Blazel is hiring: Head of Media & PR Tech in Palo Alto

We’re hiring a Director of Tech PR to build and lead a modern earned‑media function that combines classic relationship‑driven pitching with AI‑driven research, targeting, and scale. This is not a legacy PR role. We are on the path to disrupt the traditional PR Model.

You will work with the CMO & CEO to architect a net‑new platform that powers how we identify, evaluate, and activate media opportunities across a rapidly evolving ecosystem that secures coverage and podcast bookings across hundreds of clients simultaneously.

Responsibilities include cultivating strong relationships with tier‑1 media contacts, managing a team of PR specialists, and working with our AI engineers to automate the pitching process.

Earned Media Strategy

• Define the strategy for securing steady editorial coverage and podcast appearances for a large number of tech clients.
• Build a scalable playbook that blends human judgment with AI targeting, research, and personalization.
• Set KPIs for volume, conversion rates, lead times, and narrative quality.

Execution Across Many Active Clients

• Oversee the full pipeline of pitching, follow‑ups, scheduling, and post‑placement workflows.
• Review and refine pitches so they align with each client’s expertise and current themes.
• Stay on top of hundreds of moving parts across a broad client base without losing quality or pace.

Relationship building

• Develop and grow direct relationships with podcast hosts, bookers, journalists, and editors across tech, business, and category‑specific media.
• Maintain strong credibility by consistently delivering relevant, well‑prepared guests and sharp story angles.

Team Management & Scaling

• Initially manage two full‑time offshore staff responsible for list building, research, and systematic follow‑ups.
• Grow the team to be able to increase our scale.
• Implement processes that deliver predictable output and eliminate bottlenecks.
• Establish quality control across volume‑heavy operations.

Systems & AI‑driven operations

• Own the PR tech stack (CRM, databases, tracking tools).
• Use AI agents, enrichment tools, and automated workflows to scale research, improve pitch targeting, and increase placement efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure messaging and positioning remain accurate across content and earned media.

Experience required

• 6–10+ years in PR, media relations, communications, podcast booking, or editorial outreach.
• Experience handling many simultaneous stakeholders or clients – ideally in an environment with constant deadlines and output expectations.

Nice to Have

• Experience helping build or shape an AI‑driven or data‑centric product.
• Product‑adjacent experience (acting as a product owner or defining internal tools).
• Background working with emerging media platforms or non‑traditional distribution.
• Early‑stage or high‑growth startup experience.

About Blazel

Blazel is an AI startup that helps founders and executives grow their audience, build trust, and convert new clients, on LinkedIn, social, and media platforms. Our AI does the heavy lifting paired with a seasoned content strategist team so our clients can focus on building their company.

EEOC Statement

Blazel is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on any protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, we’re happy to provide them.

Seniority Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Media and Telecommunications