Senior Manager, Torch Relay Communications

This role defines and leads the communications strategy for the LA28 Torch Relay from concept through execution. It acts as a trusted advisor on how the relay engages government, civic and media stakeholders at every stop, while staying aligned with the International Olympic and Paralympic Committees. The role leads crisis communications and rapid response for a highly visible national event and coordinates daily across a large, diverse ecosystem of partners as the route takes shape across the country.

• 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 while aligning 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, with the role evolving over time and potentially including operational responsibilities during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

• Proven experience (7+ years) leading communications strategy for complex, high-visibility public campaigns or nationally significant events.
• Deep skill navigating political dynamics across all levels of 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 of media relations with national and local outlets across a campaign-style, multi-market national operation.
• A collaborative mindset for aligning outside partners and internal teams toward shared goals, on time and on message.

• 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.

• Available to work onsite in the Downtown Los Angeles-based office, with travel to relay stops and event locations as needed.
• The majority of work is conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods using computers, phones and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Hours of work may vary, including evenings, weekends and holidays, especially during peak event periods.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.
• Candidates based outside the Los Angeles area are welcome to apply if able to work on-site in LA.

LA28 offers the chance to help deliver a historic Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. LA28 fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture guided by optimism, integrity, excellence and boldness, with meaningful, visible work at the heart of a once-in-a-generation moment and room to grow and shape new work in the years before the Games.