Pr Manager Jobs in California

Pr Manager jobs in California are consistently in demand across entertainment, technology, consumer brands, and healthcare, with openings at every level from coordinator to vice president of communications. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the most active hiring markets, and long-established employers such as Warner Bros. Discovery, Apple, and Kaiser Permanente regularly bring on pr managers for brand communications, crisis management, and media relations. Corporate communications, digital PR, and entertainment publicity are the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles20
Top employerApple
Top cityIrvine, CA
Cities hiring12
Work type60% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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Apple
PR Manager, Trust and Safety
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Apple
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PR Manager, Trust and Safety
Apple
Cupertino, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Next Insurance
Editorial Partnerships & Digital PR Manager
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Next Insurance
Added 1w ago
Editorial Partnerships & Digital PR Manager
Next Insurance
San Francisco, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$123k - $186k/yr
501-1,000

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Applied Materials
Senior Manager, Corporate PR
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Added 2w ago
Senior Manager, Corporate PR
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, California
Customer Service
Customer Support
$163k - $224k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Amazon.com
Senior Publicity Manager, Movies PR
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Amazon.com
Added 3w ago
Senior Publicity Manager, Movies PR
Amazon.com
Culver City, California
Business Development
Corporate Development & M&A
Investment Operations
Procurement & Purchasing
$166k - $224k/yr
Bachelor's degree in communications
10,000+

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Single Grain
Digital PR Manager
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Single Grain
Added 3w ago
Digital PR Manager
Single Grain
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Remote (US)
2-10

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Pr Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Irvine
3 jobs
Tustin
2 jobs
Cupertino
2 jobs
Culver City
2 jobs
Los Angeles
2 jobs
San Francisco
2 jobs
Ontario
1 job
Torrance
1 job
San Diego
1 job

Pr Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple2 open roles
Origence
Origence2 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pr manager jobs across California.

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field
  • Minimum of five years of progressive public relations or communications experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing media relations and securing earned coverage
  • Proficiency with media monitoring platforms such as Cision, Meltwater, or similar tools
  • Experience developing and executing integrated communications campaigns for California markets
  • Membership or accreditation through PRSA, including APR credential, preferred by senior employers

Pr Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pr manager in California?

A bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, or journalism is the standard entry point for pr manager roles in California. There is no state-issued license required for the profession, but earning the Accreditation in Public Relations credential from the Public Relations Society of America signals professional standing that California employers increasingly recognize. Most practitioners build toward management by starting as coordinators or account executives at agencies or in-house communications teams, accumulating media relations and campaign experience over several years.

Which companies hire pr managers in California?

Employers hiring pr managers in California right now include Apple, Origence, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. California's concentration of entertainment studios, major technology firms, and large healthcare systems creates particularly sustained demand for in-house communications professionals.

Which California cities have the most pr manager jobs?

Irvine, Tustin, and Cupertino account for the largest share of pr manager openings in California. Los Angeles leads due to its entertainment industry and corporate headquarters concentration, San Francisco draws from the technology and venture-backed startup sector, and San Diego's mix of biotech, defense, and healthcare organizations supports a steady volume of communications hiring.

Are there remote pr manager jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most communications roles, pr manager positions have adapted well to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 100% of pr manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on writing, media outreach, and strategy rather than physical presence. Roles tied to media events, executive visibility, or on-site agency client work tend to remain in-person.

How can I get hired as a pr manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a PR coordinator or communications assistant at a California agency or in-house team, where you build hands-on media relations and writing skills. Large California employers including entertainment studios, technology companies, and health systems such as Kaiser Permanente run communications associate programs and internships that specifically develop early-career candidates. A portfolio of published media placements, press releases, or campus communications work, paired with progress toward an APR credential, meaningfully strengthens an application for a first management-track role.

Where can I find and apply to pr manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to pr manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings from employers actively hiring. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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