LaunchSquad

Lead and develop public relations programs, manage teams, and develop key messaging for emerging tech companies. | Requires 6+ years of PR experience, team management, media relations expertise, and experience with emerging products. | LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology companies like Waabi, Cohere, Fauna and Oxide. We are looking for a passionate leader and storyteller to join our team and continue the expansion of our frontier and deep tech practice. We understand the extraordinary impact the next generation of deep tech companies will have on the world and have made it our business to help define and share their stories of transformation. 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 plus accounts across a variety of b2b and deep tech, including cybersecurity and AI. Account Managers are responsible for building creative, proactive public relations programs from scratch. They lead teams, activate program work, provide recommendations and feedback to clients and teammates and make strategic work and people decisions. Account Managers partner with LaunchSquad leaders to develop the story and strategy for accounts. They lead the execution of account work often taking responsibility for the most challenging or innovative program goals. Account Managers are also skilled teachers and coaches. They know exactly what each team member needs to focus on to reach their growth goals. Account Managers are seasoned public relations professionals. They have an eye for quality work and lead by example. 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 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 • Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects • Media relations expert • Advanced writing and editing skills • Effective teacher, coach and talent developer • Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills • Collaborative approach to public relations • 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 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Own and oversee large pieces of public relations programs across multiple accounts, lead client relationships, and mentor junior teammates. | 3+ years of public relations experience, account leadership, media relations proficiency, strong writing skills, and ability to manage multiple projects. | 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 Senior Account Executives are experienced public relations professionals. They are active participants on four accounts responsible for owning and overseeing large pieces of public relations programs. At times, they also oversee the day-to-day operations of smaller account teams.Senior Account Executives have a track-record of generating consistent, impactful results.They are expert writers and seasoned media pitchers. They are comfortable placing proactive company stories and writing contributed articles for executives independently. Senior Account Executives are confident in their ability to do the work and are learning how to lead clients. They teach new, junior teammates the fundamentals of public relations and share their knowledge and ideas across teams.Requirements3+ of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology companyExperience leading accounts and driving significant portions of a public relations programsCapable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projectsMedia relations proficiencySolid writing and editing skillsAbility to share knowledge and teach teammates how to execute public relations activities at an individual levelDirect, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skillsCollaborative, consistent approach to work and teamTrack-record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environmentsDiverse work samples that exemplify expert execution of public relations goalsSalary & BenefitsSenior Account Executives are salary, exempt and the salary range is $70,000 - $85,000Mentorship program focused on internal growth and developmentFully covered health benefits including vision and dental401K matching programGenerous paid family leaveFlexible vacation and rotational Fridays offSabbatical leaveWellness stipendVirtual first, work from anywherePeople and community oriented with in-person team gatherings$70,000 - $85,000 a yearAt 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr