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Founded in 2013 to support innovators at the frontiers of science and technology, mc² is an award-winning strategic communications agency operating at the intersection of mobility, energy, finance and resources. Based in San Francisco's Financial District, our team is a tight, experienced group that works directly with early to mid staged companies to develop communications strategies that attract capital, customers and mind share.
mc² is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Senior Associate
RESPONSIBILITIES
Messaging | Positioning
- Participate in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly strategic client messaging discussions
- Monitor, analyze daily news activity and articulate media opportunities
- Help to define campaign goals, messages, quarterly plans
Content Creation
- Help to design content that delivers the message in a fresh way, while leveraging topical news trends
- Create original drafts of press releases, pitches, blog posts, web copy and other content with minimal direction from Director/VP
- Excellent eye for detail and ability to self-edit, as well as mentoring junior staff in writing/editing
- Support maintenance of media lists, news coverage & press release libraries
Audience Engagement
- Spearheading media/analyst and thought leadership outreach for accounts
- Consistently secure national and broadcast media placement
- Maintain established media relationships with cleantech and vertical trades
- Support strategy, positioning, messaging and execution for press and analyst tours
- Consistently secure high-profile speaking opportunities and awards
- Supervise maintenance of speaking and award opportunity calendars
- Support integration of social media strategies and best practices into client campaigns
- Manage and monitor clients’ online social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
Professional Development
- Training and mentoring account coordinators and account associates
- Networking and assisting in new business development
QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years of PR agency experience
- High level of comfort and effectiveness communicating with media, clients and team
- Superb ability to translate creative thought into original writing
- The ability to manage multiple deadline-driven activities without missing a beat
- A bachelor's degree in journalism or related communications field
BENEFITS
- Salary range based on experience, accomplishments and skill
- Benefits package including 401K, medical and dental.
- Work in the heart of downtown San Francisco with access to multiple public transit hubs, while getting a Clipper Card stipend.
- Vacation packages starting at 3 weeks.
- Work from home on Fridays.
Account Executive
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Messaging
- Support daily, weekly, and quarterly strategic client messaging discussions
- Monitor and analyze daily news activity and articulate media opportunities
- Begin to grasp mc² tone and style of designing content that delivers the message in a fresh way, while leveraging topical news trends
- Oversee creation and delivery of weekly agendas
Content Creation
- Support original drafts of pitches, press releases, web copy and other content with direction from senior team.
- Develop media briefs.
Audience Engagement
- Support media/analyst and thought leadership outreach
- Begin to establish personal media relationships
- Support strategy, positioning, messaging and execution for press and analyst tours
- Support efforts to secure high-profile speaking opportunities and awards
- Provide upkeep of quarterly / annual speaking and award opportunity calendars
- Support integration of social media strategies and best practices into client campaigns
- Manage and monitor clients’ online social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc.)
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in rhetoric or related communications major
- Agency PR experience & demonstrated track record of positive results
- High level of comfort and effectiveness communicating with media, clients and team members
- Superb ability to translate technical writing into creative copy
- The ability to manage multiple deadline-driven activities without missing a beat
- Social media experience, beyond Facebook and Twitter
- Bonus:
- Passion for energy, mobility & sustainability industry experience
- Experience with managing analytics, and paid media marketing campaigns
BENEFITS
- Salary range based on experience, accomplishments and skill
- Benefits package including 401K, medical and dental.
- Work in the heart of downtown San Francisco with access to multiple public transit hubs, while getting a Clipper Card stipend.
- Vacation packages starting at 3 weeks.
- Work from home on Fridays.
Communications Intern
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy & Messaging:
- Join weekly client strategy calls and help take notes
Content Creation:
- Lead social media campaigns for mc² (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.) and clients
Audience Engagement:
- Monitor, track, and analyze daily news activity in relevant client industries (clean energy, finance, transportation and/or connectivity)
- Create media briefs in advance of client interviews
- Research and build targeted media / analyst lists
Thought Leadership:
- Research and maintain client thought leadership dashboard for conferences & awards
- Update client speaker bios with newly secured events
- Create conference speaking and award drafts
Administrative / Reporting:
- Maintain results databases.
- Add coverage / press releases etc. to mc² website.
QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in rhetoric or related communications major
- High level of comfort and effectiveness communicating
- Superb ability to translate creative thought into original writing
- Social media experience, beyond Facebook and Twitter
- The ability to manage multiple deadline-driven activities without missing a beat
- A demonstrated track record of positive results
- Bonus if you have:
- Design sensibilities and Adobe Suite experience
- Experience in clean energy, finance, transportation and/or connectivity
To apply: Send a resume and cover letter to hello@missionctrlcommunications.com with "Paid Internship" in the subject line.