Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive

The Opportunity Hub UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist communications agency in the UK seeks a Freelance PR Account Executive/Senior Account Executive for impactful media pitching. This hybrid role involves driving coverage across technology and consumer sectors, leveraging existing journalist relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven PR expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Competitive day rate and immediate start are offered.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Hybrid work flexibility

Opportunity to work with diverse clients

Qualifications

• Proven ability to pitch and place stories in UK national media.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced agency or freelance environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive proactive media outreach and secure coverage across various media.
• Write compelling press materials and manage client expectations.
• Provide updates and reports to support campaign tracking.

Skills

Media pitching expertise

Strong UK journalist contacts

Confident communication

Excellent writing skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive

Are you a confident media relations professional who loves pitching stories and building strong journalist relationships? The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting a Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive to provide high-impact pitching support for a specialist communications agency working across technology, consumer lifestyle, and telecoms brands.

Day rate: £180 – £210 (depending on experience).

Contract: Immediate start until end of December, with potential extension.

Location: Hybrid (remote with occasional meetings in London, once or twice a week if required).

Company Overview

This independent communications agency delivers best-in-class PR and digital campaigns for leading technology, telecoms, and consumer brands. Known for its collaborative culture and strong media relationships, the team thrives on helping clients shape the stories that define their industries. Their integrated approach spans B2B technology, consumer lifestyle, and corporate communications, making this an ideal opportunity for a proactive communicator who enjoys variety and fast-paced storytelling.

Job Overview

As a Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive, you’ll be responsible for driving media coverage across a diverse portfolio of clients, including a consumer app, an enterprise technology brand, and telecoms accounts. You’ll use your established journalist relationships and pitching expertise to secure meaningful coverage in top-tier UK national, B2C lifestyle, and B2B technology media.

This is a hands-on freelance opportunity suited to someone who thrives on proactive pitching, fast turnarounds, and delivering real results.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing

• Driving proactive media outreach and securing coverage across UK nationals, B2C lifestyle, and B2B technology titles.
• Leveraging your media network to build relationships and generate interest in client stories.
• Supporting storytelling and news generation across client sectors including consumer tech, enterprise technology, and telecoms.
• Writing compelling media materials such as press releases, short pitches, and comment opportunities.
• Identifying and capitalising on reactive media opportunities and topical industry conversations.
• Coordinating with account teams to ensure client expectations and coverage goals are met.
• Providing regular updates and coverage reports to support ongoing campaign tracking.

Here Are The Skills You’ll Need

• Strong experience in PR, with a proven ability to pitch and place stories in UK national, consumer lifestyle, and B2B tech media.
• Excellent journalist contacts across multiple sectors — telco experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building media relationships and crafting compelling story angles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and deliver under pressure.
• Experience working in a fast-moving agency or freelance environment.

Work Permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here Are The Benefits Of This Job

• Competitive day rate of £180–£210 depending on experience.
• Contract starting immediately until end of December, with potential to extend.
• The chance to work with exciting consumer, enterprise, and telecoms clients.
• Hybrid flexibility with occasional access to a London office for collaboration.
• The opportunity to expand your media network and enhance your PR credentials.
• A supportive and agile environment that values creative pitching and tangible results.

Pursuing A Career In Technology And Consumer Communications

A freelance role as a PR Account Executive or Senior Account Executive in technology and lifestyle PR offers the chance to work across diverse sectors and make an immediate impact. You’ll connect with leading journalists, shape stories that reach millions, and help innovative brands find their voice. It’s a dynamic opportunity to bring your media expertise to high-profile campaigns — all while enjoying the flexibility and creativity that freelance life offers.