Sr. Public Relations Manager
JSA+Partners, Los Angeles, CA, United States
JSA+Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced strategic communications agency, is looking for a Senior PR Manager to join our team and spearhead our gaming and sports clients. You’d be responsible for leading the internal team as well as developing and implementing public relations strategies for startups and Fortune 500 companies, including: strategic counsel, client management, thought leadership, and media relations. It’s a great opportunity to join a small team and make a big impact on some of the fastest-growing industries globally.
The role is ideally Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York-based. You’re able to come to our HQ (if LA-based) or work with the team while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid workplace.
PRINCIPAL 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. YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU
Have 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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. PERKS
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 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.
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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. YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU
Have 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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. PERKS
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 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.
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