About the role
Join us at the forefront of entertainment innovation! We at Malao are on a mission to transform the entertainment industry, creating inspiring stories with positive role models that spark change in our world. Across innovative technology platforms, original films and unique location-based experiences, at Malao you'll dive into a game-changing environment where we combine human intuition with artificial intelligence to bring the world more Meaningful Entertainment.
We are building two platforms to enhance the entertainment ecosystem: Twinkle is a B2C entertainment discovery app that aims to become the go-to destination for users overwhelmed by content choices, being a cinematic compass that combines the best of artificial intelligence with human intuition to transform how people find and share films they'll love. Sputo is our "Studio of the Future" — a platform for tomorrow's filmmakers that combines project management, game engine technology and intelligent agent-based systems into one coherent product. Both depend on the same foundation — deep, high-quality film data.
With successful fundraising from investors, Creative Europe MEDIA and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology, EIT Culture & Creativity, we're now working to build and bring these platforms to the wider market.
What you will be working on
Supporting on partner and investor relation management across our projects, keeping communication frequent and meaningful, from individual updates through to regular newsletters, and helping craft the strategy behind them
Managing our CRM platform (HubSpot) pipelines and keeping partner, investor and contact data clean, current and well-organized
Supporting the contract processes of the business, from drafting and reviewing agreements together with our legal advisors to building automations that make our contract processes faster and smarter
Creating and maintaining business plans and business cases, both for Malao's individual entities and for the company overall
Playing a key role in developing the Meaningful Entertainment Fund, supporting our co-founder Nils and external advisors on its legal and commercial structure and on presentation materials for future investors
Plus, jumping into wherever the need is greatest - this role does not have a fixed lane, and that is intentional. You might work on a funding application in the morning and prototype an internal automation in the afternoon. We want someone who is a generalist - flexible, a quick-learner and up for a challenge.
What we offer
A competitive compensation package: a fixed salary plus virtual shares (VSOP), so you share in the company’s success
Monthly team events, such as free dinners, game nights, internal hackathons and active offsites
Access to any AI and productivity tools you need to do your best work
A paid cinema ticket every month (your choice of movie)
Wellpass subscription, giving you free access to over 400 gyms, fitness clubs and spas in Munich alone
A great office in the heart of Munich’s innovative business quarter, with the flexibility to work remotely
Support with relocation to Munich, including access to the WERK1 apartment program (flat for only €850 per month on short-term contract)
... and being part of a team building projects with the potential to make a real, positive difference in our world
What we're looking for
You have a background in law, finance, or business, whether as a current Bachelor's or Master's student, a recent graduate, or an early-career professional, with a strong interest in fundraising, corporate structuring and business development, and the drive to get things done rather than just observe
You have gained first exposure to contracts, corporate structures, funds or fundraising, for example through your studies or internships in law, M&A, venture or consulting, and you are keen to take real ownership of this work
You are fluent in both German and English, written and spoken
You have strong analytical and structured thinking - you can hold multiple complex threads at once, prioritize under pressure, and produce clear, well-organized work
You either have experience building automations, internal tools, or systems - or you are genuinely motivated to learn quickly using no-code or AI-assisted tools (e.g. Lovable or similar)
You have a flexible approach to challenges, coupled with the readiness to pivot as required in a dynamic startup environment
You want to collaborate in a fast-paced startup, working closely with the co-founders and founding team at the intersection of technology and entertainment
You have an international mindset – we're a global team, mainly based between Munich and Australia, but all with a shared love of travel and exploring new cultures
Malao's values of truth, justice, courage, gratitude and joy resonate with you, and you thrive in an environment of open communication and candor
