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.

• 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

• 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 (eg, 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

• 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

• 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.