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J. Walcher Communications is hiring a senior account executive to join our team in San Diego. This is a full-time, in-office PR agency role with hybrid flexibility.
If you’ve been described as curious, proactive and a born storyteller – and you want your work to truly matter – read on.
About J. Walcher Communications
Celebrating 25 years as one of San Diego’s most recognized public relations and marketing agencies, J. Walcher Communications is a woman-owned boutique San Diego PR agency named by Forbes as one of the Best PR Agencies in the nation and recognized as Business for Good’s Employer of the Year. We help clients build their organizations with smart, effective campaigns that cut through the noise – substance and style over flash and fluff.
Our clients span real estate development, nonprofits and associations, social justice, tourism, professional services, hospitality, the arts and more. Clients include Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation, ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties, Invictus Games San Diego 2029 bid, Greystar and more. Our office is inside the San Diego Made Factory, a nonprofit arts collective in San Diego’s Logan Heights neighborhood. It is a creative, community-rooted environment unlike any traditional agency office.
“How do I know this is THE job for me?”
- Media relations is your first love. You’ve pitched, followed up and secured coverage locally, regionally and nationally. You know how to bring a carefully crafted story to fruition. You love to read and track media outlets – what reporters are saying and the trends they’re writing about.
- You want to do a little bit of everything: media relations, social media, digital marketing, copywriting, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO: optimizing content for AI search results), influencer relations, crisis communications, media training, advertising and more.
- Your writing moves people to action. You write a mean subject line. You shift tone and voice seamlessly. You know details matter.
- Culture matters to you. You want clients who listen and value what you do – and a team that does the same.
Responsibilities
- PR Strategy: Develop thoughtful communications plans; bring proactive, creative ideas; support clients across multiple industries
- Client Relations: Serve as a trusted extension of each client’s in-house team; manage day-to-day communications, projects and deadlines with precision; lead meetings, media trainings and interview prep
- Media Relations: Pitch and secure coverage proactively and persistently; plan and execute press conferences and media events
- Media Research: Build targeted media lists; stay current on traditional and non-traditional outlets locally, regionally and nationally
- Writing: Produce press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, blogs, public remarks and more
- Thought Leadership & Client Recognition: Identify and draft thought leadership pieces, award nominations and speaking opportunities
- Staff Mentorship: Provide constructive guidance and feedback; support junior staff growth and processes; receive the same support in return
- Digital Marketing: Draft e-newsletters and web content; manage and track key analytics
- Social Media: Guide strategy for social content calendars and compelling visuals; coordinate influencer relations; manage platform engagement and analytics
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of agency experience (or an equally fast-paced environment) with a strong media relations focus
- Demonstrated experience leading and managing client accounts independently
- Exceptional writing, editing and AP style skills
- Highly organized with strong deadline management
- Familiarity with PR tools (e.g. Muck Rack, Critical Mention), AI platforms (e.g. Claude), Microsoft 365 and major social media channels
- You take your work seriously, but also maintain a good dose of humor
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience, with full benefits including 100% paid health coverage, a retirement plan and PTO – plus, a genuinely great place to work inside one of San Diego’s most creative office environments.
To apply, please send a brief cover letter outlining why you are THE one, résumé and desired base salary to pr@jwalcher.com. Use email subject line: “JWC SAE Application: FULL NAME.” (Bonus points for sharing a PR joke or finding an AP style error in this listing without AI assistance.)
See our work at: jwalcher.com, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
J. Walcher Communications is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary: $100,000.00 – $120,000.00 Annually
The County of San Diego is currently recruiting for a junior level Public Affairs Officer (PAO) for the District Attorney’s Office. The PAO will be a storyteller for the DA’s Office, shaping how its work is understood through compelling video production, dynamic social media content, timely news releases, and clear, engaging written materials. This role assists with publicity and media activities, responds to media requests and public information inquiries, coordinates social media strategy, assists with media training, produces and designs correspondence and other outreach materials that reflect the mission of the DA’s Office. This position places strong emphasis on community relations and building public trust by highlighting the real-world impact of the work of the DA’s Office. As one of several ambassadors for the department, the PAO serves as a key liaison, nurturing relationships among staff, community groups, individuals, and the District Attorney’s Office. This position works onsite in downtown San Diego and will often travel to other locations in the county.
To view a detailed announcement including the duties and requirements of this position; go the following website:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hr/jobs/Public_Affairs_Officer_DA_Final_2026.pdf
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, values collaboration, and thrive in an environment of multiple stakeholder priorities. Professional history will demonstrate the following leadership competencies, attributes, and experience:
- Possess a minimum of 2 years professional experience
- Expertise in video production, including expertise using Adobe Premier Pro (Adobe Cloud Suite)
- Expertise posting/streaming on various Social Media platforms (e.g., Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to regularly work outside normal business hours (early morning, evenings, and weekends) to cover events
- Experience assisting with communication efforts, including information gathering and dissemination, media interviews, press conference preparation, proactively confronting misinformation by rapidly responding with factual statements, and efficient coordination with other agencies
- Possess experience working with governmental/public agencies such as a public affairs and/or communications representative
- Ability to work in a fast-paced large governmental organization and successfully handle multiple priorities and projects with strict deadlines
- Ability to effectively support staff in presenting clear, accurate and applicable information to diverse stakeholders, including drafting speeches, talking points for senior executives, news releases and departmental responses to media outlets
- Ability to work independently, exercise due diligence when researching inquiries and demonstrates appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information
- Possess a valid driver’s license
Applicants Must Possess the Following:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, in journalism, communications, marketing, public relations, or a closely related field; AND extensive experience in the implementation of a public relations program, which included responsibility for internal and external information services (e.g., broadcasting, journalism or multi-media communications) is highly desirable.
Other highly desirable qualifications include the following:
- Fluent in Spanish (both written and verbal)
- Marketing background
- Journalism background
Office Of the District Attorney
Under the leadership of District Attorney Summer Stephan, the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes committed in the county. It also prosecutes misdemeanor offenses that occur outside the City of San Diego. Each year, the more than 300 prosecutors in the DA’s Office file about 40,000 criminal cases on behalf of the county’s 3.3 million residents. The mission of the District Attorney’s Office is to pursue fair and equal justice for all and to build safe neighborhoods in partnership with the communities we serve, by ethically prosecuting those who commit crime, protecting victims, and preventing future harm. More than 1,000 DA employees work across 22 divisions, branch offices, special units, family justice centers, and a community center, each carrying out specialized work on behalf of the people of San Diego County
How to apply: File your application on our website at:
Key Dates:
- Resume Review: Week of April 27, 2026
- Interviews: Week of May 18, 2026
- Expected Start Date: July/August 2026
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