Public Relations Specialist
- Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or communications in the tech industry.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Founded in 2020, Strauss Communications is a boutique strategic communications consultancy providing public relations and marketing services to tech startups and VCs. We offer applicants the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with some of the ecosystem’s most exciting startups and entrepreneurs, build an impressive portfolio of work, and quickly take on an expanded role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Curating Targeted Media Lists: Identify and maintain up-to-date databases of relevant journalists, publications, and media contacts across sectors.
- Pitching & Media Relations: Draft and tailor persuasive pitches to key media, build strong relationships with journalists, and manage inbound media inquiries.
- Press Release Drafting: Write and distribute press releases that cut through the noise and capture attention.
- Executive Thought Leadership: Collaborate with our leadership team to ghostwrite insightful opinion pieces, articles, and commentaries for top-tier publications.
- Client Integration: While remaining an employee of Strauss Communications, you will integrate into the different companies' teams, contributing to their mission while maintaining the values and standards of Strauss Communications.
Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in public relations, journalism, or communications in the tech industry. Please do not apply if you don't have this experience.
- Language Skills: Proficiency in English is required.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities with experience in data-driven decision-making and reporting.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders, build strong relationships, and foster collaboration.
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to work alongside top executives at some of the world’s most innovative tech companies.
- The ability to make a significant impact, with your work contributing to major strategic decisions.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Build and maintain targeted media contact lists, develop tailored pitches, manage media inquiries, and write and distribute press releases. Collaborate with leadership on thought leadership content and integrate with client teams while upholding Strauss Communications’ standards.
Requirements
At least three years of experience in public relations, journalism, or communications in the tech industry is required, along with English proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Candidates should also bring analytical and reporting abilities, strong project management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Skills
- Media List Curation
- Media Relations
- Pitch Writing
- Press Release Writing
- Executive Thought Leadership
- Ghostwriting
- Journalist Relationship Building
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Reporting
- Project Management
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- English Proficiency
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Learning Opportunities
- Supportive and Collaborative Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Marketing
- Creative & Media
- Consulting
Keywords
- Public Relations
- Strategic Communications
- Marketing
- Tech Startups
- Venture Capital
- Media Relations
- Media Lists
- Journalists
- Media Contacts
- Pitch Writing
- Press Releases
- Thought Leadership
- Ghostwriting
- Opinion Pieces
- Articles
- Media Inquiries
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Reporting
- Project Management
- Client Integration