Sr. Account Executive, Public Relations

USA (Remote)

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

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the media relations engine for B2B tech startups, turning complex tech into clear narratives and guiding junior teams while balancing multiple client campaigns.

  • Media Outreach: lead proactive pitching and reporter relationships across technology and business press.
  • Content & Messaging: draft press releases, pitches, bylines, and other materials with minimal oversight.
  • Team & Process: mentor junior staff and manage multiple client projects with timing and quality control.

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

Nice to have

  • 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

Benefits

  • By joining HAUS, you’ll be an integral part of a close-knit team and your contributions will have a direct and meaningful impact on the successes of our clients, our agency, and the future of our society. We are a small but rapidly growing agency and as an early employee at HAUS you will be instrumental in helping us shape the culture and operational processes that will guide our growth for years to come.

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~519

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.7 years
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