Senior Advisor for Civic Media & AI Startup

Senior Advisor — Engage60 (Civic Media & AI Startup | Pre-Seed Stage) Location:Remote (U.S.) Job Type: Part-Time / Advisory RoleCompensation: Equity-based ⸻ About Engage60 If TikTok and Instagram Reels could rebuild American democracy — it would look like this. Engage60 is America’s fastest-growing short-form civic engagement platform — where trusted news meets structured debate and real action. We deliver credible civic stories in 60-second explainers, powered by licensed sources like AP, Reuters, and Bloomberg.Users can Agree, Disagree, Offer a Perspective, or Take Action — from registering to vote to contacting their representatives — all inside one seamless app experience. The response in our first 30 days has been overwhelming: Over 11,000+ people joined our waitlist in just 30 days, proving the demand for a platform that merges civic engagement with short-form storytelling. Our mission is simple: Restore America’s civic heartbeat — one minute at a time. ⸻The Role We’re seeking aSenior Advisor to guide our early-stage strategy as we scale toward public launch later this year.You’ll work directly with our Founder & CEO, providing thought partnership across growth, partnerships, media licensing, fundraising, and civic trust frameworks. This is an ideal position for a mission-driven leader who’s passionate about democracy, media innovation, and technology that strengthens civic engagement. ⸻ What You’ll Do • Serve as a strategic sounding board for Engage60’s leadership team. • Provide insight into fundraising, partnerships, and media strategy (particularly with civic or political organizations).• Help shape Engage60’s growth roadmap, ensuring scalability, credibility, and product-market fit. • Introduce potential partnerships or investors aligned with our mission. • Participate in light monthly check-ins and review core materials (pitch deck, go-to-market plans, etc.). • Contribute to our long-term vision of becoming America’s go-to civic engagement platform. ⸻ You Might Be a Great Fit If You: • Have senior-level experience in media, civic technology, government, or venture capital. • Have advised or led early-stage startups through growth, fundraising, or partnerships.• Care deeply about rebuilding civic trust and participation in the U.S. • Are inspired by products like TikTok, Instagram Reels, or Axios — but want to use that power for good. • Have a network that includes journalists, policymakers, or early-stage investors. ⸻ What We Offer • Equity-based advisory role • A chance to shape a high-potential, venture-backed civic tech company from day one. • The opportunity to make a tangible impact on voter participation, media literacy, and civic engagement in America.• National exposure through press, partnerships, and investor networks as we grow. “Restoring America’s civic heartbeat — one minute at a time.” Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $1.00 per year Work Location:Remote Apply tot his job