Public Relations Manager

Santa Monica, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Description

JSA+Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced strategic communications agency, is looking for a PR Manager to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level professional to take ownership of day-to-day client deliverables, execute high-impact PR strategies, and support some of the fastest-growing industries globally, including consumer tech, digital media, and gaming.

The PR Manager will focus on the strategy and execution of work and serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for our clients. You will also act as a brand ambassador for JSA, contributing to the firm's overall visibility and organic growth through networking and industry engagement. It’s a great opportunity to join a small team and make a big impact.

Location: Ideally Los Angeles (coming into our HQ office 3-4 days a week), or remote in San Francisco or New York. 

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Principal 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 firm’s 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. 

You are someone who:

  • Is a practitioner at heart: You enjoy the work of PR—pitching, writing, and seeing a strategy through to the finish line. You are a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table.
  • Excels in Client Service: You take pride in being a reliable and proactive partner to your clients.
  • Is a Collaborative Partner: You enjoy providing guidance and peer-mentorship to junior staff members. You are also a solutions-oriented team player and effective collaborator; able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed. 
  • Is Highly Organized: You are incredibly detail oriented and you can manage multiple accounts simultaneously, switch back and forth on projects frequently, and stay on top of various moving parts in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is Growth-Oriented: You have a hunger to grow as a PR professional and stay ahead of trends in consumer tech, digital media, gaming, and sports.
  • Can think creatively: You are someone who comes with new ideas and can also give strategic counsel on the fly with clients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience: 5+ years of public relations experience, ideally at least partly in an agency setting.
  • Education: Bachelor's 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.

Perks:

  • 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)