Associate, Strategic Communications, Tusk Ventures

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrEntry Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day 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
  • 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
  • Comfortable working across multiple industries and context-switching
  • Comfort operating in high-stakes, fast-moving environments

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)

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.