Senior Manager, Torch Relay Communications

LA28 (Web) • Los Angeles, CA

13d • $105,000 - $140,000 • 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. This role advises on how the relay engages government, civic, and media stakeholders at every stop, while maintaining alignment with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC). The position leads crisis communications and rapid response for a highly visible national event and coordinates communications daily across a broad ecosystem of partners as the route takes shape.

The role is based on-site in LA, with travel to relay stops and event locations as needed. Most work takes place in an office setting, involving extended use of computers, phones, and other office equipment in an open-floorplan, open-cubicle environment. Work hours may vary and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, especially during peak event periods. The role may evolve over time and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. LA28 does not provide relocation assistance.

The annual base salary range is $105,000–$140,000. Final compensation depends on candidate qualifications, experience, and other reasonable criteria consistent with LA28’s operational needs and applicable law. LA28 describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, guided by optimism, integrity, excellence, and boldness, and offers the opportunity to contribute to a historic Games and grow and shape new 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 and ability to align outside partners and internal teams toward shared goals, on time and on message.
• Available to work on-site in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office and travel to relay stops and event locations as needed.
• Able to work efficiently for extended periods using computers, phones, and other office equipment in an open-cubicle environment.

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 government and align closely with the IOC and IPC throughout.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as required; the role may evolve and include operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

What This Job Offers

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