Executive PR Strategist (Freelance, Remote)

Digital; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital is seeking an experienced Executive PR Strategist (Freelance, Remote) to support a high-profile business executive in strengthening their media presence, executive brand, and thought leadership. The role requires independent management of media relations, pitch development, and outreach across business, leadership, investment, and industry media.

You will work directly with senior stakeholders to expand opportunities, craft compelling narratives, and position the executive as a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in executive PR, corporate communications, or related field.
• Experience supporting senior leaders, founders, or investors.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and messaging capabilities.
• Proven ability to craft thought leadership and external comms.
• Excellent media relations and reputation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute executive communications strategies aligned with brand goals.
• Refine executive messaging, narratives, and positioning for impact.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership, interviews, and speaking engagements.
• Build relationships with journalists, media outlets, and industry communities.
• Create media pitches, briefing docs, articles, and executive content.
• Prepare for interviews, public appearances, and external engagements.
• Monitor industry conversations and identify opportunities for executive commentary.

Skills

Executive communications

Media relations

Content development

Storytelling

Independent contractor

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.

Requirements

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.