Chief Vibe Officer (Growth & Community)

Chief Vibe Officer (Growth & Community)Location: Auckland preferred | Remote options availableType: Full-Time | Founding TeamSalary: NZD $150,000 – $200,000 + EquityAbout Local BestieWe're on a mission to become New Zealand's go-to app for local discovery, loyalty, and rewards.
Powered by AI and loved by both users and merchants, Local Bestie helps people uncover the best local spots — from cozy cafes and trendy bars to hidden service gems — and earn cashback while they do it.We're launching soon, and we're building our dream team.
That starts with you.Your Role: Chief Vibe OfficerWe're looking for a creative, connected, and highly motivated social media growth expert or KOL to join as our Chief Vibe Officer – someone who can make Local Bestie go viral, spark authentic community buzz, and build creator–merchant magic.This isn't just a job — it's a partner-level role.
You'll shape our story, lead campaigns, and become the face of Local Bestie's energy and culture.What You'll Do Lead viral marketing campaigns to drive user signups and merchant onboarding Build and manage a community of local creators/KOLs, matching them with merchants for content partnerships Collaborate on content, challenges, referral loops, and co-branded activations that spark share-worthy moments? Build and scale the Local Bestie brand across social, street, and creator culture Turn the Local Bestie cashback app into the hottest thing on everyone's phoneWhat We Offer Competitive Compensation$150K – $200K base salaryEquity options — real upside, real ownershipPerformance-based bonuses tied to creative and growth milestones Partner-Level OpportunityCo-lead marketing, branding, and community initiativesStrategic role with real say in product direction and public imageBe part of the core founding team — not just hired help Creative OwnershipFreedom to experiment with bold content ideas and viral formatsBuild your personal brand alongside Local Bestie Mission-Driven WorkHelp local businesses grow, not just big brandsEmpower creators and community voices to monetize and connectDeliver real value — not vanity metrics? Flexibility & FunHybrid/remote-friendly setup (Auckland preferred)Cool team, zero fluff, high energyWho You AreA creative leader with experience in social media, influencer strategy, or viral growthA builder: you've scaled campaigns, communities, or brands from scratchYou're deeply connected to the local creator scene — foodies, lifestyle, TikTok, IG, YouTube, or XiaohongshuYou can make things move — and you want ownership, not just a title Sound like you?Send your profile, portfolio, or social handles to ****** connect with us directly here on LinkedIn.
Let's vibe and grow together.Local Bestie – Smiles Where You Are.#ChiefVibeOfficer #LocalBestie #GrowthMarketing #KOLJobs #CreatorCommunity #StartupLifeNZ #SocialMediaRoles #AucklandJobs #NowHiring
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