Sr. Account Executive, Public Relations

USA (Remote)

$80K/yr – $95K/yrSenior Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 hrs ago

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day PR programs for early and growth stage tech clients, driving proactive media outreach, messaging, and performance analysis while mentoring junior team members.

  • Own media outreach, coverage attainment, and reporting across multiple client accounts
  • Guide messaging and strategic communications with input from Directors and Senior staff
  • Develop and mentor junior team members to deliver high-quality work

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Execute day-to-day PR activities for early-stage and growth-stage client accounts under the guidance of PR Directors and Account Managers/Supervisors
  • Lead proactive media outreach, building relationships with reporters and securing coverage in technology and business publications
  • Draft press releases, media pitches, bylined articles, blog posts, and other PR materials with minimal oversight
  • Research and develop targeted media lists, identifying the right journalists and outlets for each story
  • Monitor news cycles, industry trends, and competitor activity to identify pitching opportunities
  • Coordinate media interviews and briefings, preparing talking points and background materials for client executives
  • Track and report on media coverage, analyzing performance and providing insights to improve results
  • Support the development of messaging, positioning documents, and strategic communications materials
  • Mentor and guide PR Account Executives and Account Coordinators, reviewing their work and providing feedback
  • Maintain media databases and contact management systems with up-to-date information

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of public relations experience at a PR agency
  • Experience working with B2B technology startups, particularly in deep tech or frontier technology sectors
  • Strong media relations skills with growing network of technology and business media contacts
  • Proven ability to secure media placements through proactive pitching
  • Excellent writing skills with experience drafting press releases, pitches, and thought leadership content
  • Understanding of startup communications including funding announcements, product launches, and company milestones
  • Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into accessible narratives
  • Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Experience mentoring or training junior team members

Preferred

  • Established relationships with reporters at technology publications and trade media
  • Experience supporting early-stage startups (Seed through Series A)
  • Background or strong interest in emerging technologies
  • Social media management or digital communications experience
  • Familiarity with the venture capital ecosystem and startup funding process
  • Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums 100% covered by HAUS for employee and family plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401k
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 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

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~519

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2