About the role
We are looking for a sharp, organised and well-connected PR & Talent Manager to work directly with a Founder & CEO across a group of fast-growing technology businesses.
This is not a traditional PR role, and it is not a traditional executive support role either. It sits across tech PR, media relations, founder profile, podcasts, speaking opportunities, content, events, partnerships and senior-level support.
You will be responsible for helping raise the Founder’s profile, securing the right media opportunities, building strong relationships with journalists and industry figures, and making sure the Founder is visible in the conversations that matter across technology, business and entrepreneurship. The right person will be proactive, commercially aware, highly organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving founder-led environment.
The role
Working closely with the Founder & CEO, you will help develop and deliver a PR and communications strategy that builds credibility, visibility and influence across the technology sector.
You will manage relationships with journalists, podcast hosts, event organisers, media outlets and key industry contacts, while also supporting the Founder with content, briefings, scheduling, priorities and external opportunities.
This role would suit someone who understands technology PR, knows how to spot a good story, and can turn ideas, opinions and business activity into strong media, content and speaking opportunities.
Key responsibilities
* Tech PR and media relations
* Develop and manage a proactive PR strategy.
* Build relationships with journalists, editors, producers and media contacts.
* Secure coverage across technology, business, start-up and entrepreneurial publications.
* Identify opportunities for interviews, commentary, features, profiles and opinion pieces.
* Manage media requests and coordinate responses.
* Help shape stories, angles and messaging that are relevant to the technology market.
* Work with PR agencies, partners or external contacts where needed. Target publications may include Financial Times, The Times, Bloomberg, Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, Sifted, Business Insider and similar.
Founder profile and positioning
* Help build and manage the Founder’s public profile.
* Develop clear themes around technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth and market trends.
* Identify opportunities to grow credibility and visibility.
* Keep messaging consistent across media, LinkedIn, podcasts, newsletters, interviews and events.
* Support the Founder in becoming a recognised voice in the technology sector. Podcasts, events and speaking
* Secure appearances on relevant podcasts.
* Identify and coordinate speaking opportunities at industry events.
* Build relationships with podcast hosts, event organisers, conference teams and industry partners.
* Prepare briefing notes, talking points and background research.
* Manage logistics for interviews, recordings, panels and events. Content and thought leadership
* Support the Founder’s content strategy across LinkedIn, newsletters, interviews, video and long-form content.
* Draft and edit content in the Founder’s voice.
* Turn conversations, ideas and opinions into strong posts, articles and media angles.
* Work closely with internal content, marketing and production teams.
* Track what is working and use this to improve future content.
Executive support
● Manage calendar, meetings, travel and scheduling.
● Help coordinate priorities across multiple businesses and projects.
● Prepare briefing materials for meetings, interviews and events.
● Manage inbound opportunities and requests.
● Help ensure the Founder is focused on the highest-value work. What we are looking for Essential experience
● Experience in PR, communications, media relations, talent management, founder branding or executive support.
● Experience working with founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs or senior executives.
● Strong understanding of technology, startups and business media.
● A track record of securing media coverage, podcast appearances or speaking opportunities.
● Experience building profiles on LinkedIn and other professional platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organisation and project management skills.
● Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Personal attributes... You will need to be:
● Highly organised.
● Proactive and resourceful.
● Commercially minded.
● Strong with people.
● Calm under pressure.
● Professional and discreet.
● Confident working with senior stakeholders.
● Able to think strategically but also get into the detail.
● Curious about technology, business and entrepreneurship.
● Strong at follow-through.
Success looks like Within the first 12 months:
● Strong media relationships have been built across the technology sector.
● Relevant coverage has been secured in business and technology publications.
● The Founder’s profile and reach have grown.
● Podcast and speaking opportunities are being generated consistently.
● A clear PR and communications process is in place.
● Content is sharper, more consistent and better aligned to the Founder’s voice.
● The Founder is better supported, better prepared and spending time on the right opportunities. ● The businesses benefit from stronger visibility, credibility and relationships.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work closely with an ambitious founder, build a serious technology PR function, and play a key role in growing a visible profile across the tech and business world.