Director of Public Relations & Personal Branding
Title: Director of Public Relations & Personal Branding
Location: Bay Area (Hybrid/Remote Considered)
Reports To: CEO
About Us
We are a fast-growing technology and investment company led by a serial entrepreneur with a vision to become a high-profile industry leader (i.e. Elon Musk, Mark Cuban, Richard Branson). As we scale our portfolio and launch new ventures, we seek a dynamic Director of PR & Personal Branding to elevate our founder’s public presence, secure high-impact press coverage/ speaking engagements/ podcast appearances, and manage media strategy.
About the Role
This role is for a seasoned PR professional who has worked with high-profile entrepreneurs, investors, or tech executives. You will take ownership of the founder’s public narrative, developing and executing strategic communications to position him as a thought leader while increasing awareness of his holdings company and upcoming ventures. Strong relationships with tier 1 media outlets is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Media Relations & Thought Leadership
- Develop and execute a PR strategy to position the CEO as a leading voice in tech and AI.
- Secure media coverage in top-tier publications (Forbes, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, WSJ, etc.).
- Draft op-eds, thought leadership pieces, and social media content.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key journalists and influencers.
- Company & Product Launch PR
- Lead all public relations efforts for the launch of a new tech startup.
- Develop press materials, pitches, and messaging for company announcements.
- Work closely with marketing and product teams to align PR with business goals.
- Speaking Engagements & Podcasts
- Secure high-profile speaking opportunities at industry conferences (TEDx, Web Summit, SXSW, etc.).
- Book podcast interviews with influential hosts in tech, business, and venture capital.
- Oversee messaging, briefing documents, and media training.
- Crisis & Reputation Management
- Monitor brand sentiment and proactively manage potential PR risks.
- Craft responses for crisis communications when necessary.
Who You Are
- 5+ years in public relations, preferably working with high-profile tech entrepreneurs or executives. This is not a hard requirement, just a proxy for competence– if you’re a star player, you’ll be on the team.
- Ability to think outside the box and work around problems in a creative manner.
- Strong relationships with top-tier journalists and media outlets.
- Proven success in securing press coverage, speaking engagements, and podcast features.
- Experience leading PR for startup launches or fast-scaling companies.
- Excellent writing skills—able to craft compelling press materials, op-eds, and thought leadership pieces.
- Agile, strategic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about technology, AI, and entrepreneurship.
Why Join Us?
- Direct impact on shaping the public image of a rising tech leader.
- Work on high-profile launches and industry-shaping narratives.
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for long-term growth.
Interested? Apply now with your portfolio of past media placements, thought leadership content, and speaking engagements secured.