Marketing & Communications Coordinator

SISU; New York (NY); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy that specializes in creative communications for venture capital firms and startups. As a Media Relations Coordinator, you will play a vital role in crafting compelling narratives and securing media placements across various platforms. This full-time, remote position offers a dynamic environment where your storytelling skills and media expertise will shine. With a focus on technology and innovation, you will collaborate with a passionate team to amplify client messages and drive impactful results. If you are eager to make a difference in the world of communications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

401K + match

Vision and dental insurance

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in communications with a focus on media relations.
• Proven track record of securing media coverage for clients.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape.

Responsibilities

• Execute client communications strategies alongside the Founder.
• Pitch stories to journalists and secure media placements.
• Monitor media coverage and provide feedback.

Skills

Media Relations

Writing Skills

Research Skills

Storytelling

Communication Skills

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

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Founder, SISU | creative communications for venture capital firms and startups

SISU is a creative communications consultancy serving both venture capital firms and startups. Using a storytelling-first approach, we help clients craft narratives that resonate with intended audiences – and then determine the best methods to amplify. Our work spans messaging and communications, earned media and owned media, op-eds and social, integrated marketing and unique distribution strategies.

About the Founder

Jenna Birch founded SISU in 2023 after stints leading marketing & communications functions for NFX and Forerunner . In these roles, Jenna both advised portfolio companies and drove brand awareness for the firms. She has worked extensively across sectors, developing thought leadership strategies for VCs and startups in consumer, enterprise, AI, healthcare, web3, the creator economy, sports, fintech/e-commerce, and more. Prior to working in-house at VC firms, Jenna was a longtime journalist, author, and former consumer-tech founder.

About the Job

The Media Relations Coordinator will be responsible for generating marketing materials, conducting research, tracking client outputs, and pitching and securing media placements for our clients in technology and venture capital across digital media, print media, TV, podcasts, op-eds, and influencer newsletters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the media landscape, traditional and new, and a proven track record of success securing media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Founder and Media Relations Director to execute client comms strategies.
• Pitch stories to journalists and editors.
• Secure media placements for clients in top-tier publications, podcasts, events, TV, etc., across tech and finance sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors.
• Monitor media coverage of clients and provide feedback.
• Support content creation, especially across blogs and shortform social media (LinkedIn, X).
• Support research on the media landscape and sector-driven deepdives

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in communications, with a focus on media relations
• Excellent writing and desire to craft stories;
• Proven track record of success in securing media coverage for clients;
• Strong understanding of the media landscape;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing remote team;
• Passion for technology, startups and venture capital
• Endlessly curious; sector-agnostic in attitude toward work
• “No task is too small” attitude;
• Ability to throw out the rulebook and start fresh with new strategies
• Full-time, remote position (preference for Ann Arbor, SF, or NY)
• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 401K + match
• Vision/dental
• Discretionary bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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