About Us At Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) , we’re building a first dedicated media-for-equity venture capital firm in the U.S. at the intersection of media, venture capital, and consumer tech. We work with media houses, investors, and growth-stage companies to redefine how brand, capital, and scale come together. About the Role We’re looking for a sharp, curious, and self-driven Content & Research Associate who can help us tell compelling stories and back them up with credible data. You’ll contribute to the intellectual backbone of MMC by crafting well-researched whitepapers, investment briefs, and bite-sized social media content that reflects our perspective as industry builders. Report to : Head of Fund Communications What You'll Do Research & Synthesis : Conduct deep dives on topics like alternative investment models, media-for-equity, attention as a commodity, consumer brand scaling, and tech and venture capital trends. Support the development of original theses and insights for MMC’s investment and marketing strategy. Content Writing : Draft whitepapers and POV documents on emerging topics at the intersection of media, tech, and finance. Assist with writing thought-leadership pieces for MMC executives. Create and manage compelling copy for LinkedIn and other social platforms, tailored to investors, founders, and operators. Liaise with MMC’s web development and content partners to ensure the company website remains current with fresh insights and updates Competitive Intelligence : Track trends, deals, and white space opportunities in media and venture capital ecosystems to generate opinion pieces. Help build out MMC’s proprietary content database and knowledge base What We're Looking For Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in Business, Communications, Economics, or Technology-related fields Strong command of English - both written and spoken - with an ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and adapt tone for different platforms (formal whitepapers vs. punchy posts) A passion for storytelling grounded in data, with demonstrated interest in content creation, research, and the intersection of media, startups, and capital Interest in startups, venture capital, media, or economics Familiar with primary/secondary research methods Bonus: familiarity with tools like Notion, ChatGPT, Figma, Canva, or AI-assisted research We welcome global applicants; availability during U.S. Pacific Time Zone hours is a strong plus You'll Thrive If You Are A curious thinker who constantly asks, “What’s the signal behind the noise?” Able to understand and articulate concepts across business, finance, investment, and technology with clarity and insight An emerging content strategist who loves breaking down big ideas into clear frameworks and compelling narratives A self-starter who is energized by ambiguity, fast iteration, and building from first principles Excited to learn directly from a hands-on investment and operating team shaping the future of media and venture