
CEO-in-Training (Transitioning to CEO)
Location : Remote (India)
Working Hours : 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM IST (Monday to Friday)
About the Company:
Muses is a Gen Z-focused marketing studio specializing in collegiate campaigns. We work with fast-growing F&B, fashion and tech brands, helping them engage authentically with college students through content campaigns, campus ambassador programs, and experiential events. Our mission is to bridge the gap between brands and the next generation of consumers with creative marketing solutions.
Muses has a history of successful collaborations with industry leaders such as Amazon Studios, Warner Brothers' Discovery, Comcast, Lucky Energy and more!
Role Overview:
We are looking for a CEO-in-Training who will work alongside our Founder for the first 6 months, learning every aspect of Muses' operations and contributing to strategic and day-to-day decision-making. This is designed as a co-CEO track, where the right candidate will transition into the role of CEO and lead Muses end-to-end after 6 months.
- The ideal candidate will be a sharp, fast learner, an exceptional problem solver, and a natural leader capable of juggling multiple campaigns, clients, and team dynamics while ensuring smooth operations and long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Leadership & Strategy:
- Shadow and work closely with the Founder to understand Muses' business model, clients, and team structure.
- Take ownership of 5-6 team members and ensure efficient execution of 10-15 active campaigns.
- Make day-to-day business decisions, troubleshoot operational challenges, and put out fires proactively.
- Develop a long-term strategic vision for Muses while maintaining consistent quality and trusted client relationships.
2) Client & Account Management:
- Oversee all client relationships, ensuring timely updates, performance tracking, and reporting.
Lead client calls and emails to discuss campaign updates, troubleshoot issues, and present solutions.
- Ensure that all campaigns (content, campus activations, ambassador programs) run smoothly and deliver measurable results.
3) Team Management:
- Supervise and mentor the core team, assigning responsibilities and monitoring performance.
Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, and high performance.
- Ensure all team members have the resources and guidance they need to execute campaigns successfully.
4) Operations & Execution:
- Gain a 360-degree understanding of every function within Muses, from marketing strategy to client servicing and campaign execution.
- Monitor all project timelines, deliverables, and budgets to ensure efficiency.
- Implement scalable systems and processes to streamline operations.
5) Business Growth & Decision-Making:
- Analyze campaign performance and business metrics to make data-driven decisions.
- Collaborate with the Founder to refine pricing, service offerings, and client acquisition strategies.
- Eventually take full ownership of P&L and business direction as the CEO.
Who You Are:
- A natural problem solver with excellent business judgment and the ability to think on your feet.
- Experienced in managing teams and complex projects (ex-founders and entrepreneurial experience strongly preferred)
- Highly organized, with strong multitasking and leadership skills.
- A confident communicator (English proficiency at a native level is essential as we're dealing with the US market).
- Comfortable working U.S. business hours (5:00 PM - 2:00 AM IST).
- Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and eager to grow into a CEO role within 6 months.
What We Offer:
- A clear, accelerated path to CEO of a growing marketing studio.
- Opportunity to lead high-profile campaigns for F&B, fashion, and tech brands.
- Autonomy, ownership, and exposure to all facets of running a business.
- A collaborative, fast-paced remote team environment.
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