Global Marketing Specialist
500 Startups
Marketing & Communications
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted on Aug 6, 2025
Our Mission
We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.
Who We Are
500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can thrive. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000+ companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.
We're looking for a driven and hands-on Marketing Specialist to join our team and execute marketing programs and initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment, and is excited by the opportunity to implement marketing campaigns and tactics while rolling up their sleeves across marketing functions. You'll work closely with our program, marketing, and legal teams located around the world to execute campaigns, manage day-to-day marketing operations, and track performance across multiple channels. You'll be responsible for getting things done and ensuring smooth execution of marketing initiatives.
You are detail-oriented and understand the importance of flawless execution and operational excellence. You excel at managing multiple projects simultaneously and enjoy the challenge of bringing campaigns to life. Your experience spans social media marketing, email marketing, and project management, with bonus experience in event coordination, making you a versatile contributor who can adapt to various marketing needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute program strategies for new markets, program launches, and/or partnerships
- Implement marketing campaigns across owned and paid channels including social media, events, email, and content marketing
- Create and manage program webpages, event pages, social media content, scheduling, posting, and community engagement across multiple platforms
- Design, build, and deploy campaigns including segmentation, automation setup, and performance tracking
- Coordinate and manage project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
- Create marketing assets and collateral across formats—social graphics, email templates, web content, and print materials
- Track campaign performance, compile reports, and maintain marketing dashboards and KPI tracking
- Manage marketing operations including asset organization, workflow coordination, and process documentation
- Support market research and competitive analysis as needed
- Maintain marketing technology stack and ensure smooth operation of marketing tools and platforms
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in marketing roles, ideally within startups, venture capital, or creative agencies
- Proven track record executing social media and email marketing campaigns, including content creation, scheduling, community management, performance tracking, and compliance
- Strong writing, editing, and content development skills, with excellent communication in English
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with precision, timeliness, and attention to detail
- Comfortable working with marketing data and analytics to inform decisions and measure impact
- Familiarity with the venture capital and startup ecosystem
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams
- Proficiency in tools such as HubSpot, Salesforce, Google Analytics, Canva, Figma, Airtable, Notion, Google Suite, Zapier, and CMS platforms like Strapi or Builder
- Exposure to event marketing and coordination, including webinars, trade shows, conferences, and the use of platforms like Splash
- Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and can execute independently
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