afraid to wear multiple hats we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing
- Identifyandprioritize target audiences
- Developandexecutemarketingplansaligned to revenue and growth
- Own the full content lifecycle- preparation, writing, editing,anddistribution of emails, newsletters, articles, press releases, blogs, audio, video,andsocial media posts
- Manage website, social media accounts,andother distribution channels
- Leverage AI tools and automation platforms to scale content production, improve targeting, and drive efficiency across campaigns
- Generate qualitativeandquantitative reports on distributionandimpact
- Maintain view on competitive landscapeanddifferentiation
BrandingandPR
- Collaborate with the executive team on brandpositionandpublic relations
- Develop relationshipsandengage with relevant mediaandinfluencers
- Manage vendorsandportfolio team members
- Manage presence at relevant conferencesandindustry events
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years of marketing experience, ideally within a SaaS company or tech startup
- Demonstrated experience marketing data products, analytics platforms, or subscription – based services
- Hands on experience with AI marketing tools
- Experience on capitol hill or in public policy, healthcare a plus
- Experience withsalesforce.comandmarketingandcommunicationsplatforms
- Quantitative analytical skills – making decisions with data
- Excellent English verbalandwritten communication skills
- Established relationships with relevant media organizations
- Available to work full time in person at the North Bethesda office
$80,000 - $120,000 a year
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience.
Sunwater provides paid comprehensive health insurance with dental and vision, 401(k) with company matching, and generous paid time off.
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