Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the core account team, working with Account Managers and leaders on client mandates.
• Manage day-to-day account work and the production of deliverables such as strategic plans, press releases, talking points, Q&A documents, and briefing memos.
• Support clients through moments of transition and help translate their strategy into clear, practical communications plans.
• Engage with media, including pitching stories and meeting reporters, and keep up with trends across paid, owned, and earned channels and across old and new media, including podcasts, newsletters, and creator platforms.
• Use your network of media and stakeholder relationships to serve clients and bring opportunities to the firm.
• Use AI tools to work faster and better, and help build and test new tools and workflows with Teneo's firmwide AI team.
• Mentor junior team members and keep client teams on track.
• Serve as a reliable, adaptable resource for senior team members.
• Contribute to business development, including proposals and pitches.
• Help build Teneo's presence in the Bay Area.

Requirements

• 6+ years in public relations, corporate communications, or media.
• A strong track record of managing client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to see complex projects through to execution.
• Knowledge of the media landscape and experience working with press or building reporter relationships.
• Experience with issues and crisis management, or complex and sensitive mandates.
• An understanding of business and financial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication. PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Hands-on use of AI tools, with enthusiasm for finding new ways to apply them.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and media monitoring tools such as Factiva.
• Ability to work in complex or ambiguous environments.

Preferred

• Experience in technology, media, or fintech, especially with mid- to late-stage startups preferred.
• Experience building or improving a process, program, or tool preferred.

Benefits

• As a Teneo employee, you will enjoy unique benefits including flexible time off policy; medical, dental, and vision coverage; long-term disability, and life insurance; a 401K plan; commuter benefits; team events; snacks; and other perks.