About Redbud VC

Redbud VC is an early-stage, generalist pre-seed venture fund that backs tech founders “strengthened by struggle,” with a strong emphasis on resilience, outsider perspective, and support rooted in Middle America. The firm positions itself as founder-first and operator-led, and highlights a team/advisor network with experience building companies such as EquipmentShare, Zapier, Block, Amca, and Summersalt.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Head of Communications to own and elevate how Redbud VC shows up across the market. This person will shape the voice of the firm across brand, media, editorial content, founder storytelling, portfolio amplification, and partner visibility.

This is a high-impact role for someone who knows how to turn conviction into narrative. You should be excited about venture, startups, and culture-building — and especially about telling the stories of ambitious founders who may not come from traditional networks or pedigrees. Redbud’s brand is distinct: it backs resilience, celebrates builders outside the usual circles, and aims to provide meaningful support beyond capital.

What You’ll Do

Own Redbud VC’s communications strategy across brand, PR, editorial, social, and partner communications
Develop and refine firm-level messaging, positioning, and narrative architecture
Shape and scale Redbud’s voice across website content, LinkedIn, X, newsletters, media opportunities, and founder-facing materials
Turn investment activity into compelling stories, including “why we invested,” portfolio spotlights, founder interviews, and ecosystem commentary
Partner closely with leadership to strengthen executive presence across speaking opportunities, podcasts, press, and social channels
Build and maintain relationships with journalists, podcast hosts, ecosystem partners, and relevant creators
Help Redbud become a top-of-mind brand for founders, LPs, operators, and the broader startup ecosystem
Support launches and campaigns tied to new funds, platform initiatives, content series, and portfolio milestones
Create clear and consistent messaging across all public touchpoints
Track performance across channels and improve strategy based on what resonates

What Success Looks Like

Redbud has a sharp, recognizable voice that founders and operators immediately understand
Portfolio companies get stronger amplification and better visibility through Redbud’s channels
The firm’s point of view shows up consistently in content, media, and ecosystem conversations
Leadership has stronger public positioning and a more leveraged communications engine
Communications becomes a real strategic advantage, not just a support function

What We’re Looking For

5+ years of experience in communications, PR, editorial, content, media, or brand strategy
Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong taste and strong judgment
Experience building messaging for a company, founder, fund, or media brand with a clear point of view
Ability to translate ideas into sharp narratives that feel human, credible, and memorable
Strong instinct for founder storytelling, thought leadership, and audience-building
Ability to move between strategy and execution without losing quality
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Genuine interest in venture capital, startups, and the people behind them

Nice to Have

Experience in venture capital, private markets, startups, or founder ecosystem media
Existing relationships with startup, business, or tech press
Experience supporting partners or founders with executive communications
Familiarity with newsletters, podcasts, short-form content, and editorial systems
Strong eye for brand and creative direction

Why This Role Matters

Redbud has a differentiated thesis and a distinct voice in venture: it backs founders strengthened by struggle, values resilience over pedigree, and wants to be the kind of early believer that changes outcomes for exceptional people. Communications is central to making that story travel.