Founding Marketer at Cinder

At Cinder, we are dedicated to protecting the internet by safeguarding the front-end interaction layers where users engage and occasionally abuse digital products. Our platform utilizes advanced AI agents and integrated workflows to provide real-time integrity at the speed of modern innovation. We are proud to support some of the world's most influential companies, including OpenAI, Midjourney, and ElevenLabs. Backed by Accel and Y Combinator, we are a team of gritty, intentional thinkers who prioritize empathy and aggressive problem-solving. We are currently looking for a Founding Marketer to join our team in New York City and help us define how the world understands our category-creating technology.

Key outcomes

• Translate complex, technical AI capabilities into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new features and product iterations.
• Develop a distinct editorial voice and produce high-quality content, including blog posts, technical explainers, and customer success stories.
• Create essential sales enablement materials such as messaging guides, decks, and one-pagers to support our growth teams.
• Partner with our founders to evolve our brand identity and manage our external creative partnerships.
• Establish practical, efficient processes for messaging tests, product launches, and gathering customer insights.
• Use performance analytics and user behavior data to guide marketing decisions and measure impact on product adoption.

Requirements

• At least eight years of marketing experience, specifically with significant ownership in an early-stage or high-growth startup environment.
• Proven ability to function as a team of one, taking projects from initial concept through to final execution.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of AI models, agents, and modern technical tooling.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of managing metrics that influence pipeline and customer understanding.
• Proficiency in using AI-driven marketing tools to enhance both the speed and quality of your work.
• Excellent project management instincts, allowing you to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred qualifications

• Professional background in Trust and Safety, Risk, Integrity, or AI-driven operations.
• Experience working as an early or first marketing hire within a high-growth B2B SaaS company.
• Technical familiarity with building or managing marketing automation, analytics, and go-to-market systems.
• Regular experience using modern AI systems or risk operations tools.

How to apply

If you are energized by the prospect of building a marketing function from the ground up and helping define the future of internet safety, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team to express your interest and share your relevant experience.