We are looking for a driven and creative Content & Communications Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be the voice of our firm across digital channels, crafting compelling content that reflects our investment thesis, amplifying our portfolio companies, and building our presence within the startup and investor ecosystem.
You will work closely with our partners and investment team to develop a consistent narrative across LinkedIn, newsletters, podcasts, and media, while managing relationships with journalists, industry reporters, and brand partners. You will also leverage AI tools to move faster, write smarter, and scale our content output. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career at the intersection of VC, storytelling, and communications.
Key Responsibilities
Social Media & Content
- Manage and grow our LinkedIn presence, including drafting posts, thought leadership pieces, and firm announcements
- Own thought leadership content, developing POV-driven posts and articles on VC trends, emerging markets, and the startup ecosystem on behalf of our partners
- Develop and maintain a content calendar aligned with portfolio news, market trends, and firm milestones
- Monitor social media performance and use analytics to continuously improve reach and engagement
- Identify trending topics in the startup and VC landscape to keep our content timely and relevant
- Create on-brand visual assets using Canva for posts, announcements, and campaign collateral
Brand Partnerships
- Identify and pursue co-branding and content partnership opportunities with relevant media outlets, ecosystem platforms, and industry organisations
- Manage ongoing brand partnership relationships, coordinating deliverables, tracking timelines, and ensuring brand consistency across all partner-facing content
- Support the team in evaluating inbound partnership proposals and drafting partnership briefs
Podcast & Audio Content
- Support the production of the Arise Ventures podcast, coordinating guest outreach, preparing briefing notes, and managing scheduling
- Draft episode descriptions, show notes, and promotional content for distribution across platforms
- Identify relevant podcast appearances and speaking opportunities for our partners and portfolio founders
- Conduct outreach to podcast hosts, event organisers, and media platforms to secure placements
Newsletter
- Own the end-to-end production of our periodic newsletter, from ideation and writing to scheduling and distribution
- Curate relevant stories, portfolio updates, and VC ecosystem insights for our subscriber base
- Track newsletter metrics (open rates, click-throughs) and iterate on format and content accordingly
Media & Journalist Relations
- Serve as a point of contact for journalists and media professionals in our network
- Coordinate press opportunities for partners and portfolio founders, including op-eds, interviews, and announcements
- Maintain and expand our media contact list and proactively identify coverage opportunities
- Draft press materials including talking points, briefs, and announcements as needed
What We're Looking For
- 0-2 years of experience in content creation, communications, PR, or a related field
- Exceptional writing and editing skills; you can adapt your voice from punchy LinkedIn posts to polished long-form
- Comfortable using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, etc.) to draft, edit, and ideate content at speed
- Proficiency in Canva for creating on-brand social and campaign visuals
- Genuine interest in venture capital, startups, and the technology ecosystem
- Comfort with social media analytics tools (LinkedIn Analytics, etc.) and newsletter platforms (Substack, Mailchimp, Beehiiv, etc.)
- Strong organisational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines without dropping the ball
- A proactive, self-starter mindset with a bias for action
- Experience or familiarity with media outreach, brand partnerships, or podcast coordination is a plus
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a VC, startup, or financial services environment
Familiarity with design tools like Figma or Adobe for more advanced visual work
Experience managing or producing a podcast
An existing network within tech media, journalism, or brand partnerships
Compensation
Probation Period (6 Months): 25k per month.
Post-Probation: 35k per month, subject to successful completion of the probation period.
