PR Associate at Mission North | San Francisco, CA | $55K/yr – $70K/yr

Mission North

PR Associate

San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

$55K/yr – $70K/yrEntry Level1+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive tech PR by owning media outreach, monitoring, and speaking/awards programs for associates-level role.

Own end-to-end media outreach, lists, and relationship-building for clients.
Must-have: 1–3 years in PR/communications with tech exposure.
Standout: ownership of speaking and awards processes with reporting.

Job Description

Create high-quality pitches, executive prep documents, speaking abstracts, and award submissions.
Contribute to campaign plans and brainstorms, bringing fresh ideas for news hooks and seasonal trends.
Build and maintain hyper-targeted media and influencer lists using tools like Muck Rack, Cision, or Propel.
Regularly monitor media, provide analysis and report on metrics
Proactively pitch media and influencers and develop media relationships; Identify and initiate contact with key enterprise influencers and analysts to broaden the client's share of voice.
Own the end-to-end management of speaking and awards programs, including deadline tracking, submission writing, and results reporting.
Conduct daily media monitoring for clients, competitors, and industry shifts (e.g., regulatory changes or major M&A).
Develop monthly and quarterly coverage reports, providing qualitative analysis on how coverage aligns with client KPIs.
Ensure all trackers, status reports, and internal drives are organized and up-to-date.

1-3 years of communications or PR experience, preferably with technology companies or related industries
Experience working with clients (prior agency experience is a plus, but not required)
Excellent organizational, communications (written and verbal) and time management skills
Proficiency with basic computer and PR tech applications including MuckRack, Lexis, Sysomos, Meltwater, CatchPole, Google Docs and News Alerts, and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to travel to and from client meetings as appropriate

Technology experience with audience insights, podcasting, video, etc.
Knowledge in Fintech/financial services
Life Sciences
Trust (Cyber Security)
Commerce & Supply Chain (Retail/Marketing/Sales Tech)
Future Stack (Enterprise)
Future of Work
Corporate

Mission North cares about you and your overall well-being, and that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays, among others.

Mission North

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value. A benefit corporation, Mission North is committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments.

Founded in 2004

New York, New York, USA

86 employees (25 in marketing)

www.missionnorth.com