Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 4,500 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Open AI, Stripe, Reddit, DoorDash, Coinbase, and Instacart. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.
Y Combinator is looking for a Media Team Coordinator to support our Head of Media. This position involves assistance in planning and executing media campaigns across platforms, helping the team meet project deadlines, and handling administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, who’s comfortable working independently based out of our San Francisco headquarters. This is an amazing opportunity if you’re curious about startups and enjoy learning about how they get started and would find it interesting to meet the kinds of people who start them.
This is also a unique opportunity to get many of the perks of working for a successful company – competitive salary and excellent benefits, including fully paid health care benefits and a flexible paid time off policy – while working on a small, fast-moving, and high-impact team.
Key Responsibilities:
Support our Head of Media and our video production team.
Ensure media projects stay on track by overseeing production and company launch schedules.
Ensure timely delivery of assets, approvals, and materials needed for media content creation.
Assist in planning and executing media campaigns across platforms, including social media, websites, blogs, and video.
Attend and support events as needed.
Draft communications as needed.
Handle administrative tasks such as maintaining project documents, vendor agreements, and other records.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Media, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in media production, project management, or a similar role.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in media production software and project management tools.
Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with digital content creation, including social media management, video production, and graphic design.
Writing experience.
Experience with data analytics tools and social media metrics.
Familiarity with technology and early-stage startups.
Location: YC is headquartered in the SF Bay Area. Candidates must live in the SF Bay Area or be willing to relocate. Must be comfortable working from our San Francisco office in the Dogpatch at least 3 days per week.
Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 + bonus (depending on skills and experience).
Benefits: Our full benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental plans, infertility benefit, STD/LTD, life insurance, commuter benefits, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) + 4% matching, generous parental leave, paid holidays and flexible paid time off policy.
Work Authorization: This position does not support work authorization/visa sponsorship.
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