Director of Public Relations Job at HAUS in New York

Serve as the senior-most PR lead on client accounts, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives and founding teams of frontier technology companies
Develop overarching PR strategies that align with business objectives, funding milestones, product launches, and long-term brand positioning goals
Lead high-stakes communications initiatives including funding announcements, M&A activity, crisis management, and major product launches
Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, including editors and senior reporters at leading technology, business, and policy publications
Oversee account teams of varying sizes (Account Supervisors, Account Managers, Senior Account Executives) ensuring quality delivery and professional development
Craft and refine complex messaging and positioning for highly technical products and innovations, making them accessible to diverse audiences such as customers, engineering talent, policymakers, and investors.
Identify and secure speaking opportunities, award submissions, and thought leadership platforms for client executives
Lead new business development efforts including pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
Mentor and develop PR talent across the agency, setting standards for excellence and fostering a culture of strategic thinking
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and media environment to proactively advise clients on opportunities and risks
Manage client relationships at the executive level, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point
Contribute to agency growth through thought leadership, industry participation, and representing HAUS in the market
Qualifications

8+ years of public relations experience with at least 3-5 years in a director or senior leadership role at a PR agency
Extensive experience developing and executing PR strategies for B2B technology companies, with deep expertise in frontier tech sectors (AI, quantum computing, biotech, robotics, etc.)
Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes communications including funding announcements, crisis situations, and strategic pivots
Established network of senior-level media relationships across technology, business, and vertical trade publications
Demonstrated success leading and developing PR teams, with strong mentorship and people management skills
Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with experience translating business goals into communications strategies
Outstanding writing and communication skills across all formats and audiences
Experience advising C-level executives and boards on communications strategy
Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, funding landscape, and venture capital dynamics
Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and stakeholders while maintaining strategic oversight
Track record contributing to new business development and agency growth
Preferences

Experience working with companies through multiple funding stages, acquisitions, or IPOs
Relationships with venture capital firms and startup ecosystem influencers
Background in technology journalism or technical subject matter expertise
Experience managing crisis communications and sensitive corporate situations
Track record of building executive profiles and securing high-impact thought leadership placements
Understanding of emerging technology trends and ability to identify market opportunities
Speaking experience or published thought leadership in PR or technology sectors
Salary Range

$145,000 - 165,000
Location

This is a remote role
Preference will be given to candidates located in major tech hubs including: New York, Boston, DC, Chicago, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle.
By joining HAUS, you’ll be an integral part of a close-knit team and your contributions will have a direct and meaningful impact on the successes of our clients, our agency, and the future of our society. We are a small but rapidly growing agency and as an early employee at HAUS you will be instrumental in helping us shape the culture and operational processes that will guide our growth for years to come.
Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums 100% covered by HAUS for employee and family plans
Paid parental leave
401k
Gym membership reimbursement
Eligible for profit sharing after 1 year of employment
Significant opportunities for rapid career advancement
Opportunity to work with startups building the coolest tech you've ever seen
About HAUS

HAUS is the world’s first integrated public relations and creative services agency purpose built for deep tech startups and scaleups.
In January 2022, we set out on a mission to accelerate the adoption of technologies that maximize freedom, material abundance, and human flourishing.
Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to support more than 100 startups, scaleups, venture firms, research labs, and other organizations in industries including artificial intelligence, aerospace, biotechnology, climate, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, semiconductors, robotics, and more.
As a member of the HAUS team, you'll have a front row seat for the future and work directly with founders building transformative technologies to help tell their story. And because HAUS is a startup too, you'll have the opportunity to shape how we operate and grow. We move fast and we’re looking for builders who are deeply curious about the world, love technology, and are optimistic about the future.

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