Senior Branding Strategist / Head of Brand & Growth Marketing

San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive founder-focused branding and growth for an AI/PLG-first company in the U.S., owning storytelling, media, and performance marketing.

  • Own founder branding and growth initiatives for the U.S. market, aligning narrative with product value and company vision
  • Must-have: 5–8 years in brand/growth leadership with hands-on execution
  • Standout: PLG focus and deep familiarity with the U.S. media and creator ecosystems

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and elevate the founder’s profile in the U.S. market as a credible, visionary voice in AI and product innovation
  • Lead PR, podcast outreach, media placements, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership initiatives
  • Develop a clear founder narrative that resonates with customers, partners, and investors
  • Partner with the founder to create high-quality content for interviews, social media, and public appearances
  • Shape and strengthen the company’s overall brand positioning and market perception
  • Build a differentiated brand narrative that connects product value with long-term company vision
  • Ensure consistency across messaging, website, campaigns, product launches, and external communications
  • Help define how the company and product are presented to the U.S. market
  • Own and execute online growth initiatives with measurable business impact
  • Manage paid media, digital campaigns, influencer/KOL partnerships, and other acquisition channels

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of experience in brand marketing, growth marketing, performance marketing, or integrated marketing leadership roles
  • Proven ability to operate across both brand and performance —you know how to build perception and how to measure outcomes
  • Extremely hands-on : you are not just a strategist, but also a builder and operator who can execute quickly
  • Strong understanding of PLG or experience supporting product-led user growth
  • Deep familiarity with the U.S. market , including local media, creator, and marketing ecosystems
  • Strong executive presence, communication, and storytelling skills
  • Comfortable acting as a public-facing representative of the company when needed
  • Experienced in using modern marketing, analytics, and AI productivity tools to move fast and scale output
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with leadership, growth, product, and sales teams
  • Based in San Francisco or open to frequent collaboration/travel between the U.S. and China

Preferred

  • Experience in an AI company or another fast-scaling technology company
  • Existing relationships with U.S. media, podcast hosts, creators, or industry communities
  • Personal creator presence on social platforms, especially X
  • Experience building founder-led or executive-led brand programs from the ground up
  • Comfortable appearing on camera and creating content directly
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Founded in 2025
Palo Alto, California, USA
22 employees (6 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~22

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
5 (23% of company)