PR and Media Outreach Specialist

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for a reliable, sharp, and proactive PR Generalist to partner with us on an ongoing, weekly basis. We need a steady pair of hands focused on execution and handling regular PR maintenance, media outreach, and misc. tasks. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role: you’ll build media relationships, pitch stories, secure coverage, and help create and update internal resources. This is an ongoing engagement, initially part-time, with potential to expand based on results. What you’ll do -Media relations: Crafting, tailoring, and sending pitches to targeted journalists and editors -Media monitoring & tracking: Keeping tabs on industry news, monitoring for brand mentions, and identifying rapid-response commentary opportunities -Content support: Drafting press releases, media alerts, founder bios, or talking points as needed. -Admin & reporting: Maintaining updated media lists and tracking coverage About you -Proven experience as a PR generalist, media relations specialist, or publicist -An active, existing network of media contacts (and the ability to build new lists quickly) -Exceptional writing skills—your pitches must be concise, punchy, and hook-driven -Reliable weekly availability and ultra-responsive communication -Ability to operate independently and execute efficiently

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Nice-to-have skills
Media Relations
Marketing Strategy
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Last viewed by client:4 weeks ago
  • Interviewing:
    4
  • Invites sent:
    4
  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since Apr 9, 2026
  • United States
    San Francisco1:23 AM
  • $22K total spent
    5 hires, 5 active
  • 623 hours

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