Senior Account Executive, PR & Communications

USA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own high impact integrated communications for tech brands by leading media relations, executive storytelling, and digital narratives across multiple accounts.

  • Owns a four account portfolio as a senior lead driving large, integrated programs and day to day team operations.
  • Drive social media strategy and influencer campaigns to amplify core brand narratives.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategically execute media relations, executive communications, and complex technical and digital storytelling programs for innovative companies
  • Act as a senior account lead on four accounts, owning and overseeing large pieces of integrated communications programs
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of smaller account teams when applicable
  • Develop and place proactive company stories and write contributed articles for executives
  • Manage social media strategies and execute influencer marketing campaigns that amplify brand narratives
  • Mentor and teach junior teammates on the fundamentals of public relations, integrated communications, and digital storytelling
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure cohesive, high-quality work

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience at an integrated agency or start-up technology company, with significant focus on PR, social media, and digital marketing
  • Media relations proficiency, including a proven track record of high-impact placements and sophisticated, proactive storytelling
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, compelling narratives
  • Proven ability to project manage full account teams or large-scale integrated communications projects, and appropriately delegate tasks
  • Ability to integrate earned media efforts with digital marketing campaigns, ideally with a foundational understanding of SEO and content distribution
  • Experience acting as a primary point of contact for clients
  • Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
  • Collaborative, consistent approach to work and team
  • Track-record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environments

Preferred

  • Experience developing and executing organic and paid social media strategies across platforms in a plus

Benefits

  • Fully covered health benefits, including vision and dental
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Generous paid family leave
  • Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
  • Sabbatical leave
  • Wellness stipend
  • Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
  • Virtual-first, work-from-anywhere setup
  • People- and community-oriented with in-person team gatherings
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LaunchSquad

LaunchSquad is a communications and creative agency that helps ambitious brands shape what’s next.We work with companies at pivotal moments—launching new ventures, differentiating in or creating new markets, or evolving their brand to meet the moment. Whether we’re working alongside a large in-house team or acting as a company’s de facto communications lead, we adapt to fit the role our partners need most.From AI, climate, and robotics to consumer, enterprise software, and beyond—we work across industries where the future is being built.Our team of strategists, writers, designers, and media pros blends storytelling, strategy, media, and content to help brands earn attention and build momentum. We craft narratives that connect innovation to impact—helping companies break through, lead meaningful conversations, and show why their work matters. We also contribute to the conversation through platforms like The Cooler, our climate podcast, and The Prompt, our newsletter on AI and creativity – check them out and subscribe below. Let's have better conversations about climate solutions together. Subscribe to The Cooler: thecooler.substack.comWant to dive deep into what makes AI the greatest tool for storytelling? Subscribe to The Prompt: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7227722852819447808Read up on some of our latest client work and SquadLand posts at our Website: launchsquad.com/blog

Founded in 1999
San Francisco, California, USA
122 employees (23 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
37.2%
Direct
46.8%
Referral
6%
Social
8.8%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~122

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
21 (17% of company)
Median Career Experience
12 years
Median Tenure
2.3 years