Media Relations Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Los Angeles, CA that is seeking a Media Relations Manager.

Summary:
Our work encompasses written, oral, visual, and digital communications. This role is responsible for executing communications plans and engaging an ecosystem of media and earned creators in Los Angeles and nationally. Supporting Training, Running, and Sportswear priorities, among others, this individual will help bring stories and experiences to life through seamless program execution, event management, media engagement, and product seeding. Responsibilities include managing end-to-end logistics for media experiences, coordinating product seeding efforts, organizing seasonal product previews, supporting media events, and helping execute workouts, runs, and athlete- or community-led experiences.

A love of media hosting and relationship management is a must. We are looking for someone who can bring precision, organization, and operational excellence to every detail while helping create memorable experiences for media and creators. Successful candidates bring a positive, team-first mindset, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while navigating ambiguity across a global matrix organization. Previous experience in communications, public relations, or related fields is required.

The ideal candidate is deeply connected to Los Angeles culture, understands the local media and creator landscape, and has a genuine passion for sport, storytelling, and the brand. They are exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or any combination of relevant education, experience, and training
* Strong knowledge of the city's sports, cultural, media, and creator landscape. ? Min
* 7+ years of experience in communications, public relations, events, marketing, or related functions
* Strong project management and organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and logistics simultaneously
* Experience supporting media relations, event execution, product launches, and creator engagement programs
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with media, creators, agencies, and cross-functional partners
* Passion for sport and enthusiasm for the brand, products, and athlete storytelling
* Experience partnering with agencies and navigating the Los Angeles media landscape
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering flawless execution

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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