Summary
Join Taskrabbit, a remote-first company, as a Senior PR Specialist and contribute to impactful communications strategies driving national awareness and supporting metro-level growth. You will develop and execute PR plans, manage the US agency, create compelling content, and analyze PR performance. This role requires 4+ years of experience in marketing/events and excellent communication and strategic thinking skills. Taskrabbit offers a competitive compensation package including base pay, bonus, and benefits such as employer-paid health insurance and 401k matching. The position is fully remote until August 2025, transitioning to a hybrid model thereafter.
Requirements
- 4+ years marketing/events experience at a PR or integrated marketing agency or in-house team focused on consumer, B2B, or product PR
- Exquisite written and verbal communication skills
- Natural strategic thinker, with ability to see the forest from the trees
- Skill and appetite to operate at high pace and quality in an entrepreneurial context
- Excellent problem solving skills, with demonstrated ability to find creative solutions to ambiguous problems
- Excellent time-management skills and attention to detail
- Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize across projects
- Professional, positive, upbeat attitude
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute quarterly PR plans to drive steady drumbeat of coverage across multiple mediums (online, print, broadcast, podcast, speaking/events, etc.)
- Manage U.S. agency and work with agency team to manage inbound press inquiries and proactive outreach efforts, including drafting pitches, quotes, and responses, and setting up spokesperson interviews
- Research and draft press releases, talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, blog posts, and other written materials
- Develop and pitch story ideas to media to support seasonal brand and product priorities and major company initiatives
- Create, develop, and source materials for proactive press outreach, including digital press kits, creative mailers, photo, video, data, and graphics
- Coordinate with Partnerships, Social and Influencer teams on PR opportunities
- Monitor and maintain all media coverage, and analyze PR performance metrics to assess impact, inform future strategy, and optimize outreach efforts
- Produce results reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of PR efforts, and inform and inspire the internal team
- Assist with crisis comms and reputation management
- Draft communications materials for executives and prepare them for press opportunities
- Develop and execute localized PR strategies to drive awareness and engagement in key regional markets, including community events, hyperlocal media, and grassroots initiatives
Benefits
- Taskrabbit is a Remote-First Company
- Employer-paid health insurance
- 401k match with immediate vesting for our US based employees
- Generous and flexible time off with 2 company-wide closure weeks
- Taskrabbit product stipends
- Wellness + productivity + education stipends
- IKEA discounts
- Reproductive health support
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