PR Associate

Mission North•San Francisco, NY

About The Position

Mission North is a strategic communications agency for consequential companies to build, protect, and renew their impact. Market-shaping brands like Brex, Canva, Ginkgo Bioworks, Google, LinkedIn, Mozilla, Rubrik, Snowflake, and Zoom have turned to us to navigate change and accelerate growth at every stage. Our award-winning culture of curiosity allows us to attract the best communicators and mobilize them around tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our stories about breakthrough innovations and movements—and the iconic teams behind them—have influenced hundreds of billions of dollars in market value. Join our vibrant communications agency dedicated to nurturing dynamic professionals seeking a career embedded in purpose and impact. Currently, we're searching for an Associate to join our team! As a benefit corporation, we’re committed to making a positive difference through our work, culture, and community investments. We give back 2% of profits, 2% of our time, and 2% of partner equity to support causes in our local communities, and have invested more than $2 million through grants, donations, and pro bono services. Through our cross-industry fellowship and sponsorship initiative, Foster the Future, we’re creating pathways for the next generation of communications leaders. Diversity, belonging, and equity are woven into our business and culture. We continue to advance our policies and practices to foster a more progressive organization and industry.

Requirements

1-3 years of communications or PR experience, preferably with technology companies or related industries.
Experience working with clients (prior agency experience is a plus, but not required).
Excellent organizational, communications (written and verbal) and time management skills.
Proficiency with basic computer and PR tech applications including MuckRack, Lexis, Sysomos, Meltwater, CatchPole, Google Docs and News Alerts, and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Ability to travel to and from client meetings as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Technology experience with audience insights, podcasting, video, etc.
Knowledge in any of our practice areas: Fintech/financial services, Life Sciences, Trust (Cyber Security), Commerce & Supply Chain (Retail/Marketing/Sales Tech), Future Stack (Enterprise), Future of Work, Corporate.

Responsibilities

Create high-quality pitches, executive prep documents, speaking abstracts, and award submissions.
Contribute to campaign plans and brainstorms, bringing fresh ideas for news hooks and seasonal trends.
Build and maintain hyper-targeted media and influencer lists using tools like Muck Rack, Cision, or Propel.
Regularly monitor media, provide analysis and report on metrics.
Proactively pitch media and influencers and develop media relationships; Identify and initiate contact with key enterprise influencers and analysts to broaden the client's share of voice.
Own the end-to-end management of speaking and awards programs, including deadline tracking, submission writing, and results reporting.
Conduct daily media monitoring for clients, competitors, and industry shifts (e.g., regulatory changes or major M&A).
Develop monthly and quarterly coverage reports, providing qualitative analysis on how coverage aligns with client KPIs.
Ensure all trackers, status reports, and internal drives are organized and up-to-date.