Startr Co. is hiring: Public Relations Assistant in Los Angeles

About Startr Co.:

Startr Co. is a modern PR powerhouse obsessed with delivering exceptional results for emerging, fast-growing businesses. With offices in Los Angeles and New York City and remote team members across the U.S., we deliver high-impact earned media, affiliate marketing, and influencer campaigns for brands in the food & beverage, wellness, lifestyle, family, and franchise industries.

Startr Co. exists to supercharge CPG brand storytelling by combining a fresh startup mentality and creativity with big agency experience and resources. At Startr Co., we:

• Keep it 100 and strive for 100%
• Work with resolve and respond with resilience
• Think big and stay scrappy
• Champion inclusivity, celebrate diversity, and win together

Why Join Startr Co.:

At Startr Co., we empower our employees with the freedom to innovate, think creatively, and excel in their work. We invest in professional growth through mentorship programs and ongoing support, helping team members thrive in their role and build skills to continue moving up. Our comprehensive benefits package includes best-in-class medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) savings, Summer Fridays, and generous vacation time to ensure work-life balance and well-being. We celebrate our achievements and foster a dynamic, collaborative environment where new ideas are encouraged and embraced.

Startr Co seeks a full-time Account Assistant with one year of professional PR experience working with lifestyle consumer clients. Account Assistants are the backbone of a successful account team. They help keep us organized and informed and assist with executing our campaigns. This person will assist several teams/ accounts and should have excellent organization, writing, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities:

• Research and compile information to help account teams
• Assist with reports and note-taking
• Build media lists using resources such as Muck Rack
• Begin to understand Startr Co.‘s approach to media relations and pitching
• Help to craft creative press materials
• Aid in media outreach and securing coverage, as needed
• Monitor client coverage
• Schedule internal and external calls
• Work with teams to collaboratively build call agendas and recaps
• Organize client folders, trackers, and databases
• Oversee brand samples and track inventory (if applicable)
• Create and manage client press coverage clips

Educational and Skills Requirements:

• BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Prior work experience or PR internships in a public relations or marketing role
• General familiarity with common tech, AI tools and social media sites (Microsoft Office, ChatGPT, etc.)
• Commitment to work collaboratively with the team in office 2 days per week
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently as well as in groups
• Strong ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and be resourceful
• Attention to detail and take direction well
• Desire to grow and learn with the company
• A positive attitude is a must

Join Us:

If you're ready to take the next step in your PR career and thrive in an agency that values creativity and collaboration, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Startr Co. team.

Startr Co provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Startr Co complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Startr Co prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Startr Co employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.