Public Relations Account Manager

LaunchSquad; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision and dental

401K matching

Paid family leave

Flexible vacation

Sabbatical leave

Wellness stipend

Mentorship program

Virtual first / remote-friendly team

Team gatherings

Job summary

LaunchSquad is seeking a seasoned public relations manager to lead four accounts across B2B and B2C technology. You will guide day-to-day direction of account teams, shape messaging, and steer strategic programs that deliver client results.

This role thrives in a fast-paced agency setting, with a flexible hybrid/remote schedule and opportunities to coach talent, pitch new work, and grow foundational skills across transportation, AI, finance, and enterprise software.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of public relations experience at an agency or startup technology/d2c company.
• Experience developing key messaging and positioning statements for emerging products or companies.
• Seasoned plan writer with ability to translate big ideas into program objectives and priorities; strong writing/editing skills.
• Capable project manager across several teams or large-scale projects.
• Effective teacher, coach and talent developer with transparent interpersonal communication.
• Portfolio of work showing original ideas and strategic communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead four accounts across multiple B2B/B2C technology clients.
• Guide day-to-day direction of account teams and set guidelines for work standards.
• Develop messaging and positioning statements for client programs.
• Pitch new work and contribute to new business opportunities.

Skills

Public relations

Team leadership

Written communication

Project management

Mentoring

Strategic planning

Job description

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. Together we create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies like Waabi, Prelude Ventures, and On Running. We are looking for a storyteller to join our team. 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 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
• 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
• 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