Public Relations Manager

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive high-impact PR for consumer tech accounts with strategy, media relations, and thought leadership at an agency level.

  • Own day-to-day client operations and deliverables for key accounts.
  • Must-have: 5+ years in public relations, preferably in an agency setting.
  • Standout: Strong media relationships and track record earning coverage across tech, digital media, gaming, and sports.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client Management: Manage day-to-day operations and deliverables for key accounts, ensuring excellent client service and relationship maintenance.
  • Strategic Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans, narratives, positioning, and messaging on behalf of clients while taking ownership of execution.
  • Media Relations: Maintain and develop strong media relationships and secure impactful coverage in outlets spanning tech, business, and entertainment.
  • Thought Leadership: Execute thought leadership programs by identifying speaking opportunities, coordinating award submissions, and drafting compelling bylines for client executives.
  • Writing: Draft well-written narratives, press releases, pitches, and messaging on behalf of clients.
  • Agency Ambassadorship: Act as a brand ambassador for JSA+Partners by networking and contributing to the firmds visibility.
  • New Business Support: Contribute to the agency's growth by identifying potential opportunities.
  • AI Innovation: Thoughtfully leverage AI to create efficient workflows for yourself and the entire team.

Requirements

  • Experience: 5+ years of public relations experience, ideally at least partly in an agency setting.
  • Education: Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
  • Industry Knowledge: A genuine interest and /or solid understanding of the consumer technology, digital media, gaming and sports landscapes.
  • Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Media Savvy: Proven track record of building media relationships and securing earned media results.

    Benefits

    • PTO that increases with tenure, plus holidays and flexible remote days.
    • Paid office closure for the last week of the year.
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Flexible Fridays year-round.
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    JSA+Partners

    JSA+Partners is a Los Angeles based communications agency specializing in servicing the consumer technology, digital media space and esports & gaming. We work with clients, from startups to global brands, to develop and execute the right strategies to reach desired business objectives. Our full suite of services includes strategic counsel, positioning and messaging, thought leadership, media relations and crisis communications. We take a personalized approach to each client to build brands and create value.

    Founded in 2009
    Santa Monica, California, USA
    17 employees (11 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    515
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    16.8%
    Direct
    65.2%
    Referral
    4.8%
    Social
    12.1%
    Paid
    1.1%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~17

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    10 (59% of company)

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