About the role#
Nearby AI is a new marketplace for local home services. As a Founding Associate, you will work directly with the founding team on the marketing and operational groundwork of the business. This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the company's early growth. You will choose a primary track when you apply, but you will spend time on both sides of the business to gain a complete understanding of the marketplace.
What you'll do#
Marketing Track
- Draft and test ad creative, landing-page copy, and content variants.
- Review experiment results and write reports on performance.
- Build data-backed local pages and guides.
- Source, structure, and quality-check content.
- Track organic and AI-search discovery and write weekly readouts.
- Map local organizations, publications, and community groups.
Operations Track
- Identify, contact, and qualify service professionals.
- Verify provider credentials against public records.
- Recruit and interview homeowners to understand their hiring decisions.
- Turn interview transcripts into actionable findings for product and design teams.
- Document the customer experience of incumbent services.
- Gather and document real-world pricing by category and region.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a rigorous undergraduate or graduate program.
- 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 and conducting structured interviews.
- Working proficiency with spreadsheets and AI tools.
- Preferred: Experience with campaigns, newsletters, or social accounts (Marketing track).
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in marketing, communications, journalism, or SEO (Marketing track).
- Preferred: Experience in construction, real estate, or home services (Operations track).
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in economics, statistics, or research methods (Operations track).
- Preferred: Prior internship or work at an early-stage company.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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