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JSA+Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced strategic communications agency, is looking for a PR Fellow to join our team. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an entry level professional to support day-to-day client deliverables, assist in executing high-impact PR strategies, and work within some of the fastest-growing industries globally, including consumer tech, digital media, and gaming.

The PR Fellow will learn tactical execution and foundational PR skills, serving as a trusted, reliable contact for our team and clients. It’s a great opportunity to join a small team, learn from experienced professionals, and make a big impact.

Location: Los Angeles (coming into our HQ office in Santa Monica 3-4 days a week).

Principal Responsibilities

• Play a supporting role on client accounts and with internal team members.
• Help execute successful communications campaigns for a range of clients, specifically in consumer tech, digital media, and gaming.
• Develop creative written materials that reflect an understanding of our clients’ businesses, including briefing documents and pitches.
• Assist in handling many of the day-to-day deliverables, including content creation and oversight as well as project and account management.
• Evaluate thought leadership and media opportunities on behalf of clients. 
• Build media lists and first drafts of pitches and other materials such as FAQs.
• Manage media inquiries and help prep executives for interview with briefing docs.
• Help brainstorm and execute new proactive ideas for media opportunities on behalf of clients.
• Maintain a keen understanding of industry trends affecting clients and make appropriate recommendations regarding communication strategy surrounding them.

You are someone who:

• Is a Creative Thinker: You are intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy brainstorming new ideas with the team.
• Is a Collaborative Partner: You are a solutions-oriented team player who enjoys learning from senior staff. You are able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed.
• Is Highly Organized: You are incredibly detail-oriented, able to support multiple accounts simultaneously, 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience: 1-2 years of internship 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 understanding traditional and new media landscape.

The Fellow Program spans one year with a mid-year check-in and opportunity for a pay increase. Fellows who complete the full year will receive a bonus and promotion to Coordinator dependent on agency need. 

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.