Sr. Public Relations Manager at JSA+Partners | Los Angeles, CA

JSA+Partners

Sr. Public Relations Manager

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client strategy and campaigns in gaming, sports, and interactive entertainment as a Senior PR Manager, guiding senior counsel, media relations, and team development.

Must-have: 5-7+ years in-house or agency with 2-3+ years of management experience.
Standout: Leadership of a team with client-leading role and cross-functional influence.
Standout: Strong media relationships across reporters in tech, business, sports, gaming, and entertainment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Lead key accounts for both startups and global companies, focusing on protecting and growing current client relationships.
Develop strategic plans and execute successful campaigns for clients specifically in gaming, sports, and interactive entertainment.
Provide strategic counsel to senior executives and client contacts on a regular basis as well as offer counsel on the fly.
Develop narratives, positioning, and messaging on behalf of clients.
Oversee thought leadership programs for executives, including speaking opportunities and award submissions, drafting bylines, and more.
Maintain and develop strong media relationships, pitch in-depth story ideas, and be responsible for developing creative written materials that reflect an understanding of our clients’ businesses.
Oversee consistent proactive idea generation and media opportunities on behalf of clients.
Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategies surrounding them.
Actively support new business development, including participating in networking opportunities, spearheading new business proposals, and contributing to marketing the agency and bolstering our reputation.
Manage and develop junior communications professionals.
Occasional on-site PR support of client and industry events.

Requirements

5-7+ years of experience in-house or at an agency, including 2-3+ years of management experience.
Have a comprehensive understanding of the sports, technology, and video games landscape.
Have strong network and media relationships with reporters in business, tech, sports, gaming, and entertainment.
Have experience leading a team and playing a client lead role.
Are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage a fast-paced environment, switching back and forth on clients and projects frequently.
Are a results-driven advocate for your clients, consistently going the extra mile to secure high-impact “wins” that move the needle.
Are a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table.
Are a solutions-oriented team player and effective collaborator; able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed.
Are AI-savvy and bring "new tech" thinking to traditional PR workflows.
Are a self-starter and self-confident, but also enjoy having fun.
Enjoy the networking and relationship-building side of PR.
Have a hunger and desire to grow as a PR professional.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
A comprehensive understanding of the sports, technology, or video games landscape.
Strong media relationships with reporters in tech, business, consumer, sports, gaming, and entertainment.
Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills.

Preferred

AI-savvy and bring "new tech" thinking to traditional PR workflows
Self-starter and self-confident, but also enjoy having fun
Enjoy networking and relationship-building side of PR
Hunger and desire to grow as a PR professional

Benefits

PTO that increases with tenure, plus holidays and flexible remote days
Paid office closure for the last week of the year
Medical and dental coverage
Flexible Fridays year-round
Annual learning & development stipend
401K with matching after one year

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)

www.jsapartners.co