Internal - Employer Branding Lead

Employer Branding Role

Work Arrangement : Primarily Remote (+Weekly Manila Events) Job Type : Full-time, Independent Contractor Work Schedule : 40 hours per week, primarily mid-shift (3 PM 12 AM Philippine Time). Hours may vary depending on live projectssome weeks will require full PH-hour blocks to coordinate with local stakeholders, while the general target remains aligned with mid-shift coverage.

About Pearl Talent

At Pearl, we know that although opportunities aren't created equal in the world, ambitious talent is. It's our mission to give hires from around the world who are sharp and hungry the opportunity to earn far more than they would in their home countries while learning directly from startup founders and operators who've raised and made millions to billions.

Our clients are some of the fastest-growing startups and US-based businesses that have raised over $3B in funding from Sequoia, a16z, Founders Fund, Y Combinator, and other top VCs.

We've bootstrapped our way to millions in ARR and are scaling fast. Now, we're building out our employer branding function to strengthen our reputation, expand our reach, and attract the next generation of world-class operators.

Role Overview

As someone in the Employer Branding role, you will own Pearl's brand presence in talent markets across the Philippines. You'll be the architect of campaigns, partnerships, and experiences that drive a consistent pipeline of ambitious, startup-ready talent. From media outreach and community partnerships to live events and influencer collaborations, you'll build systems that turn Pearl into the top-of-mind brand for high-potential operators looking to accelerate their careers.

This role blends marketing, recruitment, and community-building. You'll sit at the intersection of brand prestige and pipeline generationtranslating our values and founder stories into compelling narratives that resonate with top talent worldwide.

Your Impact

• Scale Pearl's talent funnel driving 50+ qualified applicants per pipeline.
• Elevate Pearl's reputation through PR, podcasts, and influencer collaborations that position us as the elite destination for startup operators.
• Build and activate partnerships with universities, alumni groups, and community orgs to become the go-to brand for ambitious early-career talent.
• Run high-impact live events that bring together talent, partners, and startupsstrengthening Pearl's ecosystem and expanding reach.

Metrics You'll Be Accountable For

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Media & PR Outreach

Recruitment Organization Outreach & Partnerships

Marketing Brand Positioning & Prestige

Recruitment Candidate Pool Development

Events Live Event Management

Core Values

End-Goal Obsession Real outcomes over effort Extreme Ownership "How am I securing success?" over waiting to be unblocked Direct, Caring Communication With love : What, Why, How Celebrate Experimentation Bold bets for hockey-stick growth Relentless Growth Mindset Push limits, ask for what you need

Ready to Join Us?

If you're hungry to build the next iconic employer brand in the startup ecosystem, apply now and help us make Pearl the #1 career destination for ambitious global operators.