Sunwater Capital is looking for a talented Marketing and Communications Manager to drive the commercial success of its growing portfolio of companies. This role will span four distinct but interconnected areas:
- Legis1 - A legislative intelligence platform delivering news, data-driven insights, productivity tools, and networking features tailored for the US Congress and the broader government affairs community
- AllCiv - A civic engagement and political data platform with citizen-facing media capabilities, slated to launch in Q3 2026
- AllSci - An AI-native platform designed for discovering, exploring, and publishing scientific knowledge
- The Sunwater Institute - A nonpartisan, nonprofit interdisciplinary think tank dedicated to conducting theoretical and applied research aimed at strengthening Congress's institutional knowledge, processes, and operational efficiency
The Marketing and Communications Manager will develop and execute strategies to reach target audiences, manage social media, oversee the production of written, audio, and video content, and help drive partnerships and collaborations.
We're looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial Marketing & Communications Manager who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, understands the power of AI-driven marketing tools, and knows how to turn a compelling story into measurable pipeline growth. If you've helped scale a SaaS product, built content engines from scratch, and aren't afraid to wear multiple hats we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing
- Identify and prioritize target audiences
- Develop and execute marketing plans aligned to revenue and growth
- Own the full content lifecycle- preparation, writing, editing, and distribution of emails, newsletters, articles, press releases, blogs, audio, video, and social media posts
- Manage website, social media accounts, and other distribution channels
- Leverage AI tools and automation platforms to scale content production, improve targeting, and drive efficiency across campaigns
- Generate qualitative and quantitative reports on distribution and impact
- Maintain view on competitive landscape and differentiation
Branding and PR
- Collaborate with the executive team on brand position and public relations
- Develop relationships and engage with relevant media and influencers
- Manage vendors and portfolio team members
- Manage presence at relevant conferences and industry events
Required Experience & Qualifications
- 5+ years of marketing experience, ideally within a SaaS company or tech startup
- Demonstrated experience marketing data products, analytics platforms, or subscription – based services
- Hands on experience with AI marketing tools
- Experience on capitol hill or in public policy, healthcare a plus
- Experience with salesforce.com and marketing and communications platforms
- Quantitative analytical skills – making decisions with data
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Established relationships with relevant media organizations
- Available to work full time in person at the North Bethesda office
Skills Required
- 5+ years of marketing experience
- Experience in a SaaS company or tech startup
- Hands on experience with AI marketing tools
- Experience with salesforce.com and marketing and communications platforms
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
- Established relationships with relevant media organizations
What We Do
Sunwater Capital invests in real estate, proptech, healthcare, and information. Real estate Sunwater invests across most real estate asset classes, including existing properties, value-added assets, ground-up development projects, and complementary asset managers. Information Sunwater invests in businesses that commercialize data and analytics in diverse industries. Healthcare Sunwater invests in healthcare technology and services businesses that are driving superior outcomes through new business models, data, and connectivity. Construction and property technology Sunwater invests in innovative technology and materials businesses that enable faster, more efficient, and more flexible creation, maintenance, and management of built space.
