Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive PR and thought leadership strategies for over five clients, including messaging, media outreach, and campaign execution
• Lead and manage teams of 4-7 professionals, guiding both tactical execution and professional development
• Build and nurture strong client relationships, providing ongoing strategic counsel and serving as the primary point of contact
• Generate big-picture story ideas and inspire creative thinking within the team
• Leverage and maintain key media relationships, owning specific outlets and contacts to secure coverage
• Coordinate and staff journalist interviews to maximize media exposure
• Review and provide actionable feedback on press releases, pitches, conference submissions, awards, and other materials
• Act as a leader within the agency, contributing to growth initiatives, mentoring team members, and managing workload distribution
• Participate in new business development efforts, including client pitches and proposal development

Requirements

• 5+ years of public relations experience in an agency environment, handling a diverse portfolio of clients across consumer and/or B2B technology sectors
• Minimum of 2 years managing multiple teams and client accounts simultaneously
• Proven success in securing media coverage across business, consumer, trade, and technology press outlets
• Strong network of media contacts across traditional and emerging platforms including Substack, podcasts, YouTube, etc.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset with excellent organizational skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different media verticals
• Collaborative attitude with a passion for mentorship and continuous learning
• Experience leading thought leadership initiatives such as conferences, awards, contributed content, and op-eds is preferred
• Experience with influencer marketing and affiliate programs is a plus but not mandatory

Preferred

• Experience leading thought leadership initiatives such as conferences, awards, contributed content, and op-eds is preferred
• Experience with influencer marketing and affiliate programs is a plus but not mandatory

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans through national provider networks, effective from the first month of employment
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching and potential profit-sharing contributions after one year of service
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, personal days, company holidays, your birthday off, and a dedicated December break
• Summer Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with shortened hours throughout the year
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after five years of employment for rest and renewal
• Fully paid parental leave for birth and adoption
• Discretionary year-end bonuses, referral incentives, and new business commissions
• Access to internal training programs and ongoing professional development resources