Publicist (Contract)

G&A | Seattle, WA or New York, NY

The Company:

Placements.io is changing the way digital media publishers manage their advertising businesses. Our SaaS platform makes advertising sales, operations, billing, and revenue reporting painless for digital media publishers and eCommerce.

Because of our industry leading technology, both our client list and hiring needs grow month over month.

Headquartered in Seattle where Placements.io was founded, the company launched its New York office in early 2018 and expanded to London in 2019 and Taipei in 2020.

What We’re Looking For:

An expert storyteller. Not looking for a press release writer. We are looking for someone creative, positive and dynamic with a passion for PR that includes a background in areas such as Digital Advertising, Technology, SaaS, Advertising.

YOU:

• Must have demonstrable contacts with media outlets and influencer relationships
• 2-5 years of professional publicity experience including experience with startups, software and/or AdTech
• Up to date on the latest media and social media trends and comfortable researching story angles to secure placements for our clients
• Possess a strong track record in contributing to successful publicity campaigns
• Experience in drafting press releases, media alerts, invitations, talking points, and other written publicity materials
• Must be organized and resourceful
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office and/or PR software such as Cision, MuckRack, and Influencer Intelligence

The Role:

• Pitching and securing media coverage
• Organizing detailed schedules
• Grow relationships and close rapport with media in order to secure the best publicity opportunities for the company and its principals.
• Brainstorming and assisting with new business proposals
• Managing databases, press kits, and invite lists
• Tracking media coverage, managing publicity reports, press breaks, and client recaps – Delegating to publicity assistant and interns

To apply to our open positions, please email your resume (.pdf) & portfolio, and the name of the position you are applying for to [email protected] We look forward to meeting you!

EEO Employer: Placements.io is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification.