Earned Media Publicist for Established Author & Creator

I’m looking for an experienced U.S.-based publicist / earned media specialist to help build media credibility for an established author, speaker, and content creator in the faith, personal growth, emotional healing, men’s growth, relationships, and self-empowerment space. This is not a startup brand. I have an established audience of hundreds of thousands across social media, multiple viral videos with millions of views, published books, and a growing business. I’m looking for someone who can help turn that existing momentum into earned media coverage, podcast interviews, TV/radio opportunities, publication features, and stronger public authority. The goal is long-term credibility building through legitimate earned media — not paid placements, spammy backlinks, or generic press release distribution. What I need help with: * Developing strong media angles around my story, brand, books, audience, and impact * Creating or improving a media kit / press materials * Building a targeted media list of journalists, editors, podcasts, local/regional media, faith-based outlets, author publications, business publications, and personal development platforms * Writing and sending personalized pitches * Securing earned media opportunities, podcast interviews, publication features, TV/radio segments, and expert commentary placements * Helping position me for stronger authority, visibility, and future verification opportunities Ideal candidate: * Has proven experience securing earned media placements * Understands personal brands, authors, speakers, creators, entrepreneurs, or thought leaders * Has experience pitching U.S.-based media * Knows how to identify strong story angles, not just write press releases * Can show examples of media placements they helped secure * Is organized, proactive, and comfortable giving strategic input * Understands that this is about credibility, trust, and authority — not just getting random links online Please do not apply if your main service is only press release writing or press release distribution. I’m looking for someone with real media relations experience who can help secure legitimate coverage. This will begin as a trial engagement with a limited number of hours per week. If the fit and results are strong, this can become ongoing monthly work. When applying, please include: 1. Examples of media placements you have secured for clients 2. The types of clients you usually work with 3. Your approach to getting earned media coverage 4. Any experience with authors, creators, speakers, faith-based brands, personal development brands, or personal brands 5. What you would recommend for the first 30 days of this project