Marketing Associate (US-Based AI Company)

Work Arrangement: Remote

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (US Eastern Time)

Job Type: Full-time

Holiday Adherence: US Holidays

PTO Entitlement: 14 days PTO + public holidays and sick leave

Salary: Competitive, with potential equity based on experience and impact

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for sharp, proactive candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve placed have been flown to the US and EU for on-site work and have been promoted to leadership roles matching their onshore counterparts.

Why Work with Us?

We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

About the Company

The Company is an innovation-driven startup studio designed to rapidly ideate, test, and scale AI-based business models. Instead of placing a single bet on one AI-driven product, our lab operates with a high-velocity, experimental approach—launching multiple AI ventures, tracking traction, and doubling down on what scales. Our focus is on building scalable AI products that prioritize virality, monetization, and rapid iteration.

To execute this vision, we are assembling a lean but highly effective founding team dedicated to delivering results at speed.

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and execution-driven Marketing Associate to lead and support digital marketing initiatives, SEO, social media automation, and operational systems across multiple AI-driven ventures. In this role, you will take ownership of campaign performance, user growth strategies, and optimization systems that help scale high-velocity projects.

This is a hands-on role that blends creativity and data, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants to help build scalable systems from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Growth Strategy

• Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns including content distribution, ad funnels, and social strategies
• Execute and optimize SEO strategies across YouTube, websites, and content platforms
• Build paid and organic acquisition funnels and improve conversion across touchpoints
• Use scraping tools and data analysis to identify trends and develop high-impact content strategies
• Align with the Product and Tech teams to support virality, monetization, and adoption

SEO & Social Media Automation

• Automate and manage YouTube workflows to scale high-ranking AI content
• Use AI tools for keyword research, backlinking, and topic optimization
• Implement testing strategies for content performance (A/B tests, thumbnails, landing pages)
• Build social content automation processes to reduce friction in publishing

Operations & Execution

• Build systems for content creation, product launches, and social scheduling
• Set up project management frameworks to align cross-functional teams
• Track KPIs and iterate on systems based on data insights
• Maintain fast, repeatable workflows for campaign and product scaling

Monetization & Business Development

• Identify and test monetization channels (ads, affiliates, SaaS models, etc.)
• Build partnerships with creators, influencers, and media outlets
• Support leadership in exploring funding, acquisition, and exit strategies

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Minimum 1 year of SEO experience
• Strong PowerPoint and collateral creation skills
• Experience with digital marketing, analytics, and social media tools
• Proficiency in platforms like Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, or similar
• Ability to operate independently and execute quickly
• Entrepreneurial, fast learner, and highly motivated

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with AI tools or AI-driven projects
• Background in startup or high-growth environments
• Portfolio or case studies showcasing past marketing success

Benefits

✨ Growth Opportunities – Join a founding team and lead across multiple ventures.

🌎 Work-Life Balance – Flexible remote setup with performance-based autonomy.

📈 Professional Development – Hands-on exposure to AI-first product launches and lean experimentation.

💰 Competitive Compensation – Salary plus equity options for long-term contributors.