PR Account Supervisor / Managing Associate – Tech & VC Communications

Orion Placement; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in San Francisco is seeking an experienced PR professional to lead client relationships and drive strategic communications programs for tech-focused clients in a hybrid environment.

You will manage campaigns end-to-end, craft compelling narratives, and mentor junior team members while staying current on media trends and AI tools shaping the industry. A strong background in technology, startups, VC, and media is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PR agency experience.
• Strong media relations with established and emerging outlets.
• Proven client and project management experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication.
• Strategic, creative mindset with strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and provide exceptional account and project management from kickoff through campaign execution.
• Develop and execute thoughtful communications strategies aligned with client goals.
• Lead client meetings, manage priorities, coordinate teams, ensure high-quality execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, influencers, and media contacts.
• Develop creative media pitches and identify opportunities across outlets.
• Write press releases, backgrounders, Q&As, contributed content, and other materials.
• Translate complex information into engaging stories using data and trends.
• Use data and insights to uncover media-worthy narratives and strengthen campaigns.
• Collaborate with leadership on creative brainstorming, branding, social media, and integrated marketing.
• Mentor and support team members, taking ownership of people and projects.

Skills

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Client management

Project management

Job description

• Shape high-impact communications programs for innovative technology, VC, B2B, B2C, and emerging-growth brands.
• Work directly with founders and senior leadership while taking meaningful ownership of client relationships and strategy.
• Join a smart, collaborative team where creativity, curiosity, storytelling, and strong media instincts are genuinely valued.
• Grow your leadership skills through account management, project ownership, mentorship, and team development.
• Help tell the stories behind emerging technologies, products, and companies at the forefront of the market.

Location

San Francisco, CA — Hybrid. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule while staying closely connected with an energetic, collaborative team.

Note

4+ years of public relations agency experience is required, with strong media relations, client management, writing, and communications strategy experience.

About Us

We are a forward-thinking communications team helping organizations tell compelling stories, build meaningful visibility, and navigate an ever-changing media landscape. Our work spans technology, consumer, social impact, and growth-focused brands, giving our team the opportunity to work across fascinating industries and challenges. We value intellectual curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and people who are excited to make an impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead client relationships and provide exceptional account and project management from kickoff through successful campaign execution.
• Develop and execute thoughtful communications strategies aligned with client business goals.
• Lead client meetings, manage priorities, coordinate teams, and ensure high-quality day-to-day execution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, influencers, and other media contacts.
• Develop creative media pitches and identify opportunities across established and emerging outlets.
• Write compelling press releases, briefing materials, backgrounders, Q&As, contributed content, award submissions, speaking materials, and other communications.
• Conduct deep research and translate complex information, data, and trends into engaging stories.
• Use data and insights to uncover media-worthy narratives and strengthen client campaigns.
• Collaborate with leadership on creative brainstorming, new business opportunities, branding, digital, social media, and integrated marketing initiatives.
• Mentor and support team members while taking increasing ownership of people and projects.
• Stay current on technology, media trends, AI tools, and the evolving communications landscape.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of PR agency experience.
• Strong media relations experience with established and emerging media outlets.
• Demonstrated client and project management experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, storytelling, and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic and creative mindset with strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced agency environment.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members is strongly valued.
• Genuine interest in technology, startups, venture capital, media, and emerging trends.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful, high-visibility communications programs while learning directly from experienced leaders and working alongside smart, supportive teammates. We offer a culture that values curiosity, creativity, humor, ownership, and continuous growth. If you love media, technology, great storytelling, and seeing your ideas turn into real results, this is a place where you can make a visible impact.