Presto Phoenix, Inc. is hiring: Content & PR Specialist in San Francisco

Presto is the largest American drive-thru Voice AI company, bringing the latest Voice AI tech to the real world to fully automate drive-thru ordering, transforming the drive-thru into a revenue engine with AI-driven personalization and efficiency. Presto's Voice AI solution decreases labor costs, improves staff productivity, increases revenue, and enhances the guest experience. Some of the most recognized restaurant names in the US are already customers.

We are seeking a talented and driven Content & PR Specialist to help elevate our brand, amplify our content creation, and support our public relations efforts. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality content, managing content initiatives, and supporting PR tasks. You will play a key part in shaping and maintaining our brand voice across various marketing and media channels.

The ideal candidate is AI‑native and highly conversant with AI‑driven creative tools, bringing a deep understanding of how to leverage emerging technologies to enhance storytelling and content efficiency. We’re looking for someone entrepreneurial and resourceful, ideally with startup experience, who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments and brings a strong intuitive sense of aesthetics to everything they create.

If you're passionate about content creation, storytelling, and boosting brand presence—and are excited to help shape the narrative of an innovative technology company—we’d love to hear from you!

Location preference: San Francisco Bay Area (preferred).

Responsibilities:

• Content Creation: Create, produce, and manage a diverse range of content, including blog posts, simple videos, press releases, case studies, product collaterals, white papers, social media posts, website content, and more to showcase our solutions and position us as leaders in the QSR industry.
• AI‑Enhanced Creativity: Use AI‑powered creative tools to streamline production, generate concepts, and enhance content output across written, visual, and multimedia formats.
• Content for Multimedia: Develop engaging content for webinars, podcasts, livestreams, contests, testimonials, and short‑form videos to enhance brand awareness and effectively promote our solutions to our audience.
• Public Relations: Draft and distribute press releases, pitch stories to reporters, and assist in maintaining media relationships to increase brand visibility.
• Social Media Engagement: Grow our presence on social media platforms, create engaging posts, and foster meaningful relationships with our audience and customers.
• Content Calendar Management: Plan and manage content schedules to ensure timely publication and alignment with broader campaigns and business objectives.
• SEO Optimization: Ensure all content is optimized for search engines to increase organic traffic, improve search rankings, and enhance online visibility.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to gather insights and create relevant, customer‑focused content that speaks to the needs of our target audience.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on industry trends, competitive strategies, and emerging content marketing techniques to ensure our content remains relevant and innovative.
• Vendor and Partner Collaboration: Collaborate with external vendors, freelancers, and partners to produce high‑quality content as needed.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in content creation, public relations, or related fields, with a strong portfolio of work examples.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Demonstrated ability to thrive in startup or fast‑moving environments, taking initiative and ownership of projects.
• AI Fluency: Deep familiarity with generative AI and creative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, Runway, Synthesia) to enhance storytelling, design, and productivity.
• Media Skills: Experience with multimedia content creation (video, podcasting, webinars), familiarity with content distribution platforms (e.g., Hootsuite, Mailchimp), and PR experience.
• Design Skills: Proficiency in design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), with strong design talent for a range of media, including web, print, and social media platforms.
• Aesthetic Sensibility: Strong intuitive sense of aesthetics and design cohesion across visual and written content.
• Writing Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail. Ability to adapt tone and style for different platforms and audiences.
• Social Media Expertise: Strong understanding of social media platforms (LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.) and best practices for engagement and audience growth.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to create SEO‑optimized content and work with content management systems (CMS).
• Team Player: Comfortable working collaboratively with various teams (Sales, Account Management, Customer Success, etc.).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field (preferred).

The U.S. base salary range for this position is approximately $65,000 - $98,000 annually + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all U.S. locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Presto Phoenix, it is not typical for the individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role; compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case.

Presto Phoenix has a compensation strategy that aims to reward high performers and retain them for the long term. Other benefits to U.S.-based employees include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program, and paid time off (PTO). For more information, visit www.presto.com.

We value people from all walks of life and are committed to creating an inclusive hiring process and work environment. We especially encourage historically underrepresented candidates to apply. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact recruiting@presto.com.