Sr. Public Relations Manager - Gaming & Sports

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.

• 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.

• 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 in 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.

• 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.

• PTO that increases with tenure, plus holidays and flexible remote days
• Paid office closure for the last week of the year
• Medical and dental…