Public Relations Senior Specialist

SupportFinity™; Oregon (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Health benefits (vision & dental)

401K matching

Paid family leave

Flexible vacation

Sabbatical leave

Wellness stipend

Remote-first / Virtual work

In-person team gatherings

Job summary

LaunchSquad is known for building brands from scratch. We create public relations programs for innovative startup and mid-stage technology, consumer lifestyle and media companies.

LaunchSquad is working in a flexible, hybrid environment and we are open to remote work candidates for this opportunity. Senior Account Executives are experienced public relations professionals who own large pieces of PR programs and oversee day-to-day operations of smaller account teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology company.
• Experience leading accounts and driving significant portions of PR programs.
• Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects.
• Media relations proficiency.
• Solid writing and editing skills.
• Ability to share knowledge and teach teammates how to execute public relations activities at an individual level.
• Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills.
• Collaborative, consistent approach to work and team.
• Track-record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environments.
• Diverse work samples that exemplify expert execution of public relations goals.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee large pieces of public relations programs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of smaller account teams.
• Generate consistent, impactful results as expert writers and seasoned media pitchers.
• Place proactive company stories and write contributed articles for executives independently.
• Mentor junior teammates and share knowledge across teams.
• Lead clients and teach best practices to teams.

Skills

Media relations

Writing

Project management

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Public speaking

Storytelling

Pitching

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 Senior Account Executives are experienced public relations professionals. They are active participants on four accounts responsible for owning and overseeing large pieces of public relations programs. At times, they also oversee the day-to-day operations of smaller account teams.

Senior Account Executives have a track-record of generating consistent, impactful results. They are expert writers and seasoned media pitchers. They are comfortable placing proactive company stories and writing contributed articles for executives independently. Senior Account Executives are confident in their ability to do the work and are learning how to lead clients. They teach new, junior teammates the fundamentals of public relations and share their knowledge and ideas across teams.

Requirements

• 3+ of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology company
• Experience leading accounts and driving significant portions of a public relations programs
• Capable project manager across several distinct teams or large-scale projects
• Media relations proficiency
• Solid writing and editing skills
• Ability to share knowledge and teach teammates how to execute public relations activities at an individual level
• Direct, transparent, inclusive interpersonal communication skills
• Collaborative, consistent approach to work and team
• Track-record of reliable, high-quality work in fast-paced environments
• Diverse work samples that exemplify expert execution of public relations goals

Salary & Benefits

• Senior Account Executives are salary, exempt and the salary range is $70,000 - $85,000
• Mentorship program focused on internal growth and development
• 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
• 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About the company

LaunchSquad