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Deep Tech Public Relations Lead

3 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States LaunchSquad Full time

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology companies like Waabi, Cohere, Fauna and Oxide. We are looking for a passionate leader and storyteller to join our team and continue the expansion of our frontier and deep tech practice. We understand the extraordinary impact the next generation of deep tech companies will have on the world and have made it our business to help define and share their stories of transformation. LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment. We are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity.

LaunchSquad is currently looking for a public relations manager with direct PR experience capable of leading four plus accounts across a variety of b2b and deep tech, including cybersecurity and AI.

Account Managers are responsible for building creative, proactive public relations programs from scratch. They lead teams, activate program work, provide recommendations and feedback to clients and teammates and make strategic work and people decisions. Account Managers partner with LaunchSquad leaders to develop the story and strategy for accounts. They lead the execution of account work often taking responsibility for the most challenging or innovative program goals. Account Managers are also skilled teachers and coaches. They know exactly what each team member needs to focus on to reach their growth goals.

Account Managers are seasoned public relations professionals. They have an eye for quality work and lead by example. 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 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
  • Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects
  • Media relations expert
  • Advanced writing and editing skills
  • Effective teacher, coach and talent developer
  • Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
  • Collaborative approach to public relations
  • 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 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

At LaunchSquad, we care about our work, our clients and our community. We are a people-first company committed to making sure everyone has a great experience and an equal opportunity to grow and succeed. If you're looking for a new opportunity, and you're excited about our work and community, we'd love to hear from you.

LaunchSquad Vaccination Policy

All new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible to start employment at LaunchSquad. To be considered fully vaccinated, a new hire must be 14 days beyond the final shot of their vaccine. (For the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, that means 14 days beyond their first and only shot. For the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, that means 14 days beyond their second and final shot.) Other vaccines may be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required by the new hire's start date. LaunchSquad is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates who are unable to receive a vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief and will provide reasonable accommodations where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so.