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Tusk Ventures
Communications Associate
Why this is a great job:
Love politics and startups? Tusk is probably the best place to be. Take a look at their website and see all of the hot-button startup issues that they’ve been involved in. They’re not afraid of a fight and they’ve also made some pretty smart investments, to boot.
The nitty gritty:
Who we are.
Tusk Ventures one-part venture capital firm, one-part political strategy firm that deploys both capital and strategic expertise to help startups break through regulatory barriers and operate at full speed. We are looking to hire a Communications Associate in our New York office to help develop and execute communications strategies on behalf of the firm and our growing list of portfolio companies.
We work with startups across a variety of industries — transportation, energy, health care, education, insurance, finance, hospitality, alcohol, beauty, gaming — that offer a great idea and critical political problems or opportunities that we can solve to accelerate growth. We tend to work with Series A startups but have worked with companies at Seed and Growth too.
As a member of the Tusk Ventures team, you will be working directly with our team of regulatory and political experts, startup founders, and investment professionals to help some of the world’s most innovative companies navigate the political, regulatory and media environment.
Our firm’s model is unique, so we need uniquely talented people to join our team.
Who you are.
We are looking for someone who is smart, charismatic, creative and driven. You must be able to operate in a fast-moving, fast-changing and competitive environment. You should have a passion for communicating complex ideas to the broader world and an understand of the ever-changing media environment.
You should think and write strategically and creatively about a range of issues in a variety of media, including, press releases, remarks, briefing documents and blog posts.
Most importantly, you understand that people don’t simply get their news from the front page anymore. You must be able think outside the box when it comes to communication strategies — everything from podcasts to newsletters. (And it’s a plus if you’re passionate about technology and its potential for changing the world as we know it)
We move quickly. Our work is hard. We value those who can push themselves, want to grow their roles, and aren’t afraid to solve problems on their own. You have to not just be willing, but excited, to be a part of doing the hard work it takes to build and grow our firm.
What you will be doing.
You will be responsible for working directly with our portfolio companies to find creative ways to articulate their vision and tell their story to a wide audience including politicians, policy influencers, and other key players in the regulatory environment.
This role will also support communications activities related to Tusk-Montgomery Philanthropies (TMP), which works at the intersection of technology and politics to advance mobile voting & anti-hunger programs across the country, and the firm’s leadership.
In particular, the communications associate will be responsible for:
Developing relationships with and pitching media across a variety of tech, business and political outlets;
actively engaging, cultivating and managing press relationships to ensure coverage for our portfolio companies, Tusk Ventures leadership team and key TMP initiatives;
assisting with the development of communication materials, including talking points, press releases, media pitches, speeches, strategic communication plans, thought leadership pieces/opeds and website copy;
working closely with Tusk communications lead to help shape and grow the firm’s narrative; and
maximizing media opportunities by thinking creatively and considering every potential angle and media channel.
Qualifications
3–5 years of in-house or agency communications experience; political campaign experience a significant plus
Familiarity with new media landscape (podcasts, newsletters, social media)
Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with reporters, particularly those in tech, business and political media
Track record of success proactively crafting and placing compelling media pitches
Successful writing and editing experience, including the ability to write press releases, media alerts, website content and “thought pieces”
Creative about how new media channels can be utilized to achieve specific communications goals
Self-reliant, results oriented and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
Great written, oral, and interpersonal skills and all around interesting, dynamic person who loves a challenging environment
Passion for the work that Tusk Ventures does with startups and mobile voting
Bonus Points
Established media contacts
Experience working with startups and/or venture-backed companies
Sense of humor (!)
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