PR Managing Associate

The Key is a boutique PR and communications agency built for founders at every stage - from early builders to established companies still writing their next chapter. We work with brands in AI, energy, B2B, personal finance, VC, and more.We're expanding our team with people who are genuinely curious about where technology is going and how the Valley ecosystem works behind it. You've worked with B2B tech, you know a strong pitch when you see one, and you're skilled at managing accounts with a high level of ownership. You're ready to work directly with founders - ours and our clients'.This is a hands-on role for people who want to do the actual work of PR - pitching, writing, building ideas - not just manage processes around it.What We're Looking For5-8+ years of PR agency experience, with real ownership of client relationships - B2B tech agency experience requiredA track record of managing people and projects, and wanting more of bothExcellent written and verbal communication, with genuine storytelling instinctA demonstrated pull toward the VC and tech ecosystem - not professional obligation, real curiosityComfort working independently and thriving in a highly-collaborative teamAbility to work a hybrid schedule out of our downtown San Francisco officeWhat You'll DoClient ServiceOwn client and project management end-to-end, from kickoff through winsLead client meetings, drive plan development, and oversee day-to-day execution for your accountsNavigate periods of change or challenge with a steady hand and clear communicationMentor junior team members, building their skills alongside your ownMedia RelationsIdentify, pitch, and build real relationships with media across channels — established and emerging, earned and beyondWrite fast and well across formats: press releases, media lists, briefing books, backgrounders, awards and speaking submissions, Q&As, contributed content, and moreTurn research — AI-assisted and old-fashioned — into sharp, synthesized storiesMine client data for the angle that makes a pitch landBring strategic and creative thinking to brainstorms, for clients and for The Key's own growthStrategy & GrowthPartner with leadership to build communications strategies and the programs that deliver themContribute to branding, digital, social, and marketing strategy as an integrated partner to clientsMap your work to clients' actual business goals — not coverage for coverage's sakeWhy The KeyOne of our Key Agreements is to Go Beyond — and that's not a poster on the wall, it's how we hire, staff, and grow. You'll work directly with founders, have real input on strategy from day one, and build your career alongside a small team that's invested in your growth, not just your output.