Join the Squad
LaunchSquad is always on the look out for talented, energetic PR pros to join our growing teams in San Francisco and New York. We provide a fun, high-octane, team-oriented environment and an opportunity to work with some of the most innovative, emerging technology companies in the world. Our people have been and will continue to be vital to our success, and we look to them to help develop and shape our culture and values.
LaunchSquad was founded in 2000 and has become one of the premier tech PR firms in the country, with 40 people and 35 clients today. In 2009, LaunchSquad was named boutique agency of the year by PR Week and one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by the San Francisco Business Times. We are actively seeking experienced PR professionals at a variety of levels. If you think you've got what it takes to join the Squad, please send a cover letter and resume to jointhesquad (at) launchsquad (dot) com.
Desired Skills:
Minimum two years PR agency or corporate communications experience
Extensive client services experience and media relations skills
Outstanding written and verbal communications skills
Passion for new media PR tools and strategies
Track record of successful digital PR campaign execution
Strong attention to detail and work ethic
Team-first approach to PR
An entrepreneurial, risk-taking spirit
LaunchSquad Opportunities:
Account Executive
Account Executives work with clients closely on a day-to-day basis and play a core role in implementing PR activities. Account Executives work on two to four clients and contribute to the success of programs through media relations, outreach, research, creating story and pitch ideas, media and analyst relations, writing, managing speaker and awards programs and executing against PR programs.
Senior Account Executive
Senior Account Executives are skilled PR practitioners who are expected to excel at media relations, social media, writing and overall tactical work. They take a proactive role on three to four client accounts and may lead full PR programs in addition to acting as the go-to contact on some accounts. They are expected to contribute to and sometimes lead story development, program strategy and planning. In addition they are expected to own small team projects and be able to manage day-to-day activities on smaller agency clients and programs with minimal senior oversight.
Account Manager
Account Managers lead two to four accounts and have the responsibility of running a full PR program, serving as the lead for client counsel and guiding the day-to-day direction of the team. They work with top-tier and important trade media outlets, motivate the team, develop and drive story and strategy and oversee the entire PR programs. Account Managers have achieved a mastery of PR skills and bring holistic thinking to the needs of clients. They know how to orchestrate the team in order to get results.
Vice President
Vice Presidents are members of LaunchSquad's senior team and contribute at a leadership level across clients, team development and other business activities. Vice Presidents own and oversee a portfolio of clients, provide strategic counsel to clients and manage account teams. They are responsible for helping to grow and develop LaunchSquad and its team members, and for helping to lead the firm as a strategist, mentor and implementer.