Public Relations Manager

JSA Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced strategic communications agency, is looking for a PR Manager to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for a mid-level professional to take ownership of day-to-day client deliverables, execute high-impact PR strategies, and support some of the fastest-growing industries globally, including consumer tech, digital media, and gaming.

The PR Manager will focus on the strategy and execution of work and serve as a trusted day-to-day contact for our clients. You will also act as a brand ambassador for JSA, contributing to the firm's overall visibility and organic growth through networking and industry engagement. It’s a great opportunity to join a small team and make a big impact.

Location: Ideally Los Angeles (coming into our HQ office 3-4 days a week), or remote in San Francisco or New York. 

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Principal Responsibilities:

• Client Management: Manage day-to-day operations and deliverables for key accounts, ensuring excellent client service and relationship maintenance.
• Strategic Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans, narratives, positioning, and messaging on behalf of clients while taking ownership of execution.  
• Media Relations: Maintain and develop strong media relationships and secure impactful coverage in outlets spanning tech, business, and entertainment.
• Thought Leadership: Execute thought leadership programs by identifying speaking opportunities, coordinating award submissions, and drafting compelling bylines for client executives.
• Writing: Draft well-written narratives, press releases, pitches, and messaging on behalf of clients.
• Agency Ambassadorship: Act as a brand ambassador for JSA Partners by networking and contributing to the firm’s visibility.
• New Business Support: Contribute to the agency's growth by identifying potential opportunities.
• AI Innovation: Thoughtfully leverage AI to create efficient workflows for yourself and the entire team. 

You are someone who:

• Is a practitioner at heart: You enjoy the work of PR—pitching, writing, and seeing a strategy through to the finish line. You are a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table.
• Excels in Client Service: You take pride in being a reliable and proactive partner to your clients.
• Is a Collaborative Partner: You enjoy providing guidance and peer-mentorship to junior staff members. You are also a solutions-oriented team player and effective collaborator; able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed. 
• Is Highly Organized: You are incredibly detail oriented and you can manage multiple accounts simultaneously, switch back and forth on projects frequently, and stay on top of various moving parts in a fast-paced environment.
• Is Growth-Oriented: You have a hunger to grow as a PR professional and stay ahead of trends in consumer tech, digital media, gaming, and sports.
• Can think creatively: You are someone who comes with new ideas and can also give strategic counsel on the fly with clients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience: 5 years of public relations experience, ideally at least partly in an agency setting.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a related field.
• Industry Knowledge: A genuine interest and /or solid understanding of the consumer technology, digital media, gaming and sports landscapes.
• Communication: Exceptional writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Media Savvy: Proven track record of building media relationships and securing earned media results.

Perks:

• 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.