<p>Robert Half is partnering with a<strong> leading consumer technology brand </strong>in search of an experienced <strong>Public Relations Manager</strong> to support high-profile product and feature launches across its smart home ecosystem. This role is focused exclusively on earned media and product PR and is ideal for a seasoned PR professional with deep experience launching consumer technology products and services.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$65-70/hour (W2)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>9-month contract</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Hawthorne, CA (hybrid-onsite)</p><p><strong>Hours:</strong> 40 hours/week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Public Relations Manager will own and execute PR strategies for consumer product and feature launches, from announcement planning through media outreach and post-launch storytelling. This role requires a strong understanding of how to position technical and AI-driven innovations in a clear, compelling way for reporters and consumers, as well as the ability to independently manage reporter relationships and pitch stories that land meaningful coverage. This is a hands-on PR role—writing, pitching, briefing reporters, and driving earned media results.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead PR strategy for consumer product and feature launches, including announcement planning, risk assessment, timing strategy, and narrative development</li><li>Build and execute targeted media strategies, including developing the right reporter lists to drive high-impact coverage across consumer tech, AI, and innovation outlets</li><li>Pitch reporters proactively ahead of launches to secure coverage, briefings, reviews, and exclusives</li><li>Write all launch-related materials, including press releases, FAQs, media pitches, blog posts, and briefing documents</li><li>Support and help drive a product reviews program, coordinating outreach and materials to enable timely, accurate reviews</li><li>Develop and communicate consumer AI narratives, translating complex, technical features into clear, compelling stories that highlight innovation and customer value</li><li>Identify opportunities to drive momentum between launch moments, pitching trend stories, feature explainers, and narrative-led coverage when no hard news is attached</li><li>Maintain strong, day-to-day relationships with reporters and editors—comfortable picking up the phone, pitching live, and negotiating story angles</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with product, legal, and internal communications teams to ensure accuracy, alignment, and message discipline</li></ul>
