Associate, Media & Strategic Communications (NYC)

New York, USA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own media relations and storytelling for a high-profile PR practice focused on fintech/tech visibility.

  • Must-have: 2+ years in financial/tech PR or journalism with earned-media wins.
  • Standout: Ability to translate founder POVs into compelling narratives and rapid-response materials.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Media Relations : Pitch and secure coverage across top-tier outlets including Bloomberg, WSJ, TechCrunch, Axios, and others
  • Narrative Development : Translate founder POVs, company milestones, and market insights into clear, compelling storylines that resonate with media and target audiences
  • Press Materials : Draft, edit, and refine press releases, backgrounders, messaging documents, and briefing materials with strong editorial judgment
  • Reporter Relationships : Cultivate a growing network of media contacts, developing thoughtful, long-term relationships with reporters and editors
  • Client Strategy : Support and help execute media and visibility strategies around key moments including fundraises, launches, partnerships, and announcements
  • Special Projects : Develop op-eds, investor materials, and rapid-response press in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations

Requirements

  • 2+ years in financial/tech PR or journalism (agency experience ideal), with a portfolio of earned media wins
  • Skilled writer and communicator with sound editorial judgment
  • Self-starter with an eye for what’s newsworthy and timely
  • Excited to grow fast, take ownership, and learn at the founder level

Preferred

  • agency experience ideal
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Capital V Strategies

We help CEOs and innovators with transformative visions break through the noise and lead their industries. Top leaders and companies trust us for strategic communications, thought leadership, and high-stakes reputation management. We're turning vision into visibility.

New York, New York, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
2.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
12.5%
Direct
12.3%
Referral
6.4%
Social
67.4%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~11

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (27% of company)