Communications & Social Media Associate

Aera Technology

. Own and maintain the communications calendar — tracking all initiatives, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, while managing an inventory of shareable assets .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and maintain the communications calendar — tracking all initiatives, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes, while managing an inventory of shareable assets
Own and evolve the media, analyst, and influencer database — researching new contacts, building targeted lists, and supporting outreach and pitch distribution
Develop core communications content — including media and influencer pitches, executive quotes and talking points, briefing materials, customer use case summaries, and press releases
Monitor and track press coverage — capturing relevant articles, identifying new media opportunities, tracking industry trends, and contributing to reporting and asset development
Support the Decision Intelligence Podcast program — researching and securing guests, drafting topics and questions, and coordinating scheduling and recording logistics
Support press release execution and distribution — managing content development and approvals, coordinating wire distribution and website posting, and tracking performance
Own day-to-day management of Aera’s social media channels (LinkedIn and others), including content scheduling, publishing, and community engagement
Develop and maintain Aera’s social media content calendar — coordinating with marketing, product, and communications teams to support key announcements, campaigns, and events
Create and support social content development — partnering with the Content Director to draft posts, develop copy, and supporting assets aligned to Aera’s brand voice
Monitor social channels and conversations — tracking brand mentions, industry trends, and engagement opportunities, and responding or escalating as appropriate
Track and report on performance metrics — including reach, engagement, and follower growth, and surface insights to inform content strategy
Stay current on social trends and platform updates — bringing forward recommendations to continuously improve performance and engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in communications, public relations, and social media for B2B technology companies
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to adapt tone and style across different formats and audiences (social posts, press commentary, executive messaging)
Experience supporting PR workflows, including media and influencer engagement, and familiarity with industry tools (e.g., Muck Rack, wire services, and media monitoring platforms)
Familiarity with major social media platforms (LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Instagram) and social media management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Sprout Social, or similar)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and project coordination skills — able to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines without dropping the ball
A proactive, curious mindset: comfortable doing research, synthesizing information, and bringing ideas to the table
Collaborative team player who can work effectively with cross-functional partners and build relationships with internal stakeholders
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
Proficiency with AI tools to accelerate content creation and research workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans
a 401K plan
flexible paid time off
generous parental leave
fully-stocked kitchen with a selection of snacks and beverages

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Hard Skills & Tools

written communicationproject coordinationcontent developmentmedia engagementinfluencer engagementperformance metrics trackingresearchcontent strategysocial media managementpress release execution

Soft Skills

highly organizedattention to detailproactive mindsetcollaborativecuriousability to adapt tone and stylerelationship buildingteam playermulti-taskingsynthesizing information