Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior-most PR lead on client accounts, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives and founding teams of frontier technology companies
• Develop overarching PR strategies that align with business objectives, funding milestones, product launches, and long-term brand positioning goals
• Lead high-stakes communications initiatives including funding announcements, M&A activity, crisis management, and major product launches
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, including editors and senior reporters at leading technology, business, and policy publications
• Oversee account teams of varying sizes (Account Supervisors, Account Managers, Senior Account Executives) ensuring quality delivery and professional development
• Craft and refine complex messaging and positioning for highly technical products and innovations, making them accessible to diverse audiences such as customers, engineering talent, policymakers, and investors.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities, award submissions, and thought leadership platforms for client executives
• Lead new business development efforts including pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
• Mentor and develop PR talent across the agency, setting standards for excellence and fostering a culture of strategic thinking
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and media environment to proactively advise clients on opportunities and risks

Requirements

• 8+ years of public relations experience with at least 3-5 years in a director or senior leadership role at a PR agency
• Extensive experience developing and executing PR strategies for B2B technology companies, with deep expertise in frontier tech sectors (AI, quantum computing, biotech, robotics, etc.)
• Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes communications including funding announcements, crisis situations, and strategic pivots
• Established network of senior-level media relationships across technology, business, and vertical trade publications
• Demonstrated success leading and developing PR teams, with strong mentorship and people management skills
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with experience translating business goals into communications strategies
• Outstanding writing and communication skills across all formats and audiences
• Experience advising C-level executives and boards on communications strategy
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, funding landscape, and venture capital dynamics
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and stakeholders while maintaining strategic oversight

Preferred

• Experience working with companies through multiple funding stages, acquisitions, or IPOs
• Relationships with venture capital firms and startup ecosystem influencers
• Background in technology journalism or technical subject matter expertise
• Experience managing crisis communications and sensitive corporate situations
• Track record of building executive profiles and securing high-impact thought leadership placements
• Understanding of emerging technology trends and ability to identify market opportunities
• Previous experience at a boutique, specialist, or fast-growth PR agency
• Speaking experience or published thought leadership in PR or technology sectors

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums 100% covered by HAUS for employee and family plans
• Paid parental leave
• 401k
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Eligible for profit sharing after 1 year of employment
• Significant opportunities for rapid career advancement
• Opportunity to work with startups building the coolest tech you've ever seen