Senior Associate, Media & Strategic Communications

Job description

About Capital V Capital V https://www.capvstrategies.com is a premier consulting and advisory firm for CEOs, innovators, and high-profile individuals. We partner with leaders driving transformative change in industries like fintech, PropTech, and AI through high-stakes communications, strategic positioning, and executive advisory. Our founder is a seasoned advisor to billion-dollar companies, and we operate at the intersection of media influence and business strategy. About The Role Capital V is hiring a media-driven Senior Associate to help lead earned comms for a portfolio of high-growth clients. You’ll shape narratives, pitch top-tier outlets, and serve as a trusted partner to founders and operators. Ideal candidates bring a sharp news sense, strong writing, and 3+ years of Public Relations (PR) or Journalism experience. What You’ll Own You’ll own the full media execution for high-growth clients—helping shape how founders show up in the press and driving visibility where it matters most. - Media Relations: Pitch and secure coverage across Bloomberg, WSJ, TechCrunch, Axios, and others - Narrative Development: Translate founder POVs into smart, compelling storylines - Press Materials: Draft press releases, backgrounders, messaging, and prep docs - Reporter Relationships: Cultivate a growing network of media contacts - Client Strategy: Support media and visibility plans for launches, fundraises, and special projects - Special Projects: Craft investor decks, op-eds, and rapid-response press for fundraises/launches Who Thrives Here - 3-4 years in financial/tech PR or journalism (agency experience ideal), with a portfolio of earned media wins - Skilled writer and communicator with sound editorial judgment - Self-starter with an eye for what’s newsworthy and timely - Excited to grow fast, take ownership, and learn at the founder level Why Join Capital V? - Accelerated Growth: Our founder and managing partner mentors you as a future director from day one—with real exposure to high-level strategy and decision-making - Portfolio-Building: Shape narratives for category-defining companies, founders, and funds at pivotal moments - Elite Access: Work directly with investors and innovators who are actively changing industries - Founder-Led Momentum: Be part of the next chapter from a founder who built and sold one of the most respected firms in the industry