Director - Marketing and Communications

USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive end-to-end media strategy and external narrative for MMC and portfolio companies, with a focus on broadcast, CTV, and cross‑platform campaigns.

  • Own end-to-end media strategy and channel execution aligned to growth goals.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in media strategy with U.S. broadcast experience.
  • Standout: Shapes MMC’s external narrative to investors and media partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end media strategy for portfolio companies, with a strong focus on broadcast television, CTV, and integrated multi-platform campaigns
  • Translate business objectives into media plans grounded in audience insights, reach, frequency, and ROI optimization
  • Oversee execution across channels, ensuring alignment with growth goals and efficient deployment of media capital
  • Partner with media buying, agency, and platform teams to secure high-impact placements and integrations
  • Own MMC’s external narrative across investors, media partners, and the broader market
  • Develop high-quality communication materials including investor updates, announcements, thought leadership, and ecosystem storytelling
  • Work closely with Investor Relations to support LP engagement, reporting, and strategic messaging
  • Shape how MMC positions media-for-equity as a scalable financial model in the U.S.
  • Serve as a senior point of contact for portfolio companies, aligning on growth priorities and campaign strategy
  • Build strong relationships across media partners, agencies, and internal teams

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Advertising, Media Planning, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience across media strategy, brand marketing, or communications, with strong exposure to U.S. broadcast and cross-platform advertising
  • Experience at a media agency, media company, or high-growth brand, with a deep understanding of how media drives business outcomes
  • Strong grasp of audience measurement, media planning frameworks, and campaign optimization
  • Ability to operate across both brand strategy and fund-level communications
  • Exceptional storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear narratives
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple high-stakes priorities
  • Deep curiosity for the evolving media landscape and how attention converts into growth
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Mercurius Media Capital

About Mercurius Media Capital (MMC)MMC, the first dedicated U.S. media-for-equity fund, empowers high-potential startups and enterprises through strategic media investments. We leverage a unique media-for-equity model, backed by a robust network of top-tier media companies, to enhance their market presence, amplify brand visibility, and drive substantial business growth.Our Mission:Our primary mission is to support U.S.-based startups by preserving their cash reserves while fueling brand acceleration through targeted media exposure. This enables startups to allocate their resources more efficiently, all while benefiting from premium advertising and media placements that might otherwise be out of reach, including Sinclair Broadcast Group, Televisa Univision, Atmosphere TV, Willow TV, and others. We foster a dynamic ecosystem that drives success for both media companies and startups by aligning their interests through our media-for-equity model. This approach ensures media companies have a vested interest in the growth and success of their partners.For non-U.S. companies seeking to scale in the U.S., we offer Mercurius Bridge: scaling international success in the U.S. A strategic initiative, Mercurius Bridge supports international companies with established product-market fit, aiming to scale in the U.S. Integrating media capital investments and a curated network of local service providers, the program streamlines market entry and accelerates brand growth. Participants gain access to critical resources, strategic networks, and expert guidance, including consumer engagement strategies and connections to key go-to-market media partners.For more Information, visit https://www.mmc.us/mercuriusbridgeMedia companies interested in partnering with us or learning more about our model can contact our Investor Relations team at Devesh@mmc.us.For more information about how we can help your startup scale through the power of media, visit us at: www.mmc.us

Founded in 2023
Redwood City, California, USA
20 employees (7 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
25.9%
Direct
53.9%
Referral
5.9%
Social
12.9%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (30% of company)
Median Career Experience
16.5 years
Median Tenure
2.7 years

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