Director of Marketing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Learn, develop, and align the firm's marketing and networking priorities by partnering with senior leadership to define, build, and execute a cohesive strategy.
• Oversee digital marketing efforts including web, social media, content distribution, and SEO to tell the M13 story.
• Build and nurture the network of founders, LPs, and GPs through engagement plans utilizing events, Slack, newsletters, and other channels.
• Coordinate with the events team to deliver high-impact in-person experiences that strengthen the ecosystem.
• Work with the technology team to track reach, engagement, and audience metrics, and explore AI-powered tools to automate and scale activities.
• Provide clear communication and alignment across departments, set KPIs, and collaborate on measurement systems.
• Make strategic trade-offs, communicate decisions effectively, and adjust tactics based on data and feedback.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing comprehensive marketing communications and brand strategies.
• Ability to analyze key performance metrics and adjust marketing plans accordingly.
• Proven track record of aligning multiple stakeholders on a shared strategy and delivering large-scale projects end-to-end.
• Experience building, growing, and maintaining professional networks or communities.
• Broad familiarity with digital marketing channels (web, social, content, SEO) and in-person event marketing.
• Comfort using AI-powered tools to scale efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in engaging with senior partners and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and set measurable KPIs.

Nice to Have

• Deep understanding of the founder/venture ecosystem, with prior work in startups, venture capital, accelerators, or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital marketing, community building, and network engagement.
• Senior-level experience in marketing or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

• A collaborative and developmentally-focused culture that is respectful, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring.
• Opportunity to work alongside world-class VC talent.
• Employee Profit Sharing Program and 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching.
• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Open PTO policy supporting work-life balance.