Work Arrangement: Fully remote, Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time, Independent Contractor.

Salary Range: TBA

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM EST

Locations: Remote, open to candidates worldwide with availability during Eastern Time hours.

About Pearl Talent:

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Why Work With Us?

We mean what we say that we’re building a different recruiting company here. We only work with exceptional founders from the US and EU who care about the long-term success of their team members. We also provide you with attainable 3, 6, 9, 12 month, and beyond retention bonuses in addition to community oriented opportunities like an annual retreat.

About the Company:

The Company is an innovation-driven startup studio designed to rapidly ideate, test, and scale AI-based business models. Instead of placing a single bet on one AI-driven product, our lab operates with a high-velocity, experimental approach—launching multiple AI-driven ventures, tracking traction, and doubling down on what scales. Our key focus is on building scalable AI products that optimize for virality, monetization, and rapid iteration.

To execute this vision, we are assembling a lean but highly effective founding team consisting of:

• Marketing Operations Lead (You): A growth and execution expert who will lead marketing, SEO, social media strategies, and operational efficiency.

This role is for a highly strategic, hands-on operator and marketing expert who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about building and scaling AI-driven businesses.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Marketing Operations Lead to lead growth initiatives, SEO strategy, social media automation, and overall operational efficiency across multiple ventures within our AI Venture Lab. This role requires expertise in SEO, social media analytics, digital marketing, automation, and business operations to support the rapid iteration and scaling of AI- driven businesses.

The ideal candidate will be a growth hacker, a systems builder, and an executor—someone who can balance data-driven marketing with streamlined operations to ensure maximum efficiency and market adoption.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing & Growth Strategy

• Lead the growth strategy, covering digital marketing, content distribution, and social media automation.
• Develop and implement SEO strategies for YouTube, search engines, and AI-driven platforms.
• Use data scraping and analysis to track trends and optimize content.
• Build paid and organic acquisition funnels for AI-driven projects.
• Align marketing efforts with virality, monetization, and user adoption goals, working closely with the Head of Product/CTO.

SEO & Social Media Automation

• Optimize YouTube automation for high search rankings.
• Use AI tools to analyze and capitalize on trending topics in high-CPM niches (finance, AI, self-improvement, etc.).
• Implement keyword research and backlinking to boost visibility.
• Develop A/B testing frameworks for videos, social posts, and landing pages.

Operations & Execution

• Streamline content creation, social media automation, and product launches.
• Use project management tools to enhance collaboration across marketing, product, and sales teams.
• Track and optimize performance metrics and KPIs.
• Develop scalable systems for content production and market validation.

Monetization & Business Development

• Identify and improve monetization strategies (ads, affiliates, sponsorships, SaaS).
• Build partnerships with influencers, media, and content platforms.
• Assist in exit strategies and acquisition opportunities with the Head of Product.

Key Challenges & Problem-Solving Areas

• Scaling AI-driven YouTube automation – How can we efficiently produce, rank, and monetize 100+ videos monthly?
• Optimizing SEO for AI-generated content – What are the best strategies for ranking AI-driven content?
• Automating and improving content workflows – How can we build scalable systems?
• Maximizing virality & engagement – What growth tactics drive adoption and retention?

Requirements

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of experience in marketing, SEO, social media automation, and business operations.
• At least 1-year expertise in YouTube SEO, search engine optimization, and AI-driven content strategies.
• Hands-on experience with scraping tools, data analytics, and social media automation.
• Proficiency in Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and YouTube algorithm optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills, strategic mindset, and ability to execute quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of scaling digital businesses, optimizing marketing funnels, and driving engagement.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience in a startup, growth-hacking role, or AI-driven business.
• Experience with entrepreneurial ventures or working in lean teams.
• Ability to generate specific ideas while taking direction effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity options based on experience and impact.
• Remote-first work environment with flexible hours.
• Direct involvement in launching and scaling multiple AI-driven businesses.
• Opportunity to be a founding team member of a high-growth AI venture lab.
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools and funding for experimentation and development.

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Top-grading Interview
4. Skills Assessment
5. Client Interview
6. Job Offer
7. Client Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl