PR Account Executive

This is a remote position.

About Us:

Venture PR was founded in 2015 and focuses on helping startup and established brands in B2B & B2C. We are a diverse experienced team of writers and media strategists, composed of former journalists and PR pros that worked for leading organizations including IBM, The Wall Street Journal, IBM, Forbes, CNET, Fortune, Microsoft, TechCrunch and The Hollywood Reporter.

We marry the best of our team’s creativity and drive with cutting-edge technology to support exciting and innovative new venture-backed startup brands.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Publicist to join Venture in Account Executive role who is a strong communicator, extraordinary relationship-builder, talented writer, and exceptional multitasker, with strong prioritization skills and attention to detail. This is a hands-on position that requires a self-starter and strategic thinker who also relentlessly executes to drive results.

What you will be doing:

• Network and build relationships with Media across mainstream news, business, tech, consumer/lifestyle, and trade outlets to secure top-tier coverage.
  
• You will collaborate with your team and help to lead PR-earned media strategy and campaigns for between three and six B2C and B2B clients, which can include many innovative technology brands and fun consumer devices.
  
• Assist with the development and execution of the Public Relations Strategy to advance our clients' business' strategic objectives with key audiences.
  
• Ability to generate & develop a plan for a campaign or entire PR program and execute brand initiatives.
  
• Help to create and review strategies and client materials written by teammates, including media lists, press releases, contributed content, executive commentary and briefing documents.
  
• Handle client planning and daily oversight, sign-off on all client materials, PR plan development, understanding their client’s market and how it compares to key competitors.
  
• Oversee and generate consistent results and client communication.
  

Requirements

What we look for:

• Minimum of two years of public relations, managing client campaigns, a plus if any of these clients were in technology, electronics or were innovative startups
  
• Passionate and an excellent writer and communicator.
  
• Have a passion for mentorship and training.
  
• Wish to work in a culture where you can bring your energy, ideas and process to collaborate with a great group of professional teammates
  

Benefits

Perks:

• Competitive compensation (DOE), plus opportunities for bonuses.
  
• 401k plan
  
• Great healthcare/benefits, including 100% covered medical and dental plans
  
• Generous paid vacation and sick days
  
• The ability to put your fingerprint on agency culture and processes.
  
• Paid time off each quarter to volunteer with teammates
  
• Expense budget for relationship building (lunch/coffee/happy hours)
  
• Continued education and career development
  

Venture Public Relations is an equal opportunity employer