Senior Public Relations Manager

JSA+Partners; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO increases with tenure

Holidays and flexible remote days

Paid office closure last week of the y

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible Fridays year-round

Job summary

JSA+Partners, a Santa Monica-based boutique public relations firm, seeks a Senior PR Manager to lead client programs across consumer tech, digital entertainment, sports and gaming. You will shape strategy, manage key accounts, and drive growth while rolling up your sleeves on day-to-day tasks.

Based in Los Angeles and regularly working from the Santa Monica office, the role requires strong media relationships, a strategic mindset, and proven leadership in a fast-paced agency setting.

Qualifications

• Exceptional media relations skills with established reporter relationships in key verticals.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational abilities.
• Experience leading client teams and driving strategic programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts across consumer tech, digital entertainment, sports and gaming.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans to elevate clients.
• Secure interviews and thought leadership opportunities for clients.
• Media train spokespeople and prepare for media engagements.
• Identify conferences, awards, and opportunities for visibility.
• Build and maintain media relationships and draft compelling materials.
• Advise on LinkedIn and social media strategy as needed.
• Support new business development and source new opportunities.

Skills

Media relations

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Storytelling

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Job description

JSA+Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced boutique public relations firm, is looking for a Senior PR Manager to join our growing team. This person will oversee clients across consumer tech, digital entertainment, sports and gaming and drive strategy and growth for our clients. You would be responsible for leading and managing clients, executing media relations and thought leadership strategies, expanding new business opportunities, and driving innovation at the firm… but you’re also ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and get the little things done too.

This is a great chance to join a small team and make a big impact. The role is based in Los Angeles and would come into our Santa Monica office 3-4 days a week.

• Oversee accounts across consumer tech, digital entertainment, sports and gaming.
• Develop and execute strategic communications plans that elevate the profiles of JSA+Partners clients and position executives as industry thought leaders.
• Engage in proactive, creative idea generation and trendjacking opportunities on behalf of clients.
• Secure interviews and meet-and-greets for clients in outlets spanning consumer tech, business, and digital media.
• Media train key spokespeople and prepare them for media interactions and speaking engagements.
• Identify and apply for high-impact conferences, awards, and other valuable thought leadership opportunities.
• Maintain, develop, and grow strong media relationships, pitch thoughtful story ideas, and draft creative written materials that reflect an understanding of our clients’ businesses.
• Keep a pulse on digital media, consumer technology, and gaming industry trends as they unfold.
• Advise clients on LinkedIn and social media strategy, as needed.
• Collaborate on providing communications guidance for issues management.
• Assist in new business development.
• Build relationships/network with decision-makers to source and acquire new business opportunities.

You Should Apply If You:

• Have at least 6-8+ years of experience in public relations and communications (agency or in-house).
• Love the craft of public relations and communications.
• Have exceptional media relations skills and established reporter relationships in business, technology, advertising, entertainment and other key verticals.
• Have a strong track record of building and securing thought leadership opportunities for executives and key company spokespeople.
• Have excellent relationship-building skills and sound judgment.
• Are able to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Are a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table.
• Are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple accounts simultaneously.
• Able to lead teams – both direct and indirect.
• Are a self-starter and self-confident, but also enjoy having fun.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment, switching back and forth frequently.
• Are focused on working during the day so you can enjoy your life.
• Has a hunger and desire to grow as a PR professional.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• A comprehensive understanding of the consumer technology, digital media, and gaming landscape.
• Strong relationships across business, technology, entertainment, and consumer media as well as conference organizers.
• Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• 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 and Summer Fridays
• Monthly access to a professional coach
• Learning and development opportunities throughout the year
• 401K with matching after one year
• Compensation for new business referrals that become JSA clients

About JSA+Partners

JSA+Partners is a Santa Monica-based strategic communications agency. We develop tailored communications programs, including earned and owned media for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies – delivering big-agency results without the overhead.

Founded in 2009 by former Yahoo VP of Corporate Communications Jennifer Stephens Acree, JSA was built to disrupt the traditional public relations agency model. We’re not a PR vendor – we’re an invaluable extension of our clients’ teams. Whether a startup is in stealth mode, gearing up for launch, an established brand planning a new product launch, or a company working through a crisis, we have provided comprehensive communications services and strategic counsel for 17+ years.

We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including strategic counsel, messaging and positioning, media relations, thought leadership, crisis communications, proprietary data analysis, and more. We build a custom approach for each client, constantly offering ideas, identifying trendjacking opportunities, and finding new ways to support our clients’ business objectives. By staying on top of trends, we’ve become experts across the consumer tech, media, creator economy, gaming, AI, sports, and more within our practice areas.

Our Commitment

At JSA, we respect and encourage everyone to be their unique selves. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their full potential, to have an excellent career experience, and be a valued member of the team. Come join us, and come as you are.