6+ years of PR experience at an agency or tech/d2c startup
2+ years in program development and team management
Expert at developing key messaging for emerging products
Strong project manager for multiple teams or large projects
Proficient in media relations
Excellent teacher and talent developer with clear communication
Demonstrated quality work in fast-paced settings
Portfolio showcasing strategic communication and creativity
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day direction of multiple account teams
Provide strategic recommendations to clients
Contribute to challenging and innovative program goals
Teach and coach team members, enhancing overall skill sets
Develop work standards and expectations for individuals and teams
Collaborate with senior team members to pitch new business
Deliver program results and maintain quality client service
Benefits
Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental
401K matching program
Generous paid family leave
Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
Sabbatical leave
Wellness stipend
Mentorship program for internal growth
Virtual-first work environment with flexibility
Community-oriented with in-person team events
Full Job Description
LaunchSquad is currently looking for a public relations manager with direct PR experience capable of leading four accounts across a variety of b2b or b2c technology.
LaunchSquad Account Managers are experienced communications program leaders. They have experience planning, prioritizing and leading across four plus teams in a variety of emerging and expanding verticals including but not limited to: transportation & logistics, enterprise software, AI, and finance.
They use their experience and expertise to guide the day-to-day direction of account teams, provide recommendations to clients and make strategic work decisions. They actively contribute to the work - often taking responsibility for the most challenging or innovative program goals. They are skilled teachers and coaches and establish consistent guidelines for work standards and expectations at an individual and team level. They have an eye for quality work and lead by example to deliver program results to clients.
They work directly with senior team members on agency activities like teaching and coaching talent and pitching new work on new or existing accounts. They love the work they do and are committed to learning and growing their skills alongside teams every day.
Requirements
6+ years of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology/d2c company with at least two years of program development and team management experience
Experience developing key messaging and positioning statements for emerging products or companies
Seasoned plan writer with a knack for translating big ideas into program objectives and priorities; advanced writing and editing skills
Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects
Media relations expert
Effective teacher, coach and talent developer with direct, transparent and inclusive interpersonal communication skills
Track-record of sustained, quality work in fast-paced environments
A portfolio of work that exemplifies original ideas, expert execution and strategic communication
Salary & Benefits
Account Manager salary range is $85,000 - 100,000 depending on experience
Fully covered health benefits including vision and dental
401K matching program
Generous paid family leave
Flexible vacation and rotational Fridays off
Sabbatical leave
Wellness stipend
Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
Virtual first, work from anywhere
People and community oriented with in-person team gatherings
About LaunchSquad
LaunchSquad is a public relations firm that specializes in helping technology companies launch new products and services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. LaunchSquad has worked with a variety of clients, including Dropbox, Fitbit, and Square. The company has won numerous awards for its work, including PRWeek's Boutique Agency of the Year award in 2015. LaunchSquad has offices in San Francisco, New York, Boston, and Seattle.