About the job
About Handshake
Handshake is a leading career network tailored for the AI economy, connecting 20 million knowledge workers with 1,600 educational institutions and over 1 million employers, including all Fortune 50 companies. Our platform is trusted for career discovery, hiring, and skill enhancement, supporting everything from freelance AI training gigs to internships and full-time positions. Our unique value proposition has driven significant growth, with plans to triple our annual recurring revenue (ARR) by 2025.
Why join Handshake now:
Influence the evolution of careers within the AI economy on a global scale, making a tangible impact on your network.
Collaborate closely with premier AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and top-tier educational institutions.
Join an elite team with leaders from companies such as Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir.
Help build a rapidly growing business poised for billions in revenue.
The Role
As we expand into AI research and development, Handshake is assembling a world-class network of experts, including PhDs and researchers, to contribute to innovative AI initiatives. We seek a Senior Growth Marketer to engage, cultivate, and support this expert network, ensuring that they feel valued and motivated. This position offers a unique opportunity to connect academia with industry, shaping a new initiative at Handshake while working with product, operations, and engineering teams to deliver an exceptional program experience.
Design and implement growth strategies to broaden our AI research community.
Develop and execute comprehensive multi-channel marketing campaigns, covering content marketing, social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.
Collaborate with internal teams to drive growth through targeted outreach, university partnerships, and academic collaborations.
Enhance digital marketing strategies using A/B testing, analytics, and performance tracking.
Manage and expand our presence on platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and research forums.
Oversee and optimize lifecycle marketing flows to nurture and retain community members throughout their engagement journey.
Utilize SEO best practices to enhance visibility and searchability.

