PR/Comms Lead

Adept is working to advance a people-centric approach to AI that optimizes for what’s actually most useful for people and their work. You can see this approach in the technology we’re building: models that are trained to use software and take actions just as a person would. We’ve recently raised a $350M Series B led by General Catalyst and Spark, on top of a $65M Series A in 2022 with Addition and Greylock. We’re fortunate to be supported by amazing firms and angels such as Chris Re, Andrej Karpathy, Root Ventures, Howie Liu, Dara Khosrowshahi,  and others, and were recently highlighted by Forbes . Adept is backed by a coalition of strategic partners, including Atlassian, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Workday.   We're looking for passionate team members who want to swing for the fences to accomplish our mission, are excited by a startup environment where the hardest problems are yet to be solved, and are eager to learn and collaborate together in our San Francisco office. For more information, check out our blog ! Key Responsibilities: You will play a pivotal role in crafting and communicating the Adept story, building brand awareness, and driving strategies to amplify Adept’s unique take on AGI, including: Content creation: own the content calendar and work alongside Product, Engineering, Research, and Design teams to draft compelling articles, blog posts, and other written materials that communicate Adept’s vision, product launches, and thought leadership. Social media: lead social media strategy and execution, managing platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Adept’s Discord community. Speaking engagements and events: support company leadership and spokespersons prepare for industry conferences and other media events. Media relations: cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key media contacts, industry influencers, and thought leaders. Proactively pitch and secure media coverage in top-tier outlets to elevate Adept’s visibility. Brand messaging: work cross-functionally to establish Adept’s brand identity and employer brand. Integrate brand messaging into both internal-facing and external-facing communication materials. Qualifications: 8+ years of experience in PR, communications, or marketing roles, with a focus on technology or startup environments. Generalist mindset, and willingness to roll up your sleeves and act as a both a strategy-setter and individual contributor across a range of projects and needs. Deep interest and understanding of the emerging AI landscape, industry participants, and topics of interest. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail. Experience managing social media platforms and driving engagement. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment. The pay range for this position in California is $175,000 - $300,000yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. We also offer competitive equity packages in the form of stock options and a comprehensive benefits plan.    Our benefits   Comprehensive health insurance coverage - 100% for employees Dental and vision insurance Unlimited vacation time for exempt employees 4 remote weeks per year - work from anywhere Competitive salary  Stock options  Daily meals for those in our comfortable SF office  Commuter benefits Dog friendly      Adept is an equal opportunity employer. We're excited about candidates who will raise the bar of our team, regardless of specific experiences -- we encourage applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.