LaunchSquad

Public relations and creative communications agency

Account Executive - PR & Communications

PR & CommunicationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$55k - $65k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience at a communications agency or startup technology company, focused on public relations, social media, or digital marketing.
Strong writing skills and experience with multiple formats, including bylines, pitches, and social content, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives.
Media relations experience, including a track record of impactful placements and proactive storytelling.
Ability to manage projects, stay organized, and work across multiple projects and competing timelines.
Interest in consuming news, following media trends, innovation, and technology.
Ability to collaborate reliably on a team and manage and communicate information effectively.
Direct and inclusive interpersonal communication skills.
Track record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Participate actively on four accounts and develop new and existing storytelling opportunities for clients.
Build subject-matter expertise on complex topics and learn new technology products and services quickly.
Research and develop structured bylines and concise pitches.
Build relationships with key media contacts and identify proactive media opportunities for clients.
Develop and write thought-leadership content for executives.
Independently drive public relations and communications work forward and balance competing priorities across client teams.
Develop understanding of the digital landscape, including social media strategies and influencer marketing campaigns, to amplify brand narratives.
Produce consistent, high-quality results and share knowledge to guide teammates' day-to-day work.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to integrate earned media efforts with digital marketing campaigns.
Diverse work samples demonstrating execution of integrated communications goals, including placements, social campaigns, and thought leadership.

Salary Range: 55000 to 65000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

LaunchSquad helps innovative brands tell their stories. Since 2000, we’ve partnered with leading technology, consumer lifestyle, and media companies to create integrated earned, owned, and digital programs that build awareness and drive growth.

We’re looking for an Account Executive to play a critical role in executing integrated media relations, executive communications, and complex technical and digital storytelling programs for innovative companies like Waabi, Prelude Ventures and OnRunning. LaunchSquad has a flexible, hybrid environment. Fully remote or hybrid candidates are welcome to apply.

Account Executives embody a growth mindset, embrace challenges and drive continuous activity on teams. 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 well-versed in core PR & communications work, independently drive work forward, and can balance competing priorities and objectives across all client teams. They are developing an understanding of the digital landscape, including social media strategies and influencer marketing campaigns, to amplify brand narratives. 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 experience at a communications agency or start-up technology company, with a focus on PR, social media, or digital marketing
Skilled writer, with experience across multiple formats (including bylines, pitches, social) and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
Media relations experience, including a track record of impactful placements and proactive storytelling
Capable project manager with a knack for staying organized and working across multiple projects and competing timelines
Passion for consuming the news and following media trends, with an interest in innovation and technology
Consistent and reliable team collaborator, skilled in managing and communicating information effectively
Direct, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
Track-record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environments
Ability to integrate earned media efforts with digital marketing campaigns is a plus
Diverse work samples that exemplify execution of integrated communications goals, including placements, social campaigns, and thought leadership, encouraged

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 are excited about telling meaningful stories with a team of curious, kind and talented people, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Company

LaunchSquad

Public relations and creative communications agency

LaunchSquad provides public relations and creative communications services for innovative and emerging companies. Its offerings include public relations, story development, content creation, media engagement, and integrated campaigns tailored to each client’s business goals. The firm differentiates itself with a long track record, a broad mix of capabilities (including content marketing and technical content creation), and the ability to scale from startups to growth-stage clients, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Chicago and a team of over 100; it expanded its capabilities by acquiring Megawatt in 2024. Its goal is to help partners gain visibility, build their brand, and achieve measurable business results through strategic storytelling and targeted media outreach.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 1999

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