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.
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 SHOULD APPLY IF YOU:
- 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.
- 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.
