JSA+Partners · 2 days ago
Sr. Public Relations Manager - Gaming & Sports
Santa Monica, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expJSA+Partners is a boutique communications firm seeking a Senior PR Manager to lead their gaming and sports clients. The role involves developing and implementing public relations strategies, managing client relationships, and overseeing a team of communications professionals.
AdvertisingContentMarketingPublic RelationsUnified Communications
Responsibilities
Lead key accounts for both startups and global companies, focusing on protecting and growing current client relationships
Actively support new business development, including participating in networking opportunities and spearheading new business proposals for 2026 and beyond
Manage and develop junior communications professionals
Develop strategic plans and execute successful campaigns for clients specifically in gaming, sports, and interactive entertainment
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
Handle many of the day-to-day deliverables, including content creation, events and awards submissions, and project and account management
Lead client calls and help guide media interviews
Manage press inquiries, interview requests, and prep executives
Oversee consistent proactive creative 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
Provide strategic counsel to senior executives and client contacts on a regular basis as well as offer counsel on the fly
Contribute to marketing the agency and bolstering our reputation
Occasional on-site PR support of client and industry events
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in-house or at an agency, including 2-3+ years of management experience
A comprehensive understanding of the sports and video games landscape
Strong network in as well as media relationships with reporters in business, tech, sports, gaming, and entertainment
Experience in leading a team and playing a client lead role
Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills
Dedicated to putting in the necessary time and effort to secure 'wins' for clients and the agency
Solutions-oriented team player and effective collaborator; able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed
Strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table
Incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-starter and self-confident, but also enjoy having fun
AI-savvy and bring 'new tech' thinking to traditional PR workflows
Can work in a fast-paced environment, switching back and forth on clients frequently
Focused on working during the day so you can enjoy your life
Hunger and desire to grow as a professional
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or related field
Strong media relationships with reporters in tech, business, consumer, sports, gaming, and entertainment
Exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills
Benefits
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
Company
JSA+Partners
JSA+Partners is a consulting firm that offers strategic counsel, crisis communications, media relations, marketing, and content services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Jennifer Stephens Acree
Founder and CEO
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