Director, Media Relations
Company: Mission North
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
Mission North is a strategic communications agency for
influential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact.
Market-shaping brands like Brex, Canva, Tenable, Toast and Zoom
have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate impact. Our
award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best
communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world's
biggest challenges. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and
movements-and the iconic teams behind them-have influenced hundreds
of billions of dollars in market value.We live our values. -As a
benefit corporation, we're committed to making a positive
difference through our work, culture, and community
investments.
- We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner
equity to support causes in our local communities, and have
invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro
bono services.
- Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship
initiative, Foster the Future, we're creating pathways for the next
generation of communications leaders.
- Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business
and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to
foster a more progressive organization and industry.Here's what you
would be doing day-to-day:
- Lead proactive media efforts across multiple account teams,
offering guidance and strategic counsel to our clients to drive
results.
- Maintain and nurture relationships with reporters, editors,
influencers, podcasters, and show producers.
- Oversee and ensure high-quality media strategies around
proactive campaigns, news announcements, and executive thought
leadership efforts.
- Lead media trainings with C-level executives.
- Serve as a news announcement consultant to teams and clients,
advising on strategies and tactics across the agency.
- Lead agency-wide media efforts, including brainstorms, reporter
AMAs, and our monthly media tips newsletter.
- Participate in new business pitches as a senior member of the
Media Practice.
- Collaborate with specialty teams (digital, content, etc.) on
integrated campaigns.Qualifications:
- 6-10 years of media relations experience with technology
companies in AI, software, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and/or
hardware industries.
- Excellent understanding of media temperatures and what makes a
good story for clients.
- Proven track record of driving Tier 1 business profile stories
& broadcast segments.
- Team player who enjoys mentoring and coaching around media
relations best practices.
- Ability to travel to and from in-person meetings.
- Holds strong media relationships with business, broadcast, and
tech press.
- Experience media training C-level executives.
- Proven track record of leading major news announcements and
proactive campaigns on behalf of clients.
- Experience working with growth stage tech companies (Series
B/C-public).What makes us Mission North?
- We've built an award-winning culture of curiosity and
experimentation. Mission North is a Fast Company Most Innovative
Company, ranking #3 in its inaugural PR and Brand Strategies
category.
- We foster a culture of lifelong learning and personal growth,
supporting employees in their professional development.
- Recognition for hard work is at the heart of our culture, with
opportunities for advancement and rewards.
- We invest in our people, offering a competitive compensation
package, profit sharing, 401K matching program, professional
development stipend, and comprehensive benefits.Our Commitment to
Diversity and InclusionWe're committed to growing and empowering a
more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities.
That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all
backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true
innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the
tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.Statement of
Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no
employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based
on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender,
marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. We
value a diverse workforce - people who identify as women,
non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or
Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx,
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled,
caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply.CompensationActual compensation within the pay range will be
decided based on factors including, but not limited to, skills and
prior relevant experience.Mission North cares about you and your
overall well-being, and that's why we offer a comprehensive
benefits package, for full-time employees, that includes healthcare
benefits, a 401(k) plan including an employer match, short-term and
long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellbeing
benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, and several paid
holidays, among others.Pay Range: Expected Salary range depending
on experience: $130,000-$160,000, not including year-end profit
sharing bonus.
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