Research Marketing Lead / Head of PR – Remote
Listing checked October 5, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks a Research Marketing Lead to own the launch and adoption of its research, benchmarks, and technical work across the AI ecosystem. You will partner with researchers to set a high bar for publication readiness, craft positioning that makes complex findings clear and credible, and build go-to-market plans that reach researchers, developers, and AI labs. This remote, full-time role puts you at the intersection of technical depth and market impact, with a focus on driving citations, usage, and community engagement. Success means turning rigorous work into stories that earn attention and adoption.
What You'll Do9
- 1Lead research GTM from start to finish, creating launch and distribution plans for benchmarks, evaluations, and other technical outputs.
- 2Define what makes research publication-ready, working with researchers to confirm methodology, claims, results, and supporting materials are solid and clear before release.
- 3Craft positioning and narratives that translate complex technical findings into differentiated stories without losing accuracy or depth.
- 4Spot high-impact research opportunities by tracking emerging AI trends, open questions, and competitive work that matters to practitioners.
- 5Shape research packaging and distribution assets, including research pages, benchmark releases, technical content, and launch materials that drive discovery and usage.
- 6Build relationships across the AI research ecosystem, from individual researchers and AI labs to developers and technical communities.
- 7Drive adoption by identifying the audiences, communities, and channels most likely to use, reference, and build on the work.
- 8Measure research impact through adoption metrics, citations, engagement, usage, and qualitative feedback to see what resonates.
- 9Create feedback loops that bring market and ecosystem insights back to the research team to inform future benchmarks and priorities.
Requirements9
- 1Experience marketing, launching, or driving adoption of technical research, AI/ML products, developer tools, benchmarks, or similarly complex work.
- 2Proven track record developing and executing go-to-market strategies for technical audiences.
- 3Ability to grasp technical work deeply and turn it into clear, credible, differentiated positioning and narratives.
- 4Strong understanding of the AI/ML research ecosystem, including major labs, research trends, benchmarks, evaluations, and technical communities.
- 5Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to speak to both highly technical and broader audiences.
- 6Strong analytical judgment to assess whether technical claims, evidence, and research materials are ready for external publication.
- 7Experience building relationships with researchers, technical leaders, developers, or AI communities.
- 8High ownership and the ability to take ambiguous initiatives from strategy through execution.
- 9Strong cross-functional skills and the ability to work closely with researchers while maintaining a high bar for technical accuracy and quality.
Who Should Apply
This role suits someone with a background in marketing or launching technical research, AI/ML products, or developer tools, who can speak credibly with researchers and translate their work into compelling narratives. You should have a strong grasp of the AI research ecosystem and a track record of GTM execution for technical audiences. Candidates who lack direct experience with technical research, benchmarks, or developer-focused products may find this role less suitable. A common reason candidates get rejected is failing to show how they have driven adoption or citations for complex technical work. Another is not demonstrating the analytical judgment to evaluate whether research claims and materials are publication-ready.
Salary Insight
The source lists a pay range of $7 to $8 per hour. No additional compensation details are provided in the job description. Any further pay discussion would happen later in the hiring process.
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Highlight specific examples where you drove adoption or citations for technical research, benchmarks, or developer products. Quantify outcomes like number of citations, community engagement, or usage metrics to show impact. Also, demonstrate your ability to work with researchers by describing how you ensured technical accuracy and publication readiness in past launches.
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