Social Media & Content Lead

We're supporting a rapidly growing venture-backed AI company looking to hire a Social Media & Content Lead to own and scale its brand presence across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and emerging social channels.
This is a highly visible opportunity to shape how one of the most exciting companies in AI communicates with customers, prospects, and industry leaders.
You'll work closely with founders and marketing leadership, owning the content lifecycle from idea generation and storytelling to publishing, engagement, and performance analysis.
We're looking for someone who combines exceptional writing ability, strong content instincts, social media expertise, and a genuine interest in technology and AI.
What You'll Be Doing Own and grow the company's presence across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and other relevant channels
Create compelling content that simplifies complex technology and industry topics
Develop content calendars and social campaigns aligned with business goals
Partner with founders and leadership on thought leadership initiatives
Edit and publish short-form video content including YouTube Shorts
Monitor community engagement, comments, and conversations
Analyse content performance and optimise for growth and engagement
Research competitors, industry trends, and emerging opportunities
Support paid social initiatives and campaign launches
Experiment with new content formats, hooks, and storytelling approaches
Ideal Background We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:
3-7+ years of experience in social media, content creation, content marketing, or digital marketing
Previous startup experience, ideally within SaaS, AI, or high-growth technology businesses
Exceptional writing and storytelling ability
A strong understanding of what performs across LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and modern social platforms
Experience creating short-form video content
Strong creative instincts balanced with a performance-driven mindset
Ability to thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Nice to Have B2B SaaS experience
AI or emerging technology experience
Founder-led content experience
Experience supporting thought leadership campaigns
Understanding of analytics and content attribution
Experience scaling audiences from the ground up
Experience with some of the following is highly desirable: Content & Design Figma
Social Platforms LinkedIn
X (Twitter)
YouTube
YouTube Shorts
AI & Productivity ChatGPT
AI-assisted content tools
Analytics Native social analytics
Audience growth tracking
Who Thrives In This Role? Loves creating content rather than managing agencies
Enjoys moving quickly and testing ideas
Has strong opinions on social media and audience building
Can balance creativity with commercial impact
Wants direct access to founders and leadership
Enjoys building rather than maintaining
The business is looking for a hands-on operator, not someone who wants multiple layers of approval or a highly structured corporate environment.
Competitive equity package
Opportunity to work directly alongside founders
Significant ownership and autonomy
High-growth environment with substantial career upside

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