Founding Marketer
Kimia · United States · Backed by Blackbird, AirTree
- Location
- United States
- Seniority
- Mid senior
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Listed until
- 23 Nov 2026, or when it closes
Marketing StrategiesContent CreationBrand StrategyGo-to-Market StrategyTechnical WritingCollaboration
About the role
Australia, USA
Founding Marketer
Craft and own the voice of a category-defining company. As our first marketing hire, you’ll shape how the world understands chemical intelligence - from messaging and positioning to PR and go-to-market execution.
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Responsibilities
Positioning & Messaging
Define and evolve our narrative as the category grows
Build messaging frameworks for sales, technical, and regulatory teams
Stay close to customer pain points to inform positioning
Content & Communications
Lead content strategy across formats: case studies, white papers, web copy
Collaborate with design to deliver high-quality brand materials
Maintain a consistent, distinctive voice across all channels
PR & Brand Strategy
Own PR campaigns, press cycles, and media relationships
Build visibility via customer stories, founder POVs, and thought leadership
Execute standout stunts and creative brand activations
Go-to-Market Enablement
Develop decks, one-pagers, and assets with GTM teams
Represent the brand at events, panels, and trade shows
Lead positioning and comms for new features and launches
Personal attributes
Strategic thinker with a bias to ship and iterate
Strong communicator who can inspire internal and external audiences
Creative and bold - willing to rethink how marketing works in technical categories
Hands-on contributor who thrives in early-stage chaos
Comfortable working with founders and cross-functional teams
Technical requirements
5+ years in B2B marketing with strengths in content and comms
Demonstrated ability to write with clarity, accuracy, and depth
Experience engaging industrial, scientific, or technical audiences
Familiarity with B2B press cycles and story pitching
What you'll get
Foundational marketing role in a new category
Work closely with top-tier founders and global customers
Backed by elite investors including Canva, Figma, Atlassian
Remote-first with flexible hours and Sydney office option
Define the voice of a generational shift in the chemical industry
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