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This subcontract for Public Relations and Media Strategy supports prime contractors on City of Santa Monica communications projects. The selected provider will be responsible for managing earned media, narrative strategy, and press relations, which includes performing discovery and audience analysis, narrative positioning, and proactive media outreach. Key deliverables include the development of comprehensive communications strategies, media lists, and press releases. The opportunity is filed under NAICS code 541820 and is associated with the D200 City Manager agency in California. A critical requirement for this contract is that the provider must maintain California DIR registration. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 8, 2026.

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PR and media strategy subcontract for City of Santa Monica; deadline October 8, 2026.

Agency

California → D200 CITY MANAGER

NAICS

541820 - Public Relations Agencies

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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PostedAug 27

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Response DeadlineOct 8

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AgencyCalifornia → D200 CITY MANAGER

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Manages earned media, narrative strategy, and press relations for prime contractors on City of Santa Monica communications projects. Performs discovery and audience analysis, narrative positioning, media relations strategy, press release development, and proactive media outreach. Requires California DIR registration. Delivers communications strategies, media lists, and press releases.

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