Are you a media rockstar? Do you love exploring and learning about new emerging tech in adtech, martech, cybersecurity and blockchain? Are Recode, TechCrunch, Business Insider or Fortune some of the first sites you read in the morning to catch up on news? If you answered yes to those three questions, let’s chat! This opportunity with 5WPR promises to offer challenges and professional development in an environment where drive, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for working with trailblazing technology results in incredible success.
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Work with innovative and engaging clients
- Write and develop media materials – press kits, press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, bios, case studies and backgrounders
- Develop and maintain relationships with influential members of the media in order to ensure placements
- Develop strategic communication plans, including media opportunities, tactics, and timelines consistent with the overall PR strategy
- Execute and advise on PR strategies and collaboratively develop strategic media plans
- Create and develop pro-active pitch ideas for clients based on their industry, current trends and various announcements
- Monitor media and seek out speaking opportunities for clients as “experts in their field”
- Daily client interaction to update, report on and discuss media relations
- Assist in the research, writing and development of new business proposals and presentations
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior-level staff
- Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for clients
Here’s what you have:
- B.S/B.A in Public Relations or related field
- At least 3 to 4 years of PR agency experience- Prior experience in Tech PR needed
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Creative and energetic personality
Why you’ll love working here:
- Competitive salary and extensive benefits & wellness program
- Flexible PTO
- Summer Fridays (also Winter, Spring and Fall Fridays!)
- A flexible, hybrid work model
- Family planning support including an expanded parental leave
- Growth and development initiatives including “5W University”
- Access to season tickets for pro sports teams
- Charitable giving initiatives including company matching donation program and paid volunteer days
NYC Salary Range: $65K-$80K
Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications
For more information please visit:
www.5wpr.com