Bateman Agency Inc. is hiring: Public Relations Associate in San Francisco

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Join Leading High Tech PR Firm, Bateman Agency

Seeking Dynamic Account Associate

Bateman Agency is looking for a Bay Area-based Account Associate who is passionate about communications, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Expand Your Career with Bateman Agency, Inc.

As an Associate at Bateman Agency, you will play a foundational role in the daily work of helping our clients tell their stories to the right audiences in the right forum at the right time. You’ll work directly with our clients and the media and influencers that are important to their growth. You’ll be mentored by the agency’s senior staff so you can truly build and expand your craft. You’ll have a chance to work with more junior employees to give them the benefits of your experience, too. And you’ll do it all for an agency that celebrates diversity, transparency, inclusion and a well-balanced work/life equation...an agency that is genuinely different.

We are an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion and a place where you can bring your authentic self to work daily.

What you’d be doing day-to-day:

• Supporting client teams on all PR program elements—from research to execution
• Building smart, strategic media and influencer lists from scratch
• Proactively pitching the press and helping land meaningful media coverage
• Drafting and editing press materials, including pitches and releases, with clarity and precision
• Coordinating logistics for client announcements, briefings, and events
• Staffing briefings and handling follow-up with Tier 2 and Tier 3 media
• Tracking media coverage, scanning news, and flagging timely opportunities
• Updating speaking trackers and identifying high-impact event opportunities for clients
• Managing award submissions and editorial calendars
• Supporting new business initiatives and contributing to brainstorms

Qualifications

• A passion for technology and its impact on the world
• A desire to work for an agency that values individuals, diversity, transparency and humanity
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, majors in Communications, English or Journalism a plus
• 1-3 years of communications or PR experience, preferably with technology companies or related industries
• Experience working with clients (prior agency experience is a plus, but not required)
• Excellent organizational, communications (written and verbal) and time management skills
• Proficiency with basic computer and PR tech applications including Cision, Sysomos, MuckRack, Meltwater, Highrise, Google Workspace Suite and News Alerts, and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel to and from client meetings as appropriate
• Generous vacation package
• Paid holidays
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Cell phone and internet stipends

Compensation

• Salary range, based on experience, is $65,000 - $80,000

Why Join Bateman Agency?

• Domain Expertise: We focus exclusively on technology companies, ensuring deep industry knowledge.
• Collaboration-First Culture: We work alongside our clients to create transformative outcomes.
• Team of Strategists: You’ll work with seasoned professionals who prioritize mentorship and growth.
• Innovative Environment: We thrive on proactive ideas, media ingenuity, and results-driven strategies.

If you're passionate about communications and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your resume to people@bateman.agency and become part of a team where your ideas, skills, and growth matter.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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