Robert Half is hiring: Public Relations Manager in Seattle

Robert Half is partnering with our client in the search for a Public Relations Manager. Our client is a global leader in connected entertainment technology, delivering innovative devices and experiences that help customers access content quickly, intuitively, and across a broad ecosystem.

Location: Seattle, WA (onsite)

Duration: 7-month contract

Hours: 40 hours/week

Pay Rate: $50-55/hour

Position Overview:

The Public Relations Manager will play a key role in driving brand awareness and product storytelling for a rapidly growing portfolio of smart media and entertainment products. This role will lead public relations strategy across product feature launches, develop compelling narratives that demonstrate customer value, and collaborate with internal teams to surface stories that resonate with press, influencers, and key audiences.

The ideal candidate has strong media relations experience, the ability to translate complex features into simple customer benefits, and a proven track record of securing coverage that drives measurable results. This position reports into a cross-functional team and requires strategic thinking, creativity, and comfort working in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead PR strategy and planning for product and feature launches across the entertainment device portfolio
• Develop earned, owned, paid, and social storytelling that highlights customer benefits and drives awareness
• Partner with product marketing, engineering, and UX teams to uncover newsworthy features and emerging innovation themes
• Design and execute creative, always-on PR campaigns that increase familiarity and consideration among target audiences
• Build and maintain ongoing relationships with press, influencers, analysts, and media outlets
• Identify opportunities for strategic media placement, product reviews, customer case studies, and thought leadership
• Monitor industry conversations to maintain brand presence in current and relevant media cycles
• Evaluate campaign performance and provide insights to improve future storytelling and media strategy

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in public relations or corporate communications
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• Strong media relations skills with a proven history of securing positive earned coverage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the consumer electronics, streaming media, or smart device industry
• Ability to simplify technical or product feature language into relatable customer stories
• Proven experience operating within a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Comfort collaborating across product, engineering, and marketing teams