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Flock Safety · 1 month ago

Media Relations Manager

Flock Safety is a leading safety technology platform focused on crime prevention and security, connecting various stakeholders within communities. They are seeking a Media Relations Manager to enhance their communications efforts through story sourcing, press releases, and building relationships with reporters and public sector customers.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Soliciting stories from customers
Drafting press releases
Pitching stories to news outlets
Supporting press conferences
Building and maintaining relationships with reporters and public sector customers

Qualification

Media relationsPublic relations experienceCommunication skillsOrganization skillsCold callingPublic speakingBachelor's degree

Required

6-8 years of PR and communications experience either with an agency or in-house
Direct experience dealing with reporters is required
Ability to engage with, develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity in press release and media pitch writing styles
Solid understanding of the media landscape
Strong organization and time management skills
Self-starter mentality with the ability to work independently and quickly in a fast-moving environment
Bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, marketing, sales, or a relevant field
Must be based on the East Coast, with a preference for candidates located in the Boston or New York City metropolitan areas

Preferred

Public speaking skills are preferable
Experience dealing with public sector employees (law enforcement, elected officials, or city/county employees)
Prior relationships with reporters a plus
Prior relationships with public sector employees (especially law enforcement) a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Equity in the company
Take what you need vacation policy
The opportunity to grow your career at a fast-paced, high growth mission-driven startup

Company

Flock Safety

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Flock Safety provides end-to-end surveillance solutions to support law enforcement and communities.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$655.58M
Key Investors
Andreessen HorowitzTiger Global ManagementMeritech Capital Partners
2025-03-13Series F· $275M
2022-02-15Series E· $150M
2021-07-13Series D· $150M

Leadership Team

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Garrett Langley
Founder & CEO
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Mandy Schuler
Vice President Supply Chain
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