Startr Co.
is a modern public relations partner and champion for startups and emerging businesses.
A bi-coastal agency with team members in Los Angeles and New York City, Startr Co.
is a dedicated PR partner that delivers on high-quality press and influencer campaigns for brands in the food & beverage, wellness, lifestyle, and family arenas.
There are many rewards to working at Startr.
We value our employees and love to give them the space needed to do the things they love, think creatively, take a fresh approach, and feel good about their work.
We invest in team members’ professional growth: Upon joining Startr Co., every team member performs a strengths assessment to allow us to put them in a position to succeed utilizing their unique skillset and personality.
New team members also get assigned a “buddy” to ensure a smooth transition into the agency.
Last but not least, all employees are assigned a Direct Report manager who meets with them regularly on their professional growth, tackling topics that can help them grow within the company and in PR in general.
We help our team take care of themselves
– now and into the future: Benefits include best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, and 401k savings.
We also offer generous vacation time which we believe is crucial in keeping team members inspired and engaged.
We go big when we celebrate our achievements and hard work: We typically enjoy happy hours, get-togethers, and team-building events, and have amended these company traditions to be able to safely celebrate during the pandemic with equally engaging virtual events.
We’re never boring: New ideas are both welcome and implemented every day.
We take a very entrepreneurial approach to everything we do, and we encourage absolutely everyone on our team to grow out of their comfort zone.
We support continuing education, offer training opportunities, employ the latest technologies and do all we can to make sure employees feel well-equipped to meet the challenges they set for themselves.
Managers at Startr Co.
play a significant role in the agency as part of the leadership team and are responsible for the success of their accounts and team.
Managers are crucial senior day-to-day client contacts and are responsible for coaching junior team members through challenges to success.
The ideal candidate for this position has thorough experience leading teams to success in both media relations and influencer work, is self-motivated, can work autonomously, and is confident in their leadership, communications, and counsel to clients and team members.
Must be located in Los Angeles, Denver or NYC area or willing to relocate.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Leading several accounts, projects, and team members simultaneously Serving as the senior day-to-day client contact Providing ongoing client counsel and recommendations Becoming an expert in client businesses and industries Management and oversight of account success, including KPIs and overall client satisfaction Proactively identifying opportunities to add value to accounts through new/additional services Identifying and proactively reporting to executives on any areas of client or team concern that need to be addressed Initiating and leading employee reviews and development plans Coaching and training junior team members on PR and client relations best practices Creating PR strategy to guide the work of junior team members and proactively pivoting when strategy needs to be adjusted Guiding, editing, and approving all media relations and influencer work (media/influencer lists, pitches, press materials, etc.) Creating client and agency presentations Leading/contributing to client and agency calls, video conferences, and meetings Leading agency brainstorms Leading/participating in company and client virtual and/or in-person events Contributing to conversations around budgets and staffing as part of the larger management team Contributing to new business proposals and meetings as needed Working with the full management team and executives to better company quality of work, address employee issues, establish the most effective processes, etc.
Education and Skills Requirements:
BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field 6+ years of PR experience Management experience with the ability to work with and mentor a range of personalities Client relations experience with the ability and confidence to act as a senior client contact Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in groups Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve and be resourceful Able to handle fast-paced PR environment Able to work well under pressure Attention to detail Able to handle any/all confidential information and issues in a sensitive manner Able to work towards short term and long term client goals Ability to grasp “big picture” ideas and think independently Desire to grow and learn with the company Great interpersonal skills Professional appearance and demeanor Positive attitude
Startr Co.
provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, Startr Co.
complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Startr Co.
expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of Startr Co.
employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance