Senior Manager, Torch Relay Communications

The role

You will define and lead the communications strategy for the LA28 Torch Relay from concept through execution. You will guide engagement with government, civic, and media stakeholders while managing crisis communications for a national event.

What you will do

• Define and lead the end-to-end communications strategy for the Torch Relay
• Negotiate with federal, state, and municipal government
• Align with the IOC and IPC
• Lead crisis communications and rapid-response strategy
• Set the credentialing strategy and approval process for media and stakeholders
• Coordinate daily communications across internal and external stakeholders and partners

Required qualifications

• 7+ years experience leading communications strategy for complex, high-visibility public campaigns or nationally significant events
• Skill navigating political dynamics across federal, state, and municipal government and civic institutions
• Ability to lead crisis communications and rapid response under sustained national scrutiny and intense time pressure
• Track record of media relations with national and local outlets
• Collaborative mindset for aligning outside partners and internal teams
• Ability to work onsite in a Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• Ability to work in an open floorplan working environment
• Ability to use computers, phones, and other office equipment for extended periods

Nice to have

• Experience managing agencies or consultants
• 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

Benefits

• The chance to help deliver a historic Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles
• A 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

Before you apply

• LA28 does not provide relocation assistance
• If based outside the Los Angeles area, you must be able to work on-site in LA

About the company

LA28 is the organization delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.