Senior Associate, Media & Strategic Communications

About Capital V

Capital V 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

Compensation (from employer):
$85K – $105K • Offers Bonus