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Senior PR Manager – Gaming & Sports

JSA+Partners

JSA+Partners, a tight-knit, fast-paced boutique communications firm, is looking for a Senior PR Manager to join our team and spearhead our gaming and sports clients. You would be responsible for leading the internal team as well as developing and implementing public relations strategies including: strategic counsel, client management, thought leadership, and media relations. You will have 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 are 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.
• 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.

YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU: 

• Have 7+ years of experience in-house or at an agency, including 2-3+ years of management experience. 
• Care about your clients and getting wins for them and wanting to go the extra mile. 
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the sports and video games landscape.
• Have strong network in as well as media relationships with reporters in business, tech, sports, gaming, and entertainment.
• Have experience leading a team and playing a client lead role. 
• Have exceptional communication, writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Are dedicated to putting in the necessary time and effort to secure "wins" for clients and the agency.
• Are a solutions-oriented team player and effective collaborator; able to identify roadblocks early and call for help when needed.
• Are a strategic thinker, intellectually curious, a problem solver, and enjoy bringing new ideas to the table.
• Are incredibly organized, detail-oriented, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Are a self-starter and self-confident, but also enjoy having fun.
• Are 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.
• Are focused on working during the day so you can enjoy your life. 
• Have a hunger and desire to grow as a 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.