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Public Relations and Earned Media Services

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Response Deadline10/08/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

California → City of Santa MonicaView Agency

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations AgenciesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Santa Monica, CA, 90401, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 20260829012.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Communications Consultants

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PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineOct 8

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Performs media outreach, narrative strategy, and press management for prime contractors on City of Santa Monica projects. Develops press releases, curates media lists, and provides spokesperson training and speechwriting using media database tools like Cision or Meltwater. Requires demonstrated expertise in media relations. Delivers press releases, media coverage reports, and executive talking points.

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