About the Public Relations Manager Role

Robert Half is thrilled to partner with a leading consumer technology brand to find an exceptional Public Relations Manager for their Hawthorne, California headquarters. This high-impact, 9-month contract position (40 hours/week, hybrid-onsite) offers a pay rate of $65-70/hour (W2) and focuses exclusively on earned media and product PR for groundbreaking smart home ecosystem launches. If you're a seasoned PR pro with a passion for consumer tech and AI innovations, this role lets you own strategies from announcement planning to post-launch storytelling, driving coverage in top-tier outlets.

In this hands-on position, you'll position complex technical features—like AI-driven smart home solutions—into compelling narratives that captivate reporters and consumers alike. Perfect for those who thrive on pitching live, briefing influencers, and securing exclusives, this opportunity places you at the heart of high-profile product launches in one of the most dynamic sectors: consumer technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic PR Leadership

• Lead comprehensive PR strategies for product and feature launches, handling announcement planning, risk assessment, timing, and narrative crafting to maximize impact.
• Build targeted media strategies with curated reporter lists focused on consumer tech, AI, and innovation beats for high-impact earned media results.

Media Execution and Outreach

• Proactively pitch reporters to land coverage, briefings, product reviews, and exclusives ahead of launches.
• Maintain robust day-to-day relationships with journalists and editors—pick up the phone, pitch live, and negotiate story angles confidently.
• Identify momentum-building opportunities between launches, such as trend stories and feature explainers without hard news triggers.

Content Creation and Collaboration

• Write essential materials including press releases, FAQs, media pitches, blog posts, and briefing docs that translate tech into accessible stories.
• Drive the product reviews program by coordinating outreach and providing accurate, timely materials.
• Partner seamlessly with product, legal, and internal comms teams to ensure message discipline, accuracy, and alignment.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Public Relations Manager, you need 5+ years in PR, ideally launching consumer tech products. Key must-haves include proven media pitching success, strong writing for tech narratives, and comfort managing reporter relationships independently. Experience with AI and smart home ecosystems is a plus, alongside cross-functional collaboration skills. We're seeking self-starters who can handle the full PR lifecycle in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Deep expertise in earned media and product PR for consumer technology.
• Exceptional storytelling to simplify AI/technical innovations.
• Proven track record of high-impact coverage in tech media.
• Hands-on experience with media lists, pitches, and live negotiations.

Why Join Us?

Join Robert Half and this iconic brand to shape the future of smart homes through influential PR. Enjoy competitive W2 pay, hybrid flexibility in Hawthorne, CA, and the chance to deliver measurable media wins on cutting-edge launches. Robert Half provides top-tier support, career advancement resources, and connections in the tech PR world. This contract offers stability and exposure to innovation leaders—apply now to elevate your career in Public Relations Manager roles at the intersection of tech and media!

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