Brand & Storytelling Lead

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$150K/yr – $200K/yrSenior Level6+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the external brand and make it travel with a narrative that sticks across government, tech, and the public.

  • Lead the editorial and distribution engine: longform content, video, and podcasts that move the brand and reach executives and decision makers.
  • Shape executive communications and investor narratives while coordinating with contractors to keep speed and quality high.

Job Description

Define and execute Kaizen's external brand strategy across government, tech, and the public. Own the content engine: editorial (LinkedIn, Substack, longform), short films, YouTube, podcasts, and other formats that raise Kaizen's profile. Write and produce executive communications that travel — board updates, investor narratives, op-eds, media appearances. Build toward long-term brand goals and treat distribution as part of the creative work. Partner with sales and proposals on assets that win contracts: case studies, one-pagers, pitch materials. Quarterback external vendors and contractors — PR firms, video production, freelancers — and direct their output without being dependent on them.
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Kaizen Labs

Kaizen is bringing modern, people-first software to America’s public services. It's technology is already with more than 50 agencies across 17 states, serving over 40 million residents. From recreation and transit to licensing and payments, Kaizen partners with local, state, and federal agencies to replace outdated systems with a single platform built for residents and the public servants who serve them.

Founded in 2022
New York, New York, USA
36 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
199.3M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
21.4%
Direct
52.4%
Referral
4.5%
Social
21.6%
Paid
0.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~36

Funding

Total Funding
$32M
Last Raise
$21M
Series A, 5 months ago

Funding History

  • Oct 2025
    Series A • $21M
  • Jan 2023
    Seed • $11M