Public Relations Associate

Manifest the career you want at Archie Group! We are a leverage provider to growth-stage companies looking to build their reputations. A key service we offer is communications & public relations, yet Archie Group is so much more—broker, investor, incubator, a place for entrepreneurs in residence . The list goes on. We help people and companies achieve unthinkable outcomes together.

Archie Group was established in 2016 to challenge the constraints the traditional work model places on thinking, creativity and execution. Everyone who works with Archie is a member and most will participate in our revenue-and profit-share models that value teamwork and individual contribution over set hours. Whether you’re a career portfolio manager, an aspiring entrepreneur, a permalancer, someone returning to a career after time out of the workplace, or a recent graduate—we welcome all walks of life to our ‘way of work’ and provide the path to help you succeed.

The role:
We are looking to provide leverage to smart and ambitious associates who want to build their knowledge in public relations. Associates work across a range of businesses that are expanding their innovative ideas and technology to the market. The individuals should have a passion for communications and a can-do attitude that aligns well with a team that thinks creatively, asks questions and doesn’t settle for anything less than delivering profound value for our clients.

We’re looking for someone who is intellectually curious about business and consumes news and trends to be on the outlook for ‘what’s next.’ This person should also like to research, write, engage with clients, discover new media sources (podcasts, blogs, videos), and help shape new and growing brands.

This role is full-time (W2) and pays a salary commensurate with experience as well as full benefits. 

Duties:

  • Media relations - Find new contacts and secure press coverage, speaking engagements and awards/recognition for clients.

  • Research – Look for trends and insights to help tell stories.

  • Writing – Initiate and edit client communications, memos, press releases and other materials.

  • Project management – Maintain the PR dashboard and task boards, keeping clients informed and the internal team apprised of key dates and deliverables.

  • Operations - Work closely with the Archie leadership team to improve our firm’s practices, processes, and PR and marketing efforts. 

  • Social media - Publish and socialize our blog and newsletter.

Requirements:

  • 2+ years of experience either at an agency or in-house (agency preferred)

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, finance or related field

  • Demonstrable writing and research ability

  • Interest in financial services, fintech, innovative tech companies, and/or social impact

  • Self-starter who is eager to learn and take actions to champion our clients

  • Strong organizational and communications skills

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance

  • Opportunities for profit-sharing and equity

  • Generous paid time off, vacation and sick days

  • Sabbaticals and ‘give back’ community days

  • Flexible, hybrid workplace and asynchronous work schedules

  • Company sponsored outings

  • Professional development budget

  • Brand new office space with rooftop patio close to Metro-North train station

Archie Group welcomes diversity and is committed to developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion in all areas of employment. Our hope is that our initiatives, including the recruitment of candidates from underrepresented groups, will help close representation gaps in the PR industry.