Media Relations Manager

SISU is the anti-agency, a creative communications consultancy serving startups and venture capital firms in a fractional capacity. The SISU team is a curated group of subject-matter experts with knowledge across strategic comms and content, public relations, new and traditional media, research and diligence, startup support, and brand development. Founded in 2023 by Jenna Birch, a venture capital veteran who has led marketing and comms functions for leading VCs, like Forerunner and NFX, SISU thinks like a VC and operates like a startup to cultivate best-in-class strategies that drive measurable business results.

About the Job

The Media Relations Manager will be responsible for pitching and securing media placements for our clients in technology and venture capital across digital media, print media, TV, podcasts, op-eds, and influencer newsletters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the media landscape, traditional and new, and a proven track record of success securing tech media coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Work alongside the Founder and Media Relations Director to execute client comms strategies;
• Pitch stories to journalists and editors;
• Secure media placements for clients in top-tier publications, podcasts, events, TV, etc., across tech and finance sectors;
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors;
• Monitor media coverage of clients and provide feedback;
• Support content creation, especially across blogs and short-form social media (LinkedIn, X);
• Support research on the media landscape and sector-driven deepdives

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in communications, with a focus on media relations;
• Experience in comms for tech companies, startups, and/or venture capital firms;
• Excellent writing and desire to craft stories;
• Proven track record of success in securing media coverage for clients;
• Strong understanding of the media landscape;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing remote team;
• Endlessly curious; sector-agnostic in attitude toward work
• “No task is too small” attitude;
• Ability to throw out the rulebook and start fresh with new strategies

Benefits:

• Full-time, remote position (preference for Ann Arbor, SF, or NY)
• Competitive salary, based on experience
• 401K + match
• Healthcare
• Vision/dental
• Discretionary bonus