Media Relations Associate
Bjak · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Media Relations role
- Tech startup environment
- Global media focus
- Executive comms support
- Written assessment required
ActAI is building proactive, AI-native applications for email, notes, tasks, and calendars that require minimal prompting. The company focuses on high reliability, persistent context, and real-world task completion to help users organize their lives.
As a Media Relations Associate, you will develop the global communications strategy, build relationships with tech and business journalists, and ensure public messaging reflects the company's ambition. You will work directly with founders to prepare interviews, write press releases, and manage coverage around product launches.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute global communications strategy
- Build relationships with tech and business media
- Secure high-quality press coverage through pitching
- Write and edit press releases and announcements
- Shape company messaging and product narratives
- Prepare executives for interviews and appearances
- Plan communications for launches and milestones
- Monitor media coverage to strengthen brand
- Align messaging with product and recruiting teams
- Support crisis communications when needed
What you'll need
- Experience in PR or media relations in tech
- Exceptional writing and editing skills
- Ability to explain complex products clearly
- Strong relationships with tech journalists
- Experience managing product launch comms
- Excellent judgment in narrative development
- Comfort working with senior leadership
- Ability to operate independently with minimal direction
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Hiring process
- Applications reviewed directly by the team
- Interviews conducted virtually or onsite
- Written assessment included in process
- Focus on speed and clear communication