PR & Agency Partnerships Manager - Los Angeles

Linkby • Los Angeles, CA

6h • $85,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Linkby sits at the intersection of PR and performance marketing and needs someone who speaks PR fluently and has a genuine interest in learning the performance side. This role involves selling AI Visibility / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to advertisers, helping them understand and act on a category that most of the market is still figuring out. You will use your PR background and industry relationships to build partnerships with communications agencies, PR firms, and the brand marketing teams that work alongside them across the LA market. This is a full-cycle role where you will prospect, close, onboard, and own accounts. The role is remote with occasional WeWork days and team outings, but requires the candidate to be based in the Los Angeles area with regular in-person availability for client meetings, events, and networking.

Requirements

• 3+ years working at or directly alongside a PR agency or communications firm in a media relations, account management, client-facing, or brand-side capacity; deep familiarity with the earned media world is essential
• Strong understanding of the PR agency model: pitching, media lists, editorial placements, brand storytelling, and campaign measurement
• A genuine interest in learning performance marketing and excitement about where PR and performance intersect
• Full-cycle experience: comfortable both winning new business and owning accounts post-close
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to own your pipeline and accounts remotely
• Must be based in Los Angeles and available for regular in-person market engagement

Nice To Haves

• Existing relationships within the LA PR agency or brand communications community is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with affiliate marketing, native content, or digital advertising is a plus; we will train the right person
• CRM experience is a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop partnerships with PR agencies, communications firms, and brand marketing teams across the LA market
• Use your PR background and industry fluency to translate Linkby's value proposition in a way that resonates with earned media professionals
• Educate prospects on how performance-based publisher content complements and enhances traditional PR strategies
• Prospect, pitch, and close new agency and brand partners
• Own ongoing account relationships including campaign performance, retention, and upsell
• Attend PR industry events, agency networking functions, and brand marketing conferences across Los Angeles

Benefits

• $85,000-$100,000 base salary, based on experience
• Quarterly variable compensation tied to KPIs, plus uncapped commission for top performers
• Competitive ESOP
• Parental leave
• 401k with employer match
• Health, dental, and optical insurance
• Regular virtual and in-person team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed