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Content Strategist | Freelancer

Are you passionate about creating positive change in the world? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in venture capital and startup ecosystems? At SGV, we are not your typical venture studio. We're on a mission to catalyze systemic change by empowering innovative startups. Our approach involves four key pillars:

  • Create: We generate groundbreaking ideas from scratch, validate product-market fit, and launch startups poised to make a difference.
  • Acqui-hire: We acquire promising small-impact startups, nurturing them to scale their impact.
  • Co-found: We join pre-seed and seed-stage impact startups as co-founders, steering them to scale profitably.
  • Invest: We manage a small impact fund, providing early capital to promising pre-seed and seed impact startups.

Your responsibilities will span various critical areas, making every day a new opportunity to contribute to positive change.

The role.

The Content Strategist will work directly with the CEO, who also operates as CMO to Small Great Ventures and other portfolio companies, to generate content needs across platforms - including articles, blogs, social media, and newsletters.

Topic areas include early-stage venture building, investing, and fundraising and the following focus areas: data responsibility; climate change; partisanship in US politics; and mental wellness.

This role may also support select portfolio companies.

What you’ll get to create.

Content Creation

Develop and create compelling content for various platforms, including but not limited to social media channels, newsletters, and other marketing materials.

Newsletter Management

Outline and curate engaging content for newsletters, ensuring alignment with brand voice and messaging.

Social Media Copywriting

Craft persuasive and impactful social media copy that resonates with our target audience and promotes brand values.

Graphic Template Updates with Canva

Collaborate with the design team to update graphic templates using Canva, ensuring visuals are aligned with brand guidelines.

Social Media Strategy Development

Contribute to the development and execution of a comprehensive social media strategy to enhance brand visibility and engagement.

Audience Engagement

Monitor and engage with the online community, responding to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and professionally.

Analytics and Reporting

Utilize analytics tools to track and report on the performance of social media campaigns, providing insights for continuous improvement.

Other opportunities include

  • Building and maintaining paid ad campaigns for the portfolio company 
  • Managing social media and content needs for the portfolio company 
  • Moving into a senior strategy role and building a team to support the growing needs for portfolio companies 

Who we are looking for.

  • Proven experience as a Content, Marketing, or Social Media Strategist or similar role.
  • Proficiency in content creation and copywriting.
  • Strong knowledge of social media platforms and their best practices.
  • Experience using Canva for graphic design.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently.
  • Creative thinker with a passion for staying updated on industry trends.

How to apply.

If you are a creative and results-driven Content Strategist looking for a freelance opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to julie@smallgreat.co.

Small Great Ventures is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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