Social Media & Content Manager, Techstars
$95-105k
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501-1000 employees
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$95-105k
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To invest in an unprecedented number of startups per year to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors.
Role
Who you are
- A true hybrid: equally comfortable behind a camera, in an edit bay, and writing copy
- Self-starter who can run an entire content pipeline (sourcing the story, producing it, and distributing it) without a hand-off
- Sharp copywriting instincts and obsessive attention to grammar, spelling, and factual accuracy
- Data-informed but not data-paralyzed: you use metrics and intuition together
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, resource-lean, founder-mode environment where priorities shift fast
- A public body of work that shows range: short-form social video, long-form content, and written copy, with real audience traction (not coursework or personal projects with no distribution)
- Track record of growing a social presence from near-zero, whether your own, a client's, or an employer's, with real follower or engagement growth you can point to and explain
- Solo ownership of a video project end-to-end: scripted, filmed, edited, and published, ideally with measurable views or engagement
- Experience running a podcast or long-form audio/video series from recording through publishing and clipping, even at small scale
- Fluent, hands-on use of AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, or similar) as part of your actual content workflow, not just occasional use
- Comfortable with Hootsuite or similar scheduling/analytics tools, and Adobe Creative Suite, Descript, Canva, or comparable editing tools
- Experience in venture capital, private equity, startups, or accelerators is a huge plus
- BA/BS in marketing, communications, film, or related field
- A Note on Scope: This role consolidates what were previously two positions (Social Media Manager and Digital Content Producer & Editor) into one. Finding a candidate who is equally senior across social strategy, video production, and podcast/audio editing is rare. Prioritize strong video production and social copywriting as must-haves, and treat deep podcast/audio editing as trainable on the job
What the job involves
- We're looking for a highly versatile, self-sufficient creator to own our entire social and content presence, start to finish. This isn't a "manage the calendar" role or a "just edit the footage" role: you'll script, shoot, edit, write, post, analyze, and engage, largely on your own. Hootsuite will be the primary tool you use to focus on community management. You're equal parts storyteller, editor, strategist, and community manager, and you're excited to use AI tools (Claude especially) to move faster and punch above a team of one. If you thrive owning something end-to-end and love the startup and venture capital world, this is your seat
- Own and grow our presence across LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Threads, and Facebook, with emphasis on engagement and follower growth
- Build and manage the content calendar, campaigns, and promotions (X chats, LinkedIn conversations) in partnership with the VP of Marketing
- Knowledge of Hootsuite, and ability to focus on community management with our audience
- Track and report on engagement, growth, and content performance; use data to shape what we make next
- Write and post for the CEO's personal accounts (X, Instagram)
- Script, film, and edit short- and long-form video for LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube
- Manage our YouTube channel, including live streaming
- Rework long-form content (interviews, podcast episodes) into punchy, platform-native short clips
- Edit using tools like Claude, Descript, CapCut, or Canva, with working knowledge of Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or Final Cut Pro a plus
- Comfortable appearing on camera to host, interview, or introduce content (nice to have, not required)
- Edit the GiveFirst podcast (audio and video), transcribe episodes, and cut highlight clips for distribution
- Create podcast titles and descriptions
- Source and schedule guests from the Techstars network (founders, mentors, investors, alumni)
- Write copy across formats: long-form LinkedIn posts, snackable X copy, video scripts, captions
- Monitor and engage in relevant conversations about the company, competitors, and industry; route conversations to the right internal person when needed
- Support digital events (live-streamed presentations, panels) with light production and moderation
- Use AI tools, Claude in particular, to accelerate scripting, editing workflows, research, transcription cleanup, and content ideation. We want someone who treats AI as a force multiplier for a team of one, not an afterthought
Our take
Techstars runs a startup acceleration program that guides aspiring entrepreneurs in launching their startups successfully. Each year, Techstars selects a number of early-stage companies to participate in a 3-month accelerator programme, which includes $120K in funding, mentorship, and financial support.
In response to the rapid pace of technological innovation, generating numerous new ideas, Techstar recognises the potential of many promising concepts going unnoticed. By investing both financially and inspirationally in startups, Techstars aims to not only support these ventures but also generate significant returns through equity investments.
Due to funding difficulties, Techstars decided to close several of its European accelerator programmes in 2026, shifting its focus from quantity to quality. It still runs out of New York, Amsterdam and London, and despite global funding challenges, maintains its reputation as a leader in startup acceleration.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
24% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Little Brazil, New York, NY
Leadership
David Cohen
(Co-Founder & CEO)Having studied at the University of Central Florida, they worked as a Software Engineer and spent 4 years at Automated Dispatch Services. They then founded ZOLL Data Systems, Pinpoint Technologies, and more.
Brad Feld
(Co-Founder)Previously a Managing Director at Softbank Technology Ventures, Mobius Venture Capital and Intensity Ventures.
David Brown
(Co-Founder & Board Member)Previously Founded iCentric Foundation and served as the President at Zoll. Currently, they are an Adjunct Professor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a Partner at Zintinus.
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