Co Ventures

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📍 Location: Remote (Australia/NZ based preferred for timezone alignment) ⏰ Type: Part-time contractor, 2–3 days per week 💰 Compensation: NZD $95,000–$115,000 (~AUD $87,000–$106,000), pro-rated for 2-3 days + carry in Fund II About Co Ventures Co Ventures is Australia's first dedicated pre-seed fund. We back Australian founders building globally ambitious companies and propel them onto the global stage with unmatched support, network, and resources. Our platform — the support we provide beyond capital — is our key differentiator. We're building something that doesn't exist yet in Australia, and the brand is a massive part of how we do it. We're looking for a Brand & Communications Lead to own the output of Co Ventures' brand machine on a part-time basis (2–3 days per week). The Role You'll own the strategy and execution of Co Ventures' content and communications. The brand positioning is set — but how we bring it to life is where you come in. You'll be a key strategic input into what we publish, why, and for whom, while also being the person who makes it happen. You'll also take ownership of growing First Cheque — our podcast on early stage investing — as a strategic sourcing funnel for founders, angel investors, and LPs. What you'll do: Shape and execute Co Ventures' content strategy across social, newsletter, thesis essays, and LP communications Drive growth for First Cheque as a sourcing engine for deal flow, angels, and LP pipeline Draft and produce Maxine Minter's public content — thought pieces, social posts, speaking briefs, podcast prep Own LP and syndicate investor communications — quarterly updates, fund close announcements, portfolio spotlights Manage the Early Belief video series and other founder storytelling projects Build Maxine's LinkedIn presence into one of the top voices in Australian VC Secure and prep Maxine for 4+ external podcasts/panels per year Build AI-powered content workflows that maximise your output in 2–3 days/week Coordinate with freelancers, designers, and video producers as needed Ensure everything that goes out looks, sounds, and feels unmistakably like Co Ventures What you'll ship in the first 6 months: A content calendar that doesn't miss a beat 2+ thesis essays that position Co Ventures' investment thinking A growth plan for First Cheque with clear sourcing metrics LP communications that make our investors feel informed, excited, and confident AI systems that handle the repeatable parts of content production A speaking and podcast pipeline that has Maxine in front of the right audiences About You You've run content operations, brand, or communications before — this isn't your first rodeo You write exceptionally well across different formats and audiences (founders, LPs, ecosystem) You understand the tech and venture ecosystem — you know the players, the language, and what matters You think strategically about content, not just tactically — you have opinions about what to publish and why You're AI-native — you use AI tools daily and think about how to automate the boring parts You're self-directed and reliable — you ship consistently without needing daily check-ins You care about brand craft — the details matter to you and it shows Part-time is a feature, not a compromise — you do your best work with focus and flexibility The Details Commitment 2–3 days per week (flexible on which days) Structure Contractor Compensation NZD $95,000–$115,000 (~AUD $87,000–$106,000), pro-rated for part-time + carry in Fund II Location Remote (Australia/NZ preferred, but not required, for timezone alignment) Reports to Maxine Minter, Founder/GP Interested? Submit your application with: A portfolio or 3 writing samples — show us the range. At least one should be long-form (essay, report, LP letter) and one should be social/short-form. We care about quality across formats. A short prompt response (max 500 words): "If you had 48 hours and access to AI tools, how would you produce a month's worth of content for a venture fund? Walk us through your system." Your CV/LinkedIn — we'll review this after the writing samples. No cover letter needed. Let the work speak. What happens next: We review submissions blind (written work first, then CV) Selected candidates proceed to a 25-minute phone screen Full process takes 3-4 weeks from first conversation to offer 💡 We're running a structured hiring process (WHO framework). We value quality of thinking over polish.