Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications

Playground Global•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 5–8 years of experience who thrives in fast-moving environments. You’re both strategic and hands-on—able 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

VC, agency, content-forward startup, or media org experience a plus

Responsibilities

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 (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