Director of Public Relations

About the role

HAUS is the world’s first integrated public relations and creative services agency purpose built for deep tech startups and scaleups. In January 2022, we set out on a mission to accelerate the adoption of technologies that maximize freedom, material abundance, and human flourishing. Since then, we’ve had the opportunity to support more than 100 startups, scaleups, venture firms, research labs, and other organizations in industries including artificial intelligence, aerospace, biotechnology, climate, defense, energy, advanced manufacturing, quantum computing, semiconductors, robotics, and more. As a member of the HAUS team, you'll have a front row seat for the future and work directly with founders building transformative technologies to help tell their story. And because HAUS is a startup too, you'll have the opportunity to shape how we operate and grow. We move fast and we’re looking for builders who are deeply curious about the world, love technology, and are optimistic about the future.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior-most PR lead on client accounts, providing strategic counsel to C-suite executives and founding teams of frontier technology companies
• Develop overarching PR strategies that align with business objectives, funding milestones, product launches, and long-term brand positioning goals
• Lead high-stakes communications initiatives including funding announcements, M&A activity, crisis management, and major product launches
• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier media, including editors and senior reporters at leading technology, business, and policy publications
• Oversee account teams of varying sizes (Account Supervisors, Account Managers, Senior Account Executives) ensuring quality delivery and professional development
• Craft and refine complex messaging and positioning for highly technical products and innovations, making them accessible to diverse audiences such as customers, engineering talent, policymakers, and investors.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities, award submissions, and thought leadership platforms for client executives
• Lead new business development efforts including pitch strategy, proposal development, and client presentations
• Mentor and develop PR talent across the agency, setting standards for excellence and fostering a culture of strategic thinking
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and media environment to proactively advise clients on opportunities and risks
• Manage client relationships at the executive level, serving as a trusted advisor and escalation point
• Contribute to agency growth through thought leadership, industry participation, and representing HAUS in the market

Qualifications

• 8+ years of public relations experience with at least 3-5 years in a director or senior leadership role at a PR agency
• Extensive experience developing and executing PR strategies for B2B technology companies, with deep expertise in frontier tech sectors (AI, quantum computing, biotech, robotics, etc.)
• Proven track record managing complex, high-stakes communications including funding announcements, crisis situations, and strategic pivots
• Established network of senior-level media relationships across technology, business, and vertical trade publications
• Demonstrated success leading and developing PR teams, with strong mentorship and people management skills
• Exceptional strategic thinking abilities with experience translating business goals into communications strategies
• Outstanding writing and communication skills across all formats and audiences
• Experience advising C-level executives and boards on communications strategy
• Strong understanding of the