Startup Launch Coordinator (Part-Time, Paid)

Department Overview:

WiscAI is a startup studio in Madison that builds and launches consumer products. We currently have multiple apps live on the App Store and more launching this spring and summer. The challenge is no longer building — it is getting products in front of users. That is where you come in. This role is the launch engine: you will own social media accounts, post content, engage online communities, coordinate launch campaigns, and track what is working. You will work in a small, fast environment where your work has immediate, visible impact. We use modern tools including AI to move quickly, but your job is about execution, distribution, and hustle - not technology. You will work closely with leadership to bring real products to real users.

Anticipated Start Date:

May 2026 (earlier start welcome)

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

Negotiable — summer commitment required, fall continuation possible

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

All Remote

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 40

Schedule:

20+ hours per week. Flexible schedule built around your classes and summer availability. One standing weekly check-in with the founder. The ideal candidate is responsive and keeps projects moving without rigid time blocks - things move fast and a day of delay can matter.

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

Minimum: $20.00 Maximum: $30.00

Number of Positions:

2

Qualifications:

- Junior or Senior undergraduate student at UW-Madison. - GPA 3.0+ required. - Journalism, Human Ecology, Communication Arts, Life Sciences Communication, Strategic Communication, Marketing, or related fields preferred — any major welcome if you have the drive. - Has created something people actually engaged with — a social account, a campus event, a blog, a video series, a newsletter, a side project, a brand. - Comfortable creating short-form content on a phone and writing social copy that sounds human, not corporate.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

- Execution Speed: Moves through a task list without getting stuck. Opens an account, posts content, switches to the next platform, and keeps going. Does not overthink. - Follow-Through: Finishes what they start. Does not let things drop. Reliable under flexible conditions. - Independence: Works without hand-holding. When something needs to happen, figures out how and does it. - Proactive Mindset: Does not wait for instructions. Sees what needs to happen and moves. Brings ideas, not just questions. - Communication: Strong written communication. Clear, concise, on-brand messaging across platforms. - Content Creation: Can write a compelling social post and shoot a short-form video without a production team. Comfortable on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Reddit, X, or LinkedIn. - Learning Agility: Picks up new tools and platforms quickly. Open to feedback and rapid iteration. - Judgment: Knows when to move fast independently and when to check in.

Position Summary/Job Duties

As the Startup Launch Coordinator, you are the go-to-market engine for WiscAI's product launches. Your day-to-day looks like this: - Set up a new social media account for an app launch. Done. Move to the next one. - Write and post 3 pieces of content across platforms. Done. - Jump into a Reddit community and engage in a relevant conversation. Done. - Check download numbers and report what is working. Done. - Follow a launch playbook step by step to get a product onto Product Hunt or the App Store. Done. You are the person who gets through a to-do list, not around it. Some days you will set up accounts, write posts, engage in communities, and report back what happened — all before lunch. Specifically, you will: - Create and manage social media accounts across platforms. Post consistently. Grow followers. - Execute launch campaigns on platforms like Product Hunt, Reddit, and the App Store. - Engage in online communities where our users live. Be a genuine, helpful presence - not a spammer. - Create short-form videos, social copy, and launch announcements. - Track what is working (downloads, engagement, signups) and share what you are learning weekly. You will work directly with the founder - no layers, no bureaucracy. Your work will have immediate, measurable impact on whether real products succeed or fail. To apply, include with your application: (1) ONE sample of something you have created that people actually saw — a social account, a video, a blog post, an event, a brand (link or screenshot). (2) Visit spokenact.com or search LilSense on the App Store and write 3 social media posts you would use to launch it. Any platform, any format. Send both to [email protected].

Physical Demands

None.

Institutional Statements

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Accommodation Statement

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