Public Relations Senior Account Executive

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, Climeworks, 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.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

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+ years of public relations experience at an agency or start-up technology company
• Experience leading accounts and driving significant portions of 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 - $80,000
• 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.

LaunchSquad Vaccination Policy

All new hires must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be eligible to start employment at LaunchSquad. To be considered fully vaccinated, a new hire must be 14 days beyond the final shot of their vaccine.

For the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, that means 14 days beyond their first and only shot. For the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, that means 14 days beyond their second and final shot.

Other vaccines may be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required by the new hire’s start date. LaunchSquad is an equal opportunity employer, and we consider requests for reasonable accommodation for qualified candidates who are unable to receive a vaccine due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief and will provide reasonable accommodations where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so.

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