Associate, Strategic Communications, Tusk Ventures

Responsibilities

• Client & Portfolio Support
• Support day-to-day digital and social media strategy and execution across multiple portfolio companies
• Draft press releases, media briefs, talking points, reactive statements, and op-eds
• Proactively pitching podcasts
• Monitor media coverage and regulatory developments across client verticals
• Help manage inbound reporter inquiries with speed and professionalism
• Support coordination with external PR agencies to ensure alignment and accountability
• Firm-Level Communications
• Assist in coordinating high-profile events with founders, VCs, policymakers, and media
• Develop event materials including run-of-show documents, speaker briefs, guest outreach, and post-event amplification

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in communications, media relations, venture capital, startup marketing, or agency work
• Demonstrated success pitching reporters, securing coverage, and managing media relationships
• Strong writing skills across formats (press materials, talking points, briefs, social content)
• Familiarity with the current tech media landscape
• Ability to juggle multiple clients and deadlines simultaneously
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Comfort operating in high-stakes, fast-moving environments
• Confident engaging with founders, investors, reporters, and policymakers

Preferred

• Venture capital or startup experience
• Agency experience supporting multiple clients across sectors
• Exposure to regulated industries (healthcare, fintech, gaming, AI policy, etc.)
• Experience supporting executive thought leadership
• Reporter relationships (strong plus)
• Intellectually curious
• Energized by emerging tech and regulatory strategy
• Calm under pressure when dealing with reporters or sensitive issues
• Comfortable engaging with founders, investors, and policy stakeholders
• Proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer contribution of 3% of compensation starting after the first year of employment.
• 100% covered employee premiums for medical, dental, vision (dependents and spouses 80% covered).
• Generous vacation policy.
• Fully paid four months of parental leave.
• Covered cell phone service.
• Hybrid work environment.