Freelance PR Strategist

Jobtailor

Westport (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced PR leader to develop and execute executive PR and media strategy in a fast-paced environment. You will manage outreach, pitching, and relationships with journalists, editors, and industry platforms to secure coverage and thought leadership placements.

The role involves identifying interview opportunities and building a robust media pipeline, while supporting executives with compelling storytelling.

Qualifications

5+ years in PR, communications, media relations, or executive communications.
Proven track record securing media coverage and managing campaigns.
Strong relationships with journalists, publications, podcasts, or industry communities.
Excellent writing, pitching, and storytelling skills.
Experience supporting executives, founders, or public-facing professionals.
Ability to manage projects independently and communicate with senior stakeholders.
Background in business, finance, investment, technology, leadership, or entrepreneurship preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an executive PR and media strategy.
Manage media outreach, pitching, and relationships with journalists and editors.
Identify interview, article, podcast, and speaking opportunities.
Build a strong media pipeline across key publications.
Support executive positioning through compelling storytelling and messaging.
Track PR activity, opportunities, and results for stakeholders.
Work independently while communicating with senior client stakeholders.

Skills

PR Experience

Media Relations

Writing Skills

Executive Communications

Project Management

Interview Coordination

Thought Leadership

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an executive PR and media strategy
Manage media outreach, pitching, and relationship building with journalists, editors, and industry platforms
Identify opportunities for interviews, articles, podcasts, speaking engagements, and thought leadership placements
Build and maintain a strong media pipeline across relevant business and niche publications
Support executive positioning through compelling storytelling and messaging
Track PR activity, opportunities, and results, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
Work independently while communicating directly with senior client stakeholders

Requirements

5+ years of experience in PR, communications, media relations, or executive communications
Proven experience securing media coverage and managing PR campaigns
Strong relationships with journalists, publications, podcasts, or industry communities
Excellent writing, pitching, and storytelling skills
Experience supporting executives, founders, entrepreneurs, authors, or public-facing professionals
Ability to manage projects independently and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Background in business, finance, investment, technology, leadership, sports business, or entrepreneurship is preferred
Experience building executive personal brands is preferred
Agency, consultancy, or senior in-house communications experience is preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing PR strategies, managing media relations, and building strong relationships with journalists and industry platforms. Proven ability to support executive positioning through effective storytelling and communication with senior stakeholders.

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