Special Projects Manager - Creator Ecosystem and Platform Initiatives

Role Summary

Who This Role Is NOT For

• Generalist project managers without creator economy or VC experience

Project & Initiative Execution

• Lead creator-led special projects from concept to delivery, managing timelines, partners, and resources
• Coordinate across internal teams (marketing, operations, legal) and external partners
• Operate effectively in ambiguity and adapt quickly to shifting priorities

Programming & Idea Development

• Develop and launch new programs under Creator Special Projects
• Identify emerging trends at the intersection of the creator economy and startup/VC ecosystem
• Design events, collaborations, and community initiatives that serve creators and founders

Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with creators, VC firms, startup founders, and ecosystem partners
• Maintain clear communication and alignment across internal teams and external stakeholders

Reporting & Operations

• Track project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics
• Prepare reports and updates for internal leadership
• Ensure projects deliver measurable ecosystem impact: growth, engagement, and visibility

Key Success Indicators

• High-impact delivery of creator initiatives and special projects
• Strong, active partnerships with creators, founders, and investors
• New ecosystem programs launched and adopted

Who You Are

• You have worked inside the creator economy — with creators, creator platforms, or creator-led companies — and understand how it actually operates
• You have real familiarity with the VC landscape: how funds work, how investors think, and how startups raise and grow
• You are entrepreneurial, comfortable building from scratch, and thrive in ambiguity
• You are highly organized, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and don't need hand-holding

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with at least one of the following as a primary focus: creator economy, venture capital, or startup ecosystem building — and working knowledge of the other
• Demonstrated experience launching or managing programs, partnerships, or initiatives in these spaces
• Existing relationships within the creator or VC ecosystem (please speak to these specifically in your application)
• Strong project management, operational, and communication skills