LaunchSquad

Public Relations Account Executive

Reposted 21 Days Ago

4 Locations

In-Office or Remote

55K-65K

Junior

Other • Professional Services

The Role

As a Public Relations Account Executive, you'll develop storytelling opportunities, pitch to media, manage projects, and collaborate with teams across various accounts.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 Public Relations Account Executives are evolving public relations professionals. They are active participants on four accounts responsible for developing new and existing storytelling opportunities for clients. They have experience developing subject matter expertise for complex topics and can quickly dive into learning about new technology products and services.

Account Executives are known for well-researched, structured bylines and thoughtful, concise pitches. They actively build new relationships with key media contacts and find new proactive media opportunities for clients. They develop and write key pieces of thought leadership content for executives. They are good at the work and can balance competing priorities and objectives across four teams. Team leaders rely on Account Executives to produce consistent, high-quality results. New teammates rely on Account Executives to share knowledge and guide day-to-day work.

Requirements

2+ years of public relations experience
Experienced project manager with a knack for staying organized and working across multiple competing projects and timelines
Proficient writer and editor
Media pitching experience preferred
Passion for consuming the news and following media trends; interest in technology is a plus
Effective facilitator of information and reliable, consistent collaborator on teams
Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
Track-record of sustained, high-quality work in fast-paced environments
Writing samples and/or media placements encouraged

Salary & Benefits

Account Executives are salary, exempt and the salary range is $55,000 - $65,000.
Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
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
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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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, CA

113 Employees

Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

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.

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