Senior Manager, Torch Relay Communications

LA28 • Los Angeles, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Torch Relay Communications defines and leads the communications strategy for the LA28 Torch Relay from concept through execution. The role advises on how the relay engages government, civic, and media stakeholders at every stop while maintaining alignment with the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees (IOC and IPC). It leads crisis communications and rapid response for a highly visible national event and coordinates communications across a diverse ecosystem of partners as the route takes shape across the country.

The position is based in LA28’s Downtown Los Angeles office and requires onsite work, with travel to relay stops and event locations as needed. Most work takes place in an office setting and involves extended use of computers, phones, and other office equipment, in an open-floorplan environment. Hours may vary, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, particularly during peak event periods. The role may evolve over time and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The annual base salary range is $105,000–$140,000. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance. LA28 describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, and boldness, and offers the opportunity to contribute to the Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games and shape work in the years before the Games.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience leading communications strategy for complex, high-visibility public campaigns or nationally significant events.
• Deep skill navigating political dynamics across federal, state, and municipal government and civic institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead crisis communications and rapid response under sustained national scrutiny and intense time pressure.
• Proven track record in media relations with national and local outlets across a campaign-style, multi-market national operation.
• Collaborative mindset for aligning outside partners and internal teams toward shared goals, on time and on message.
• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles office and travel to relay stops and event locations as needed.
• Able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment and use computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing agencies or consultants to extend campaign reach.
• Familiarity with IOC and IPC expectations for major international events.
• Experience with media and stakeholder credentialing at large scale.
• Background in multi-state tours or nationally scaled, moving events.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the end-to-end communications strategy for the Torch Relay from concept through full execution.
• Negotiate with federal, state, and municipal governments while aligning closely with the IOC and IPC.
• Lead crisis communications and rapid-response strategy for a highly visible, nationally significant public event.
• Set the credentialing strategy and approval process for media and stakeholders across every stop on the route.
• Coordinate daily communications across a large, diverse ecosystem of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Benefits

• Opportunity to help deliver a historic Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, and boldness.
• Meaningful, visible work at the heart of a once-in-a-generation moment.
• Room to grow and shape new work in the years before the Games.

What This Job Offers

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