Marketing Fellow II, Kniru

and the job listing Expires on April 9, 2025

About Kniru: At Kniru, we’re building state-of-the-art AI systems to reinvent personal finance and investing. Our platform helps you track, manage, and optimize transactions, investments, loans, and get AI-powered insights for smarter financial decisions. All in one secure platform!

Our Mission: A financial advisor in every pocket: world-class financial advice and execution for all, not just the ultra-wealthy.

Kniru Team: We’re a team of AI researchers with experience building products used by millions of users. Our team members have worked at Hedge Funds & Asset Managers like Citadel, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs; conducted AI research at Stanford and the University of Washington; and led startup teams at Gordian, Cleanlab, Nuna, and Atlas.

Kniru Alpha Associates Program: Join the 2025 batch – an elite group of 20 students working as a hyper-focused startup alongside our founders. Over 12 weeks, you’ll experiment, launch marketing campaigns, drive real user growth, and shape Kniru’s brand, with top performers earning internships and full-time roles.

What work will you do:

This role is for marketers, storytellers, and growth hackers who want hands-on startup experience. We customize your work to your goals, ensuring you grow as a marketing strategist while scaling Kniru’s reach. You’ll operate as an extension of our founding team, focusing on high-impact growth and marketing. Here’s what you might do:

• Develop and lead multi-channel marketing strategies (e.g., digital campaigns, partnerships, campus networks) to drive user acquisition.
• Craft data-driven growth plans to expand Kniru’s brand among graduate students and young professionals.
• Manage larger marketing budgets and analyze ROI to optimize performance.
• Create thought leadership content (e.g., whitepapers, videos, blogs) to position Kniru as a fintech innovator.
• Mentor undergrad teams and collaborate on cross-campus initiatives.

Ideal Candidates:

You should apply if:

• You’ve built an audience (social media, blog, startup, club, etc.).
• You’re a data-driven marketer who lives for metrics and ROI.
• You’re fascinated by growth hacking & startup marketing.
• You experiment relentlessly – always testing new ways to get attention.
• You have strong storytelling & brand-building instincts.
• You have experience with Paid Ads, SEO, or content creation.
• You don’t need AI or finance experience – just bring creativity and hustle.
• Bonus: If you’re a Kniru user, tell us what you love and hate about Kniru in your application!

Benefits and Compensation:

• Paid Position: Mix of commissions, bonuses, and revenue sharing. Last batch averaged $22/hr with top earners hitting $50/hr.
• Continued Internship + Full Time Offers: Top performers will snag internships and full-time roles (0.1%-2% equity + top-tier salary).
• Stipend: Up to $2,000 for marketing campaigns, with bigger budgets for standouts.
• Network: Direct referrals and warm intros to Citadel, BlackRock, and more, plus 1:1 founder mentorship.
• Letter of Recommendation for Employers, Graduate schools, or PhD programs.
• Perks: Free Kniru Premium, merch, weekly speaker sessions, and certificate of completion.

Time Commitment: 5-7 hours/week min, flexible around your studies.

International students are welcome to apply as well!