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
Top Skills
Capital V Strategies New York, New York, USA Office
New York, New York, United States
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