Communications Associate - SF

Archetype; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $23.00

Conversion $1000

401k match

Insurance premiums covered

Mental health benefits

Sabbatical after 6 years

Disability leave

Archetype Academy

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Archetype is launching a six-month Associate Program designed for recent graduates to start a career in tech communications and marketing, with mentorship from senior staff and daily coaching.

As a full-time, temporary position, Associates will support 4–5 client account teams, draft press materials, develop social content, and assist with new business efforts, gaining insight into daily agency work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Interest in public relations, content creation and social media.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for technology.
• Available for a full-time, six-month commitment.

Responsibilities

• Support 4–5 client account teams.
• Draft press materials, including news releases, media alerts and pitch letters.
• Develop social media content for Twitter, Facebook (Meta) and LinkedIn.
• Read, track and report on relevant business and industry trade news.
• Create and maintain media lists and identify proactive media opportunities.
• Assist with new business efforts, brainstorms, and research.
• Participate in weekly internal meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Tech interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

We are Archetype

At Archetype, you help clients think bigger, go further, and achieve more. With over 40 years of experience and 21 offices worldwide, you join a team of 650+ creative individuals turning ambitions into success.

We are Archetype

At Archetype, you help clients think bigger, go further, and achieve more. With over 40 years of experience and 21 offices worldwide, you join a team of 650+ creative individuals turning ambitions into success. Our people are the heart of our achievements. Whether you're starting out or a seasoned pro, if you take pride in your work and have bold ambitions, Archetype might be the place for you. You are a creative thinker, problem solver, and storyteller. You thrive in a high-standard environment, where curiosity is encouraged, ambition celebrated, and kindness valued. As a self‑motivated storyteller, you break new ground with strategic, creative campaigns. Your unique ideas and perspectives help us do our best work and make a difference in the world.

The Role

The Associate Program is designed for college graduates who are looking to launch a career in tech communications and marketing. Our six‑month program is hands‑on and gives our Associates the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of communications and marketing in a creative environment where they receive mentorship from senior staff + coaching from peers every day. Associates become fully‑fledged team members, allowing them to make an impact, learn the ropes and gain direct insight into the day‑to‑day of integrated communications professionals. Length of Graduate Program: Six (6) months, temporary full‑time

What you do

• Support 4-5 client account teams
• Draft press materials, including news releases, media alerts and pitch letters
• Develop social media content for Twitter, Facebook (Meta) and LinkedIn
• Read, track and report on relevant business and industry trade news
• Create and maintain media lists and identify proactive media opportunities
• Assist with new business efforts, brainstorms, and research
• Participate in weekly internal meetings

What you offer

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred
• Interest in public relations, content creation and social media
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment
• A passion for technology
• Available for a full‑time, six‑month commitment

Why Archetype

• A competitive compensation package, including:
• Hourly rate of $23.00
• Conversion of $1000
• 401k with match
• Generous employer contributions toward insurance premiums
• Paid mental health benefits
• Paid sabbatical after every 6 years of continuous employment
• Paid short‑term disability and extensive parental leave benefits
• Archetype Academy, mentorship, and other programs to support career development
• A transparent, collaborative, and inclusive working culture

We’re now a Certified B Corporation in North America. As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. We are committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn, inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

If you meet some but not all of our requirements, we would still love to hear from you. We value unique backgrounds that bring new perspectives to our team, and know that many skills can be adapted or acquired. Strategic communications and marketing requires creativity and problem‑solving, and we know that a diverse team of individuals with differing backgrounds brings out the best work.

Archetype is committed to setting a standard for other agencies by fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. This starts with our employees and carries into our culture and our work. We know that different ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives mean we do the best work and in turn inclusion helps our employees go out in the world to make a difference.

We offer a unique working environment that encourages people to try new things without fear of failure. We work flexibly, we’re agile, and we’re not afraid to experiment