Research Marketing Associate

About Abaka AI

Abaka AI is the world’s most trusted data partner for AI companies, serving over 1,000 industry leaders across Generative AI, Embodied AI, and Automotive AI. With global teams and offices in Silicon Valley, Paris, Singapore, and Tokyo, Abaka AI provides fast, reliable, and scalable data solutions, including a diverse catalog of datasets and comprehensive data collection and annotation services.

About The Role

We are hiring a Research Marketing Associate to connect Abaka AI’s research and technical work with relevant audiences. This role involves working with research and marketing teams to translate papers, project updates, and technical ideas into clear, engaging content. A key aspect is managing research communications, including reviewing posts with researchers, coordinating edits and approvals, and publishing announcements for conference acceptances (e.g., NeurIPS). The role also includes tracking competitor activities, trending topics on social media, and emerging data needs in AI research. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys social media, excels at writing, is detail-oriented, and is curious about AI. While not requiring a research background, comfort in asking technical questions and learning to accurately represent team members' work is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, review, and publish posts on research papers, conference acceptances, technical projects, and company milestones.
• Collaborate with researchers and marketing teammates to ensure research content is accurate, clear, tonally appropriate, and well-presented before publication.
• Coordinate the review process for research posts, manage feedback, track revisions and approvals, and ensure timely delivery of announcements.
• Monitor LinkedIn, X, and other relevant channels for emerging AI research, key discussion topics, and user data needs.
• Research and track competitor communications, products, datasets, and data workflows.
• Organize research findings into concise updates for the research and marketing teams to identify content ideas and opportunities.
• Maintain a content calendar for research and technical announcements, including upcoming papers, conferences, and project milestones.
• Partner with designers and marketing teammates to create visuals and adapt content for various channels.
• Track basic content performance and use insights to refine future posts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience creating or managing social media or marketing content through a job, internship, student organization, personal account, or independent project.
• Excellent written English and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and engagingly.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify inaccuracies, unclear wording, and inconsistencies.
• Interest in AI research, technology, and social media conversations.
• Ability to research a topic, organize findings, and provide concise summaries.
• Proactive, collaborative work style and comfort coordinating feedback among teammates.
• Strong organization and follow-through skills for managing multiple posts and deadlines.
• Familiarity with AI research conferences, papers, datasets, or companies building AI models.
• Experience conducting competitor research or tracking industry trends.
• Experience supporting paper announcements, conference campaigns, or technical content.
• A portfolio showcasing strong writing and editorial judgment in posts, articles, or campaigns.
• Experience managing an active social media account or building an online audience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $80,000 – $110,000 USD annually.
• Compensation may vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
• Eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and a flexible work schedule.