Shadow Light Studios

Support the founder in strategic decision-making, project management, and ecosystem coordination across multiple ventures. | Extensive experience in executive or startup environments, strong organizational skills, ability to operate in ambiguity, and excellent communication. | Chief of Staff & Executive PartnerGross Labs | Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid) Build culture. Back founders. Shape the future. Gross Labs is a family enterprise and cultural investment platform operating at the intersection of sports, media, education, hospitality, and consumer brands. We build, back, and scale companies that influence how people live, learn, and gather. Unlike traditional private equity or family offices, we don’t sit on the sidelines. We are builders and operators — partnering closely with founders, launching new ventures, and creating long-term platforms that shape culture and community. Our ecosystem includes: • Education technology (Find Your Grind) • Music and media (Big Noise Music Group) • Sports and experiential ventures • Real estate and hospitality concepts • Strategic investments across emerging brands We believe culture drives economic value — and we invest accordingly. About the Founder Nick Gross is an entrepreneur, investor, and lifelong creator. Over the past two decades, Nick has built companies, toured internationally as a musician, invested across sports and media, and founded Find Your Grind to help students discover purpose and career direction. His family also built PIMCO, one of the most influential investment firms in the world, instilling a deep respect for long-term thinking, discipline, and stewardship. Gross Labs was created to bring those two worlds together: institutional rigor + creative culture. This role works directly alongside Nick as a strategic partner in building and operating the entire platform. The Opportunity This is not a traditional Executive Assistant role. This is a Chief of Staff–level partner who helps run a fast-moving, multi-company ecosystem. You will sit at the center of: • investment decisions • operating strategy • new ventures • partnerships • and day-to-day execution You’ll help translate vision into action and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. If you love being in the room where decisions happen — and then making them real — this role is for you. What You’ll OwnStrategic Partner to the Founder • Serve as Nick’s right hand across all priorities • Prepare for key meetings, deals, and decisions • Synthesize information into clear recommendations • Help set weekly, monthly, and quarterly focus Execution Engine • Turn strategy into action plans • Track priorities across multiple companies • Ensure follow-through and accountability • Remove bottlenecks before they become problems Enterprise Coordination • Connect teams across Gross Labs, Find Your Grind, and portfolio companies • Align stakeholders and maintain information flow • Support board meetings, investor updates, and reporting • Create operational clarity across a complex ecosystem Operational & Administrative Leadership • Manage scheduling, travel, and logistics at a high level • Oversee workflows, vendors, and tools • Keep the founder’s time ruthlessly optimized • Design systems that reduce chaos and increase leverage Special Projects • New venture launches • Partnerships • Offsites and strategy sessions • Events and summits • Anything critical and high-impact No two days will look the same — and that’s the point. Who You Are You might be: • A former startup operator • A consultant who wants to build instead of advise • A founder-minded generalist • A Chief of Staff ready for more ownership • Or an elite EA who naturally operates at a strategic level You thrive in ambiguity and move fast without needing constant direction. You don’t wait to be told what to do — you see what needs to happen and make it happen. Traits That Matter Most • Extremely organized and detail-oriented • Calm under pressure • High judgment and discretion • Proactive and resourceful • Clear communicator • Systems thinker • Energized by building, not maintaining Bonus if you love culture, sports, music, education, or entrepreneurship. What Success Looks Like • The founder is focused on the highest-value work only • Priorities are clear and moving • Teams feel aligned and informed • Decisions happen faster • Nothing important slips through the cracks • Gross Labs runs smoother and more effectively because you’re here Why This Role Is Special This is a front-row seat to building a modern family enterprise and investment platform from the inside. You’ll learn: • investing • operating • brand building • partnerships • governance • entrepreneurship at scale Few roles offer this much exposure, trust, and impact. Location & Structure • Hybrid (Newport Beach / Orange County preferred) • Full-time • Competitive compensation + performance upside If This Sounds Like You Send a thoughtful note on why this role resonates with you and how you’ve been a force multiplier in past work. We care more about judgment, ownership, and energy than titles.

Manage and produce content across multiple channels, build and maintain content systems, and support key organizational launches and narratives. | Proven experience in content writing, editing, managing content distribution, and ghostwriting for executives, with strong organizational skills. | Content & Communications ManagerShadow Light Studios × Gross Labs Platform Location: Hybrid / Flexible Reports to: Head of Shadowlight Studios + Founder Type: Full-time About Gross Labs Gross Labs is a culture-driven investment and operating platform at the intersection of sports, media, entertainment, education, hospitality, and consumer brands. We invest in and build companies that shape culture and create long-term value. Shadowlight Studios serves as the internal storytelling engine across the platform — producing content that amplifies our companies, partnerships, and ideas. The Role We’re hiring a Content & Communications Manager to own the weekly storytelling rhythm across the entire Gross Labs ecosystem. This person turns conversations, ideas, and moments into polished content — writing newsletters, social posts, and platform updates while managing the systems that ensure everything ships consistently. This is equal parts writer, editor, and operator. You will not just create content — you will build the machine that distributes it. What You’ll OwnEditorial & Writing Write and edit the Gross Labs newsletter Draft LinkedIn, Instagram, and social posts for the Founder and brands Ghostwrite thought leadership and updates Repurpose podcasts, meetings, events, and deals into content Content Systems & Distribution Build and manage weekly content calendar Schedule and publish across channels Coordinate posts across Find Your Grind and all other Gross Labs operating companies and non-profit organizations Maintain consistent voice and brand standards Track performance and optimize engagement Platform Support Capture Founder insights and translate them into clear narratives Support key launches, partnerships, and announcements Ensure every meaningful moment gets documented and shared Create proactive, not reactive, content flow What Success Looks Like Weekly newsletter ships consistently Social content posts on rhythm without last-minute scrambling Founder and teams never chasing copy or scheduling Cohesive voice across all Gross Labs brands Content meaningfully supports growth, partnerships, and deal flow Ideal Profile Excellent writer and editor Organized and systems-minded Experience ghostwriting for executives or founders Comfortable owning both strategy and execution Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments Passion for sports, media, startups, or culture a plus Why This Role Matters Storytelling is a core growth lever at Gross Labs. This role ensures our ideas, momentum, and partnerships reach the world with clarity and consistency — every week.

