ICR is hiring: PR Associate - Tech Sector in New York

Job Description

Public Relations Associate – Technology PR Group

Job Location

Greater New York City area, or Norwalk, CT

Job Requirements

ICR, a leading strategic communications and advisory firm, is seeking an Associate with 1-2 years agency and/or related experience to work closely with senior management to provide strategic counsel and media relations support.

This experienced Associate is responsible for helping teams drive the tactical execution of plans and campaigns to exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate is passionate about storytelling and media relations, and can excel in a team environment where management and junior staff collectively roll up their sleeves to do the work aimed at achieving outstanding results.

ICR is a premier global strategic communications and advisory firm specializing in integrated solutions for publicly and privately held companies. It provides counsel and execution across a range of critical communications disciplines, enabling clients to effectively engage with investors, media, customers, and other key stakeholders.

Leveraging deep sector expertise and a Wall Street perspective, ICR offers tailored services including investor relations, public relations, crisis management, transaction communications (including IPOs and M&A), and digital and social media strategies. The firm's approach is characterized by senior-level engagement on all client mandates, ensuring strategic insights and experienced execution.

ICR distinguishes itself through its comprehensive understanding of capital markets dynamics and its ability to craft compelling narratives that resonate with sophisticated audiences. This expertise, combined with a commitment to client success, positions ICR as a trusted advisor for organizations navigating complex business challenges and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Play a significant role in the research, planning and development of strategic corporate communications programs


• Maintain strong relationships with business, technology and industry media


• Assist with financial transactions, new product launches, (virtual) events and other major media milestones


• Develop client content, including contributed articles, press releases, media pitches, case studies and digital content


• Proactive media relations to achieve quality placements


• Maintain and enhance client relations


• Understand the client’s overall business objectives in order to effectively create and promote PR campaigns


• Assist with media training for IPOs and other major milestones


• Work directly with NYSE and Nasdaq on IPO listing day media opportunities


• Manage media tracking and coverage reporting


• Assist with new business pitches and pitch prep

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant agency or client-side PR experience


• Excellent writing, verbal and presentation skills


• Excellent organizational and planning skills; able to work quickly under pressure, handling and prioritizing multiple assignments


• Ability to manage tasks, times, and meet weekly/monthly KPIs in a virtual work environment


• Creative and energetic personality
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and deadlines


• Understanding of enterprise technology trends and evolving PR landscape (earned/owned/paid media)


• Previous experience working with enterprise technology and financial tech highly preferred


• B.S/B.A required with concentration in public relations, marketing, business communications or related field preferred