Executive PR Strategist (Freelance, Remote)

Socket.dev; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 148,000 - 277,000; Part time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Executive PR Strategist for a freelance remote role to support a high-profile business executive and entrepreneur in strengthening media presence, executive brand, and thought leadership.

The role requires hands-on media relations, pitch development, and independent management of outreach campaigns across business, leadership, investment, and industry press, collaborating with senior stakeholders to expand opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive communications or PR.
• Experience supporting senior leaders or founders.
• Strong writing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience creating thought leadership and external comms strategies.
• Expertise in media relations and executive reputation management.
• Able to work independently with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive communications strategies aligned with brand objectives.
• Craft messaging, narratives, and positioning for the executive.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership, media appearances, and speaking engagements.
• Build relationships with journalists, outlets, podcast hosts, and industry communities.
• Create pitches, briefing documents, articles, and executive content.
• Prepare for interviews and external engagements.
• Monitor industry conversations and identify opportunities for commentary.
• Track activities and outcomes, providing strategic recommendations.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Thought leadership

Pitch development

Stakeholder management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Executive PR Strategist (Freelance, Remote) to support a high-profile business executive and entrepreneur in strengthening their media presence, executive brand, and thought leadership.

This role is ideal for a strategic and hands‑on PR professional who can independently manage media relations, identify opportunities, develop compelling pitches, and execute outreach campaigns across business, leadership, investment, and industry‑focused media.

The successful candidate will work directly with senior stakeholders to build upon existing PR momentum, expand media opportunities, and position the executive as a recognised voice within relevant industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive communications strategies aligned with business and brand objectives.
• Create and refine executive messaging, narratives, and positioning.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership, media appearances, interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
• Build relationships with journalists, media outlets, podcast hosts, and relevant industry communities.
• Develop communications materials including media pitches, briefing documents, articles, and executive content.
• Support preparation for interviews, public appearances, and external engagements.
• Monitor relevant industry conversations and identify opportunities for executive commentary.
• Track communications activities, opportunities, and outcomes while providing recommendations to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in executive communications, public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting senior executives, founders, entrepreneurs, investors, or other public-facing leaders.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and message development skills.
• Experience developing thought leadership content and external communications strategies.
• Strong understanding of media relations and executive reputation management.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting CEOs, C‑suite executives, authors, or industry experts.
• Background in business, finance, investment, technology, leadership, or professional services.
• Experience securing media coverage, podcast appearances, speaking opportunities, or executive profiles.
• Agency, consultancy, or senior in‑house communications experience.