Public Relations Manager

SGS Consulting; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in San Diego, CA, seeks a senior public relations/communications professional to develop and execute integrated plans for product launches, events, and strategic initiatives.

You will lead media relations, oversee agency partnerships, and coordinate with product marketing and global PR to ensure consistent messaging. Applicants should have 7+ years in PR/communications, strong writing skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Public Relations, communications, or product marketing, preferably tech.
• Proven track record managing media relations and agency partnerships.
• Strong writing and storytelling for press materials, FAQs, and exec messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans for product launches and events.
• Liaise with PR agencies, oversee deliverables, reporting, and media outreach.
• Collaborate with product marketing/management and global PR to align messaging.
• Build and maintain relationships with North America press.
• Monitor media trends and identify opportunities to engage in news cycles.
• Maintain teamwork across agency and marketing/communications teams.
• Office-based position located in San Diego, CA; remote considered but SD preferred.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing & storytelling

Technical translation

Influencer marketing

Project management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute integrated communications plans for product launches, industry events, and strategic initiatives
• Serve as the primary liaison with PR agencies, overseeing deliverables, reporting, and media outreach
• Collaborate with product marketing, product management, and global PR teams to align messaging and strategy
• Build and maintain relationships with North America press
• Monitor media trends and proactively identify opportunities to engage in the news cycles
• Maintain a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration with agency team members and across marketing and communications teams
• This is an office-based position located in San Diego, CA. Remote employees will be considered but San Diego is preferred.

Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or product marketing, preferably in the tech sector
• Proven track record of managing media relations and agency partnerships
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with experience crafting press materials, FAQs, and executive messaging
• Ability to navigate complex technical topics and translate them into compelling narratives
• Experience with influencer marketing and analyst relations is a plus
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment and works well with others
• Basic computer software skills including with Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
• Associate's degree and 7+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 9+ years of Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related work experience.