Media Relations Manager in Playa Vista, California - #73253 | VanderHouwen

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Job Id: 73253

Media Relations Manager
Our client is seeking a Media Relations Manager to support high-visibility communications initiatives and brand experiences within the Los Angeles market. This role is ideal for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, and solutions-oriented communications professional who understands the intersection of sports, culture, media, and creators and can bring strong organization and relationship-building skills to a fast-moving environment.

This role is on-site in Los Angeles, California with travel as needed.

Media Relations Manager Responsibilities

• Execute media relations and communications programs supporting key brand, product, sports, and lifestyle initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national media, creators, agency partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics for media events, product launches, previews, community activations, and athlete-focused experiences.
• Manage multiple communications projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, logistics, deliverables, and stakeholder needs remain on track.
• Support product gifting and media outreach programs, including coordination, tracking, and follow-through with key contacts.
• Partner with cross-functional communications teams and external agencies to deliver cohesive and well-executed programs.
• Help host media and creator experiences while providing a high level of service and representing the brand professionally.
• Travel as needed to support events, activations, and other communications initiatives.

Media Relations Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, media relations, events, marketing, or a related field; 5–7 years preferred.
• Must be based in Los Angeles, California, with strong familiarity with the city’s sports, cultural, media, and creator communities.
• Demonstrated experience supporting media relations, events, product launches, creator programs, and other brand communications initiatives.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate numerous priorities, stakeholders, and logistical details simultaneously.
• Proven ability to develop productive relationships with media contacts, creators, agencies, and cross-functional business partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Genuine interest in sports, consumer products, brand storytelling, and athlete- or community-focused communications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, navigate ambiguity, and adjust quickly as priorities evolve.
• Self-motivated, personable, collaborative, and solutions-oriented with exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with communications or public relations agencies and established knowledge of the Los Angeles media market is preferred.
• Previous experience within the athletic, sportswear, consumer lifestyle, or related industry is preferred.
• Proficiency with Keynote and Excel.

Compensation: Up to $47.89/hr. (DOE)

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