Communications Associate

About Outlier Ventures

Founded in 2014, Outlier Ventures is the world’s leading global Web3 accelerator, with a renowned reputation as the go-to authority for Web3 founders, investors and partners. With 10 years’ experience, we have built up a team of in-house experts and a global network to help founders succeed around the world. With a portfolio of over 300 global investments, Outlier Ventures has helped raise over $350m in seed funding across our various accelerator programs.

Programs

Base Camp is Outlier Ventures’ 12-week accelerator program, designed to provide Web3 founders with expert support worldwide. The program includes expert-led sessions, dedicated advisory, and culminates in a demo day attended by top-tier investors.

Ascent is Outlier Ventures’ leading global token launch program that provides expert advice and support for later-stage projects focusing on key areas such as token launch strategy, token design, go-to-market planning, and product development. The program is designed to set teams up for long-term, sustainable success by offering tailored expertise and resources across these critical areas.

About the role

As a key member of the Marketing team, the Communications Associate will play an integral role in shaping and executing Outlier’s communication strategies. This position requires close collaboration with the entire marketing team, which is highly collaborative and closely-knit. We are seeking someone who can work seamlessly with the team, managing tasks like briefing designers and coordinating with the events, social media, and content managers to ensure a consistent and cohesive strategy across all channels.

Reporting to the Head of Communications, the successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to create and implement communication plans that elevate our brand, engage key stakeholders, and support business goals. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in emerging technologies and the startup ecosystem, and is eager to learn. They thrive on building relationships, whether within the company, with media contacts, or with external stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

• Assist in developing and executing the communication strategy to promote Outlier Venture’s initiatives, products, and values.


• Drafting press materials.


• Dealing with enquiries from press and pitching to reporters internationally.


• Helping secure media coverage for Outlier Ventures and our cohorts.


• Identifying and submitting event speaking opportunities for Outlier Ventures’ spokespeople and overseeing briefing all parties involved to ensure events speaking engagements run seamlessly.


• Help draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of written materials, including press releases and articles from our special matter experts.

Requirements

• Has a firm understanding of Web3, blockchain concepts and ecosystems.


• Enjoys a multi-faceted role which requires analytical and operational thinking alongside strong relationship building.


• Hubspot, Notion experience a bonus.


• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Positive and progressive mindset, entrepreneurial and ambitious personality.


• Down to earth, team player and “can do” personality traits.


• Impeccable British English writing skills.


• Time management and planning.


• High level of organization & great attention to detail.


• Confidence to listen to and/or read a brief and ask questions sufficiently to then work independently to complete tasks.

What we can offer you*

• Exposure to some of the most exciting businesses in the web 3.0 and blockchain space.


• The ability to work with a broad variety of stakeholders around the world.


• Private medical insurance.


• Discretionary bonus scheme.


• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays)


• Opportunity to invest directly into token projects on the same terms as the Outlier Ventures partnership

*availability subject to specific circumstances