PR and Strategic Communications

Adept is building a machine learning model that can interact with everything on your computer. We are solving open problems in AI in order to train a neural network that knows how to use every piece of software we use in our lives – all in service of building our product, a natural language interface to your computer. If we succeed, Adept will enable your computer to do anything that we can put into words. 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 ! The Manager of PR and Strategic Communications will be responsible for all aspects of the startup's external communications, from strategy development to execution, as well as team management and measurement of success. What you’ll achieve: Strategy: Develop and implement PR and communications strategies that helps shape Adept’s brand identity Coordinate closely with leadership to ensure all PR and communications initiatives align with Adept’s mission and values Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, and adjust strategies accordingly Collaborate with other teams, including product and business development, to ensure consistency of messaging across all channels Create a calendar of strategic communications that includes blog and social media posts, press engagement, and other external public appearances (e.g., conferences, industry events, etc.) Communicate with PR and Comms partners from our financial and strategic investors to stay coordinated on key announcements Execution: Write and edit blog posts, social media posts, press releases, company presentations, and other communications materials Build relationships with journalists and media outlets to secure coverage and placement Manage social media channels and create and post engaging content to grow and engage the startup's audience Monitor and track media coverage and social media engagement, and provide regular reports to the leadership team Identify and manage speaking and event opportunities for the startup's leadership team Skills and qualifications: 5+ years of experience in PR and/or Communications, ideally in the technology space Willingness to build multi-pronged PR/Comms strategies and also execute on content creation and monitoring Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts into more digestible written content Ability to work with high agency, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Familiarity with enterprise software solutions and the software industry as a whole Strong interest in AI/ML The pay range for this position in California is $150,000 - $180,000yr; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience. 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.