About the role#
Nearby AI is building a trust-first marketplace for local home services. We are a small founding team working on the groundwork of this new platform. Founding Associates work directly with the founding team on either a marketing or an operations track. You choose a primary track when you apply, but you will spend time on both sides of the business to understand how the marketplace functions. This is a full-time, paid, on-site role based in Mountain View.
What you'll do#
Marketing Track
- Draft and test ad creative, landing-page copy, and content variants.
- Build data-backed local pages and guides.
- Track organic and AI-search results to see how content is discovered.
- Map local organizations, publications, and community groups for outreach.
Operations Track
- Identify, contact, and qualify service professionals for our launch markets.
- Verify provider credentials against public records.
- Recruit and interview homeowners to gather customer research.
- Document the customer experience of existing services.
- Gather and document real-world pricing data to create benchmarks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a rigorous undergraduate or graduate program with a strong academic record.
- Evidence of at least one initiative you started yourself, such as a project, business, or publication.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Comfort with outbound work, including calling strangers, running structured interviews, or pitching ideas.
- Working proficiency with spreadsheets and AI tools.
- Preferred: Experience or coursework in marketing, communications, journalism, SEO, economics, statistics, or research methods.
- Preferred: Prior work in construction, real estate, home services, or at an early-stage company.
- Preferred: Experience running a campaign, newsletter, or social account with an audience.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak operates a digital platform that aggregates local news and community information. The company connects users with content from over 10,000 sources across the United States. It maintains a focus on machine learning and natural language processing to personalize information delivery. Founded in 2015, the organization is based in Mountain View, California.
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