Protip: Don’t do this.

“Your search for an Associate has ended, as I have the background and experience you are looking for.” 

Don’t be that guy.  This kind of stuff helps give MBA-types a bad name, and deservedly so.  (said best here: Get an MBA, Don’t be an MBA)

The adage gets thrown around that recruiters spend 10 seconds on each resume for the first screen.  This is likely in the ballpark for competitive positions that attract many high quality candidates.  Don’t give anyone an excuse to not make it past your opening.  Nuance is particularly difficult to portray via email (see also: Sarcasm Font).  We’ve all made this mistake at some point, but certain occasions require one to be particularly careful.  

VC jobs require you to communicate a wide range of often difficult topics via email.  Passing on investment opportunities is difficult to do graciously while providing rationale and feedback.  It is easy to screw up, I know I have done it.  This simply reinforces the need for thoughtful communication in first impressions.

[Update: POSITIONS FILLED] Want to work in VC? Greycroft is hiring!

***Thanks to the many who have applied, we have filled both available positions at this time****

Pre-MBA Associate role in NYC

Post-MBA Senior Associate role in LA (or equivalent, MBA not required)

Our Firm:

Greycroft Partners is a leading early stage venture capital firm focused on investments in digital media. With offices in the two media capitals of the world - New York and Los Angeles – Greycroft is uniquely positioned to serve entrepreneurs who have chosen us as their partners. We leverage our extensive network of media and technology industry connections to help our entrepreneurs gain visibility, build strategic relationships, successfully bring their products to market, and build successful businesses. 

Greycroft manages $225MM and has made over sixty-five investments in leading companies including Huffington Post,  Buddy Media, Maker Studio, Babble, Collective Media and Klout. In 2012 Greycroft companies will generate $750MM of revenue and employ 3,000 people. We have a deep respect for the role that entrepreneurship and venture capital play in the world economy, and are committed to learning from both success and failure. 

 The Role:

•   Evaluate potential investments in early stage companies, including management meetings, financial due diligence, market research, and competitive analysis.

•   Assist in the preparation of fundraising documents, valuation memos, and investor updates. 

Qualifications:

 •   Two years of investment banking, management consulting, private equity or venture capital experience

•   Strong analytical and qualitative skills

•   Extraordinary attention to detail

•   Team-oriented

•   Enjoy mixing with the technology incubator/accelerator community

•   A passion for the media and technology industries, and a deep respect for entrepreneurship 

•   [LA only] For post-MBA Senior Associate role, industry experience is also preferable

 Details:

 •   Compensation is market-competitive

•   This is a two-year position for pre-graduate school professionals (NYC)

•   Please submit resumes and personal statements along with location preference to resumes@greycroftpartners.com.