Manager, PR & Communications

Position Overview

As a PR & Communications leader, you will partner with our clients to understand who they are and communicate their expertise and passion to the world through owned and earned channels. You will build end-to-end communication campaigns, acting as an in-house resource. Beginning with strategic planning and following through to daily execution, your work will build and maintain trust and enduring connections between our clients and their audiences.

We have clients across AI, Fintech, EV, Software, Property Technology, Insurance, Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG, and more.

The ideal candidate is business and media savvy and passionate about earned and owned media. We are looking for someone who is both a self-starter and a team player – motivated to deliver results but also able to work effectively with colleagues.

This is a hybrid (remote/ in-office) position based in Newport Beach, California.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day client lead, working to develop communications strategies and creative activation plans for initiatives and launches.
• Be a trusted partner, counsel, and teacher to clients on all things earned and owned
• Develop strategic plans, media relations strategies, and content for announcements and always-on storytelling across appropriate channels
• Leverage your creativity and actionable insights to inform compelling stories and engaging content
• Draft owned content, press releases, media materials, and strategic documents
• Establish client goals based on audience segmentation, needs, and overall business objectives
• Tracking and reporting KPIs and metrics
• Manage multiple projects across client accounts, while owning multiple deliverables
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship for junior team members

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience working in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Audience empathy as a primary driver of your communication strategy
• Hands-on experience in strategic planning and campaign execution
• Professionalism and confidence participating in client presentations and events
• Experience in writing business communications (executive emails, blog posts, press releases, etc.)
• Proficient in communications tracking software (Cision, Meltwater, Sprinklr, Spredfast, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Company-sponsored medical insurance
• Employer match for IRA retirement plan
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Company-sponsored cell phone plan
• On-site, complimentary corporate gym access
• On-site café, dry cleaners, convenience store and executive car wash
• Office stocked kitchen with fridge and snacks
• Centrally located office near John Wayne Airport, major freeway commutes, shopping, and restaurants
• Fun, social office environment (ping pong skills a plus, but not required)