Freelance PR Specialist, French Media (SEO / digital marketing agency)

Posted 3 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

Astrak is a fully remote SEO and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) agency, serving 30+ clients across the French and European markets. Why we are hiring We want to build lasting media visibility for Astrak and its founder on our core topics (SEO, digital marketing, AI-driven search). The goal is a durable presence in reputable, widely read outlets, earned organically, with no paid placements or advertorials. Two types of coverage matter to us: Expertise coverage: being featured as experts (interviews, op-eds, quotes) on SEO and digital marketing. News coverage: sharing company milestones (senior hires, patent filings, major strategic moves). Target outlets: reputable and widely read, digital or print, mainstream French media or specialized ones (e.g. Challenges, Numerama), the kind people read by choice. Important: this mission is focused on the French media landscape. Fluent French and genuine familiarity with French outlets and journalists are non-negotiable. The engagement Phase 1, scoping Before any long-term commitment, we want to learn the topic with you: How PR actually works in practice What the effort requires on our side (cadence, material to provide) The costs involved Realistic results to expect, and on what timeline Phase 2, ongoing collaboration (if Phase 1 goes well) Fixed monthly retainer We feed you our company news and angles on a regular basis You identify the right outlets and journalists You reach out directly to pitch interviews, op-eds or stories You coordinate interviews and publications Who we are looking for Proven professional PR experience, ideally in an agency or in-house for other companies Strong knowledge of the French media landscape and the journalists who matter on our topics Able to both design a PR strategy AND execute it, not advise only Native or fluent French Note: we are not looking for a journalist, but for a PR professional used to pitching stories and working with newsrooms. Terms Freelance, 100% remote Starts with Phase 1 , then a monthly retainer if we move forward together Built as a long-term collaboration To apply, tell us Your PR background and the kind of companies you have worked with 2 or 3 concrete results you have secured Your quick take on a mission like ours Your terms: an estimated monthly retainer range

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
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  • Remote Job
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Media Relations
Media Pitch
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  • Last viewed by client:2 weeks ago
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About the client
Member since May 19, 2025
  • USA
    Albuquerque3:12 AM
  • $1.4K total spent
    3 hires, 3 active
  • 27 hours

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