6+ years of public relations experience, 2+ years of program development and team management, Experience developing key messaging, Advanced writing and editing skills, Media relations expertise.
Key responsabilities:
Lead four accounts in technology sectors
Guide day-to-day direction of account teams
Provide recommendations to clients
Teach and coach talent within the agency
Develop program goals and manage projects
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LaunchSquad is an award-winning public relations and creative communications agency with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston and Chicago. We love nothing more than to tell a good story. For the last two decades, we’ve been building powerhouse brands by doing just that. We’ve crafted thousands of tailored campaigns for companies that are shaking up industries from retail to municipal power to project management software, and everything in between. Our clients are creating products, services and experiences that are changing the world and how we live in it, and they rely on us to tell their stories in a way designed to maximize impact. It’s a job we don’t take lightly.Let's have better conversations about climate solutions together. Subscribe to The Cooler: thecooler.substack.com
LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Climeworks, and On Running. We are looking for a storyteller to join our team. LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment. We are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity.
LaunchSquad is currently looking for a public relations manager with direct PR experience capable of leading four accounts across a variety of b2b or b2c technology.
LaunchSquad Account Managers are experienced communications program leaders. They have experience planning, prioritizing and leading across four plus teams in a variety of emerging and expanding verticals including but not limited to: transportation & logistics, enterprise software, AI, and finance.
They use their experience and expertise to guide the day-to-day direction of account teams, provide recommendations to clients and make strategic work decisions. They actively contribute to the work - often taking responsibility for the most challenging or innovative program goals. They are skilled teachers and coaches and establish consistent guidelines for work standards and expectations at an individual and team level. They have an eye for quality work and lead by example to deliver program results to clients.
They work directly with senior team members on agency activities like teaching and coaching talent and pitching new work on new or existing accounts. They love the work they do and are committed to learning and growing their skills alongside teams every day.
Requirements
6+ years of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology/d2c company with at least two years of program development and team management experience
Experience developing key messaging and positioning statements for emerging products or companies
Seasoned plan writer with a knack for translating big ideas into program objectives and priorities; advanced writing and editing skills
Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects
Media relations expert
Effective teacher, coach and talent developer with direct, transparent and inclusive interpersonal communication skills
Track-record of sustained, quality work in fast-paced environments
A portfolio of work that exemplifies original ideas, expert execution and strategic communication
Salary & Benefits
Account Manager salary range is $85,000 - 100,000 depending on experience
Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental
401K matching program
Generous paid family leave
Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
Sabbatical leave
Wellness stipend
Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
Virtual first, work from anywhere
People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings
At LaunchSquad, we care about our work, our clients and our community. We are a people-first company committed to making sure everyone has a great experience and an equal opportunity to grow and succeed. If you’re looking for a new opportunity, and you’re excited about our work and community, we’d love to hear from you.
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Level of experience:Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Public Relations and Communications
Spoken language(s):
English
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