Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, our staff is based across the country, covering all continental US time zones. Our team also includes experts in both social and traditional media as well as recognized influencer, financial and public affairs gurus. We are a virtual company with our staff all working from the comfort of their home.
Job DescriptionPR Account Associate
Company Description
Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, our staff is based across the country, covering all continental US time zones. Our team also includes experts in both social and traditional media as well as recognized influencer, financial and public affairs gurus. We are a virtual company with our staff all working from the comfort of their home.
Job Description
Salary: Highly competitive
Benefits and Perks: Fully paid medical, dental and vision including dependents; monthly wellness stipend, phone and internet stipend; paid maternity/paternity leave; attention to work-life balance
Location: SF Bay Area preferred but will consider other locations
Work from Home: We’re an award-winning all virtual firm offering high teamwork and flexibility
Reports to: Principals
Purpose of Role
Join our fast-growing and closely-knit organization as Account Associate - responsible for conducting research, identifying needs, and developing PR material across a portfolio of 4-5 Bospar clients. Works with team members to enhance client image by delivering day-to-day client work and playing a key support role within the team. You’ll join a strong team of fellow associates to help our leadership team drive the continued success of our award-winning company. We seek a self-starter with strong PR skills and a proven track record.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide client service administration support; attend meetings, handle scheduling and logistics
- Research, compile and analyze client media coverage
- Write, edit and proof-read material including press releases, pitch letters, fact sheets and client correspondence
- Demonstrate general knowledge of social media tools
- Assist with media list building
- Media outreach to secure stories on behalf of clients in print, broadcast and interactive media outlets
- Participate in new business process, including research and proposal preparation
Scope of role
Account support for a wide range of clients, which may be local or in other parts of the U.S. Some clients may be international.
Key Relationships
Internal – account team and other department members, colleagues across the business, including international when applicable.
External – client team, journalists, media professionals and vendors.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- A minimum of 6 months’ experience as an Account Associate or similar role
- Bachelor’s Degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, English or related field
- Knowledge of social media
- Knowledge of PR software such as Cision and Meltwater
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Ability to take responsibility for projects and to see them through to completion
- A problem solver
- The ability to be flexible with changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Functions well as a member of a team
Qualifications
College Degree
PR Agency experience
Additional information
Please provide recent resume.
Additional InformationPlease provide recent resume.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 6 months' experience as an Account Associate or similar role
- Bachelor's degree in PR, Communications, Marketing, English or related field
- Knowledge of social media tools
- Knowledge of PR software such as Cision and Meltwater
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to take responsibility for projects and see them through to completion
- Problem-solving ability
- Flexibility with changing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Ability to function well as a member of a team
- PR agency experience
What We Do
Bospar is an award-winning, international boutique technology public relations and marketing agency known for its 'Politely Pushy®' approach. The firm helps innovative tech and health companies gain visibility and market leadership through data-driven PR strategies, bold storytelling, and high-impact media coverage. They offer full-service expertise in media relations, crisis management, social media marketing, and reputation management for clients ranging from startups to global enterprises.
