Public Relations & Entertainment Partnerships Manager

Job overview

The Public Relations & Entertainment Partnerships Manager role is hybrid in Scottsdale, AZ. Pay is $58,000–$68,000 per year. Kahala is a quick-service restaurant franchising company whose corporate team supports a portfolio of restaurant brands, including Cold Stone Creamery, Baja Fresh, Pinkberry, Wetzel’s Pretzels, and sweetFrog. The manager develops and executes public relations initiatives, entertainment partnerships, and experiential events across the brand portfolio. The role helps connect brands with relevant cultural moments, generate media attention, and support consumer engagement and brand objectives.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute public relations initiatives across Kahala’s brands. Build media lists and relationships, develop story angles, pitch media, write communications materials, and coordinate outreach, interviews, sampling, and press opportunities. Research entertainment partnership opportunities and develop promotional concepts and activations. Research and vet influencers and creators for brand fit. Plan and execute premieres, media events, and brand experiences
• coordinate venues, vendors, materials, and participants
• provide onsite event support
• and track coverage and post-event results. Travel as needed for events, activations, partnerships, and meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

public relations manager

entertainment partnerships

media relations

brand communications

experiential events

influencer research

hybrid

scottsdale az

kahala management

$58,000–$68,000/year

restaurant brands

travel required

occasional weekends

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life and disability insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• referral program
• wellness programs.

Why this role

Hybrid work schedule; travel for events and activations, including occasional evenings and weekends. The posting seeks 5–8 years of relevant experience; a related bachelor’s degree is preferred.

About the employer

Kahala Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.