[Remote] Director of Public Relations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. HAUS is the world’s first integrated public relations and creative services agency purpose built for deep tech startups and scaleups. They are seeking a Director of Public Relations to serve as the senior-most PR lead, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives, developing PR strategies, and overseeing account teams while building relationships with top-tier media.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior-most PR lead on client accounts, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives and founding teams of frontier technology companies
• Develop overarching PR strategies that align with business objectives, funding milestones, product launches, and long-term brand positioning goals
• Lead high-stakes communications initiatives including funding announcements, M&A activity, crisis management, and major product launches
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, including editors and senior reporters at leading technology, business, and policy publications
• Oversee account teams of varying sizes (Account Supervisors, Account Managers, Senior Account Executives) ensuring quality delivery and professional development
• Craft and refine complex messaging and positioning for highly technical products and innovations, making them accessible to diverse audiences such as customers, engineering talent, policymakers, and investors
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities, award submissions, and thought leadership platforms for client executives
• Lead new business development efforts including pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
• Mentor and develop PR talent across the agency, setting standards for excellence and fostering a culture of strategic thinking
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and media environment to proactively advise clients on opportunities and risks
• Manage client relationships at the executive level, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point
• Contribute to agency growth through thought leadership, industry participation, and representing HAUS in the market

Skills

• 8+ years of public relations experience with at least 3-5 years in a director or senior leadership role at a PR agency
• Extensive experience developing and executing PR strategies for B2B technology companies, with deep expertise in frontier tech sectors (AI, quantum computing, biotech, robotics, etc.)
• Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes communications including funding announcements, crisis situations, and strategic pivots
• Established network of senior-level media relationships across technology, business, and vertical trade publications
• Demonstrated success leading and developing PR teams, with strong mentorship and people management skills
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with experience translating business goals into communications strategies
• Outstanding writing and communication skills across all formats and audiences
• Experience advising C-level executives and boards on communications strategy
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem, funding landscape, and venture capital dynamics
• Proven ability to manage multiple accounts and stakeholders while maintaining strategic oversight
• Track record contributing to new business development and agency growth
• Must love deep tech
• Experience working with companies through multiple funding stages, acquisitions, or IPOs
• Relationships with venture capital firms and startup ecosystem influencers
• Background in technology journalism or technical subject matter expertise
• Experience managing crisis communications and sensitive corporate situations
• Track record of building executive profiles and securing high-impact thought leadership placements
• Understanding of emerging technology trends and ability to identify market opportunities
• Previous experience at a boutique, specialist, or fast-growth PR agency
• Speaking experience or published thought leadership in PR or technology sectors

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums 100% covered by HAUS for employee and family plans
• Paid parental leave
• 401k
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Unlimited PTO
• Eligible for profit sharing after 1 year of employment
• Significant opportunities for rapid career advancement
• Opportunity to work with startups building the coolest tech you've ever seen

Company Overview

• HAUS is an integrated public relations & creative services agency that specializes in deep tech startups and scaleups. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.deeptech.agency/.

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