Application Guide

How to Apply for Founding Conversation & Content Builder

at Nextus

🏢 About Nextus

Nextus is building Gen G, an early-stage global social discussion platform focused on conversations, opinions, and debates across diverse topics. Joining now means you'll be a founding team member shaping the platform's culture from day one, with the excitement and impact of building something new.

About This Role

As the Founding Conversation & Content Builder, you'll be the architect of Gen G's discussion culture, identifying trending topics and creating engaging prompts to seed conversations. This is a high-impact role where your work directly influences user engagement and community growth, making it crucial for the platform's early success.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day might start by scanning social media, news sites, and forums to spot emerging trends. You'd then craft and post discussion prompts across Gen G's boards, monitor engagement, and tweak your approach based on what resonates. You'd also collaborate with the community growth team to ensure new users land on active conversations.

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🎯 Who Nextus Is Looking For

  • A digital native with a pulse on emerging trends across culture, tech, sports, and entertainment, able to spot what will spark debate.
  • A skilled writer and conversationalist who can craft thought-provoking questions, polls, and discussion starters that invite participation.
  • Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable working remotely and independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Understanding of online community dynamics and what drives engagement, with a passion for fostering healthy discussions.

📝 Tips for Applying to Nextus

1

In your application, showcase your ability to identify trending topics by providing 3-5 examples of recent conversations you'd seed on Gen G, with reasoning.

2

Highlight any experience in community management or content creation, even if not formal, like moderating forums or running a blog.

3

Demonstrate your understanding of Gen G's niche by referencing specific current debates or topics you'd target in your application.

4

Since it's a founding role, emphasize your willingness to take ownership and adapt to evolving responsibilities.

5

Tailor your resume to highlight skills like trend spotting, copywriting, and data-driven engagement strategies, using metrics if possible.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Express genuine excitement for building a new platform from scratch and being part of a founding team.', 'Provide a concrete example of a conversation you would create for Gen G, showing your creative and strategic thinking.', 'Highlight your ability to work autonomously and manage multiple tasks in a remote, early-stage environment.', "Align your personal interests with Gen G's diverse topics, showing you're not just a content creator but a culture enthusiast."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Familiarize yourself with Gen G's current boards and the tone of existing discussions, if any are public.
  • → Research the founding team's backgrounds on LinkedIn to understand their vision and values.
  • → Study similar platforms like Reddit or Twitter to see what conversation formats work well and why.
  • → Look into Nextus's other products or services to gauge the company's overall mission and trajectory.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you go about identifying a trending topic before it peaks? Give a recent example.
2 Describe a time you successfully sparked a conversation online. What made it work?
3 How would you handle a situation where a conversation you seeded becomes toxic or off-topic?
4 What strategies would you use to maintain engagement across different boards with limited resources?
5 How do you measure the success of a conversation starter, and how would you iterate based on data?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Avoid generic applications that don't reference Gen G or its unique focus on discussions.
  • Don't overlook the part-time nature; ensure your availability and commitment are clear.
  • Avoid focusing solely on content creation without showing an understanding of community engagement and growth.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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