Senior Associate, Media & Strategic Communications

Reposted 20 Days Ago
New York City, NY, USA
In-Office
85K-105K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
As a Senior Associate, you'll lead media relations for clients, shaping narratives, pitching media outlets, and developing press materials while cultivating media relationships and supporting client visibility strategies.
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About Capital V

Capital V is a premier consulting and advisory firm for CEOs, innovators, and high-profile individuals. We partner with leaders driving transformative change in industries like fintech, PropTech, and AI through high-stakes communications, strategic positioning, and executive advisory. Our founder is a seasoned advisor to billion-dollar companies, and we operate at the intersection of media influence and business strategy.

About The Role

Capital V is hiring a media-driven Senior Associate to help lead earned comms for a portfolio of high-growth clients. You’ll shape narratives, pitch top-tier outlets, and serve as a trusted partner to founders and operators. Ideal candidates bring a sharp news sense, strong writing, and 3+ years of Public Relations (PR) or Journalism experience.

What You’ll Own

You’ll own the full media execution for high-growth clients—helping shape how founders show up in the press and driving visibility where it matters most.

  • Media Relations: Pitch and secure coverage across Bloomberg, WSJ, TechCrunch, Axios, and others

  • Narrative Development: Translate founder POVs into smart, compelling storylines

  • Press Materials: Draft press releases, backgrounders, messaging, and prep docs

  • Reporter Relationships: Cultivate a growing network of media contacts

  • Client Strategy: Support media and visibility plans for launches, fundraises, and special projects

  • Special Projects: Craft investor decks, op-eds, and rapid-response press for fundraises/launches

Who Thrives Here

  • 3-4 years in financial/tech PR or journalism (agency experience ideal), with a portfolio of earned media wins

  • Skilled writer and communicator with sound editorial judgment

  • Self-starter with an eye for what’s newsworthy and timely

  • Excited to grow fast, take ownership, and learn at the founder level

Why Join Capital V?

  • Accelerated Growth: Our founder and managing partner mentors you as a future director from day one—with real exposure to high-level strategy and decision-making

  • Portfolio-Building: Shape narratives for category-defining companies, founders, and funds at pivotal moments

  • Elite Access: Work directly with investors and innovators who are actively changing industries

  • Founder-Led Momentum: Be part of the next chapter from a founder who built and sold one of the most respected firms in the industry

Skills Required

  • 3-4 years in financial/tech PR or journalism (agency experience ideal)
  • Strong writing and communication skills
  • Portfolio of earned media wins
  • Self-starter with news judgment
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The Company
HQ: New York, New York
10 Employees

What We Do

We help CEOs and innovators with transformative visions break through the noise and lead their industries. Top leaders and companies trust us for strategic communications, thought leadership, and high-stakes reputation management. We're turning vision into visibility.

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