Developing organic content strategies, writing high-performing scripts, and collaborating with creative teams to produce platform-specific content. | Experience in ideating and planning social media video content, scriptwriting skills, understanding of content performance across platforms, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. | Shadowlight Studios is a creative and production studio working with founders, creators, and brands to build content that scales. Our work spans social, video, and creator-led storytelling across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. We’ve collaborated on content connected to Apple, Monster Energy, Logan Paul, Golden Goose, Fancy Sprinkles, Drink Poppy, and creators like Johnny Chang. We’re hiring a Creative Strategist – Organic Content to help shape the strategy and messaging behind the content we produce. This role focuses on developing full-funnel organic content ideas and writing clear, high-performing scripts for social platforms. You should understand how content performs across platforms and be able to turn ideas, conversations, and strategy into intentional content that drives attention, trust, and action. You won’t be working in a vacuum. You’ll collaborate closely with strategists, editors, and project managers to ensure the messaging aligns with the creative vision, the platform, and the audience. Strong experience ideating and planning organic video content with clear strategic intent Strong scriptwriting skills with the ability to write clear, high-performing video scripts tailored to platform behavior, audience retention, and funnel intent Ability to define why a piece of content exists, who it’s for, and what outcome it’s meant to drive Proven understanding of full-funnel organic content (awareness, trust, conversion) Experience turning strategy, ideas, and conversations into clear, high-performing video scripts Strong understanding of how content performs across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn Ability to collaborate closely with clients, strategists, editors, and project managers to bring ideas to life Clear communicator who can explain creative decisions and iterate based on feedback Fully remote role — work from anywhere Full-time role with consistent workload, clear expectations, and strategic ownership Monthly compensation in the range of $1,500 to $3,000, based on experience and fit Opportunity to lead ideation and strategy for organic content across multiple brands and creators Direct collaboration with founders, creators, and senior leadership teams High level of ownership over content direction, messaging, and creative decisions Fast feedback loop with real-world publishing and performance insight Exposure to a wide range of creator-led brands, platforms, and content ecosystems Long-term growth opportunities within Shadowlight Studios as the studio and client roster scales

Manage social media content and communications across multiple platforms, engage with clients, and coordinate project deliverables with the creative team. | Prior social media management experience, strong copywriting and communication skills, client-facing professionalism, and adaptability across brands. | Social Media & Project Manager (Part-Time) – Gross Labs About Gross Labs Gross Labs is a multi-dimensional family office, incubator, and creative studio founded by entrepreneur and musician Nick Gross. Under its umbrella are ventures including Find Your Grind, Big Noise, Noise Nest Studios, and investments in brands such as X Games, BeeUp, Breakaway Music Festival, and Beatbox Beverages. At the heart of Gross Labs is Nick Gross himself, drummer of the alternative rock band Girlfriends, a performer who has played shows across the world, and a builder who leads and manages five-plus companies spanning music, education, esports, and consumer brands. Nick brings together the worlds of creativity, culture, and business, and Gross Labs is the ecosystem where those worlds collide. Joining this team means working side by side with Nick, contributing to ventures that reach global audiences, and shaping how his vision shows up online. Role Summary We are looking for a proactive Social Media & Project Manager to lead content and communications across Nick Gross’s personal platforms (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter), the Gross Labs website and channels, and Find Your Grind’s social platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn). This is both a creative and client-facing role. You will shape how Gross Labs and its ecosystem show up online, while also joining meetings with Nick, capturing client needs, and ensuring smooth execution with our creative team. Key Responsibilities Own content calendars and posting across Nick Gross’s platforms, Gross Labs channels, and Find Your Grind Write engaging captions, post copy, and long-form articles for the Gross Labs website Support campaigns connected to partner relationships like X Games, BeeUp, Breakaway Festival, and Beatbox Beverages Join meetings with Nick as a client-facing representative, ensuring client success and strong communication Capture client asks and feedback, then work with the creative team to turn them into clear deliverables Track deliverables and keep ClickUp (our project management tool) updated to maintain accountability across projects Spot opportunities to improve workflow, content performance, and client satisfaction What We’re Looking For Prior experience in social media management for creators, agencies, or brands Strong copywriting, organizational, and communication skills Comfortable being client-facing and handling feedback professionally Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable across multiple brands and deliverables US-based preferred (California timezone ideal)