GENERAL SYMPOZ POSITION (read: We’ll find a role for you)

Opportunity description:

A fast-growing, internet education startup is looking for a self-motivated, data-loving, hypothesis-driven problem solver to contribute to strategic planning, product and content development, analytical research, and the tactical execution of cross-functional initiatives. Opportunities exist within our product management, engineering, eCommerce, marketing, content production, and FP&A teams.

Company description:

Sympoz is a Denver-based start-up in the online education, social, and commerce space. Sympoz lets people follow their passions and learn from renowned experts, creating communities where people watch, interact, and learn on their own schedule. Sympoz operates a Craftsy, the leading site in the craft and hobby enthusiast space with over 1MM registered users and 500K enrolled students. Sympoz was founded in May 2010 by an experienced executive team and is well funded with backing from Harrison Metal, Access Venture Partners, Foundry Group, and Tiger Global Management.

Candidate profile:

• MBA or bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, engineering, or similar field with an emphasis on quantitative methods
• One to three years experience in consulting, investment banking, or private equity preferred
• Ability to think creatively, structure ambiguous problems, conduct analyses with limited guidance, synthesize analyses to generate insights and actionable plans
• Predisposition to find an 80/20 solution and focus on rapid iteration of ideas
• Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a bias for being concise
• Proficiency in Excel required and experience with SQL or other programming a plus
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Check our jobs page for any open positions that may interest you.  If you’d like to discuss, please email Riva Bakal ([email protected]) or Kirk Moore ([email protected]).

ACQUISITIONS EDITOR

Craftsy.com/Sympoz.com – Denver, CO 80211

Job description:

A fast-growing online education startup is looking for an outstanding candidate help build our emerging online curriculum. The successful candidate is a quick study with outstanding people skills, a demonstrated ability to research and understand detailed content, and the editorial skills to develop ideas, manage scope and communicate emerging opportunities as they arise. S/he will have the drive, creativity, and critical thinking skills necessary to map and execute a data-driven strategy for online content creation and education.

Company description:

Sympoz is a Denver-based start-up in the online education, social, and commerce space. Sympoz lets people follow their passions and learn from renowned experts, creating communities where people watch, interact, and learn on their own schedule. Sympoz operates a Craftsy, the leading site in the craft and hobby enthusiast space with over 1MM registered users and 500K enrolled students. Sympoz was founded in May 2010 by an experienced executive team and is well funded with backing from Harrison Metal, Access Venture Partners, Foundry Group, and Tiger Global Management.

Responsibilities:

• Formulate content strategies that are appropriate for our video-based content medium
• Develop curriculum along with instructors that is compelling, relevant, and targeted
• Conduct ongoing research evaluate current courses and inform the direction of future content
• Identify, attract, and acquire highly skilled instructors who will produce blockbuster courses
• Work closely with the broader production team to vet course proposals, review video footage, write course materials, and onboard instructors
• Collaborate with the production crew, motion graphics, and marketing teams on all materials needed to produce and launch each course
• Serve as an ambassador for the Craftsy platform at trade shows and conferences

Requirements:

• Analytical expertise to support our data-driven approach to curriculum development for several distinct audiences
• Keen understanding of market segmentation, forces and opportunities within category
• The ability to create a defined editorial point of view and vision for a new content structure which resembles an instructor-focused, process-driven video e-book
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide clear editorial direction for visual, aural, and written materials
• Capability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables
• A demonstrated ability to cultivate deep and lasting business relationships
• The willingness and ability to become our external spokesperson in this arena: serving on panels; recruiting instructors; attending trade shows and networking
• The capacity to operate in a faced-paced, ever-changing start-up environment
• Content or curricular development skills are a plus

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, please submit the following information:

• A cover letter clearly addressing the position description
• Resume
• Information for 3 references.

Submit application to: http://www.sympoz.com/jobs

Location: Denver, CO 80211

Start Date: Review of applications will begin immediately

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience + Stock Options

Benefits: Medical, 401K, Paid Vacation

Hours: This is a full time position working out of our offices in downtown Denver.

Job link: https://twitter.com/jobs/positions?jvi=o7VbXfwU,Job

Twitter is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager who will be responsible for negotiating and leading high-impact strategic partnerships.  These partnerships will range from those that unlock significant user growth and engagement, to those that help Twitter scale as a business, to those that extend Twitter’s product capabilities.  This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate multi-faceted, complex deals with a variety of Twitter’s partners
• Drive user growth and engagement offsite by striking partnerships with strategic media and media ecosystem partners who help curate and distribute high quality Twitter content.
• Help build Twitter’s business by closing strategic partnerships that greatly scale and expedite advertiser acquisition.
• Help expand Twitter’s product capabilities by developing and scaling partnerships with technology companies.
• Work cross-functionally with Business Development, Product, Media, Sales, Legal, and other internal organizations across Twitter to forge, support, and manage partnerships.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of Business Development experience in a consumer-web company.
• Infectious passion about and active user of Twitter.  Clear understanding of Twitter consumer products and ad products.
• Sharp strategic thinker who can design and execute on a vision.
• History of running quickly with little supervision. Ability to adapt to and lead through fast-paced, high-growth, uncertain environments.
• Proven success in negotiating complex deals and driving most aspects of the legal process.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.  Ability to speak fluently to executives, business development leaders, product managers, lawyers, and engineers.
• Deep understanding of the Twitter media ecosystem and online advertising landscape are a plus.
• A BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Math strongly encouraged.  MBA or JD a plus.

The NY-based startup, CommonBond, is presenting on campus in two weeks! The founders will be here for a campus presentation on March 12 at 4pm in Aldrich 009 to discuss their mission (creating smarter financing options for MBAs), as well as job opportunities for RCs and ECs. They will also discuss their upcoming launch at HBS for students interested in refinancing their loans.

More about the CommonBond mission:
What do we do?
-Connect student borrowers with alumni and institutional investors.
-Beat fixed interest rates from the government and banks, which can save you up to $25,000.
-Build a community of interesting and influential people.
-Give back in the process. The company’s “Social Process” funds education at home and abroad. In fact, they are the first company to bring the “one-for-one” model to education.

More about the job opportunities (more info attached):
-Internship opportunities span the marketing, operations, tech, investor sales, and customer engagement teams
-Full-time opportunity includes the Director of Marketing, though other roles may open closer to summer 2013

More about the upcoming launch:
CommonBond will officially launch at HBS in the spring, and they want to help you refinance your loans on better terms. Sign up on CommonBond’s website here to get more info on how to refinance your loans.