Public Relations Associate

Position Summary
Associate – Communications

Responsibilities

Create high‑quality pitches, executive prep documents, speaking abstracts, and award submissions.

Contribute to campaign plans and brainstorming sessions, bringing fresh ideas for news hooks and seasonal trends.

Build and maintain hyper‑targeted media and influencer lists using tools such as Muck Rack, Cision, or Propel.

Monitor media, provide analysis, and report on metrics.

Proactively pitch media and influencers, develop media relationships, and identify key enterprise influencers and analysts to broaden the client’s share of voice.

Own end‑to‑end management of speaking and awards programs, including deadline tracking, submission writing, and results reporting.

Conduct daily media monitoring for clients, competitors, and industry shifts (e.g., regulatory changes or major M&A).

Develop monthly and quarterly coverage reports, providing qualitative analysis on how coverage aligns with client KPIs.

Maintain trackers, status reports, and internal drives, keeping them organized and up to date.

Qualifications

1–3 years of communications or public‑relations experience, preferably with technology companies or related industries.

Experience working with clients; prior agency experience is a plus but not required.

Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication, and time‑management skills.

Proficiency with PR technology tools such as Muck Rack, Lexis, Sysomos, Meltwater, CatchPole, Google Docs, News Alerts, and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Ability to travel to and from client meetings as appropriate.

Bonus points for technology experience with audience insights, podcasting, video, etc.

Knowledge in any of our practice areas: Life Sciences, Trust (Cyber Security), Commerce & Supply Chain (Retail/Marketing/Sales Tech), Future Stack (Enterprise), Future of Work, Corporate.

Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package with profit sharing, a 401(k) matching program, a professional development stipend, and comprehensive benefits—including healthcare, disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid holidays.

Compensation
Expected salary range: $55,000–$70,000, not including year‑end profit sharing bonus.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. We hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, disability status, or veteran status. Beyond basic categories, we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior from gaining a foothold in our office. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of identity.

#J-18808-Ljbffr