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Natalie C.

Provo, Utah

$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs

I am an experienced Marketing and Communications Manager with a strong background in event planning, digital marketing, and public relations. I have successfully coordinated events for over 500 attendees, working closely with government municipalities and stakeholders within the state of Utah to ensure alignment and impact. My expertise includes promoting events and engaging diverse audiences through comprehensive digital marketing strategies, leveraging social media, email marketing, and graphic design skills to maximize reach and participation. With a solid track record in campaign management, I have increased engagement through targeted social media strategies and influencer marketing initiatives. My role at 47G Aerospace & Defense, for example, included managing outreach within an ecosystem of over 100 companies, driving a 30% increase in campaign reach. I have collaborated with public agencies and private organizations to create effective communications plans, successfully utilizing platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, Mailchimp, and HubSpot. Additionally, I have developed strong community partnerships, helping clients build brand awareness and loyalty through compelling content and strategic messaging. With a deep understanding of influencer and affiliate marketing, I excel in crafting campaigns that align with business objectives and generate tangible results. My skills in analytics, project management, and relationship-building enable me to support clients in achieving their marketing and communication goals effectively.

  • Communications
  • Marketing
  • Freelance Marketing
  • Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Risk Analysis
  • Customer Service
  • Google Docs
  • Excel Formula
  • Cision
  • Canva
  • Eloqua
  • Event Planning
Waqas M.

Islamabad, Pakistan

$5/hr
4.7
10 jobs

๐Ÿ†Top Rated โœ…5+ years experience Your CRM isn't the problem. The follow-up is. Most real estate teams are already paying for GoHighLevel, Follow Up Boss, or BoldTrail โ€” and still losing leads because nobody built the workflows behind them. That's what I fix. I'm a CRM and automation specialist working exclusively with US real estate agents, teams, and brokerages. Top Rated on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score. WHAT I BUILD โ†’ Speed-to-Lead Systems New lead hits your CRM, gets an instant text and email, routes to the right agent, and never sits untouched. Missed-call text-back included. The goal is simple: no inbound lead waits more than two minutes for a first response. โ†’ Complete GoHighLevel Builds Pipelines, smart lists, tags, custom fields, calendars, and follow-up sequences that actually run. A2P 10DLC registration and Twilio/Mailgun setup handled โ€” that's where most builds stall. โ†’ Database Reactivation Campaigns Your old leads and past clients are the cheapest deals you'll ever close. I segment the database by source, stage and last activity, then build the multi-touch email and SMS sequences to work it properly. โ†’ CRM Migrations Follow Up Boss, kvCORE/BoldTrail, Sierra Interactive, Chime, BoomTown, GoHighLevel. Contacts, history and tags preserved. Workflows rebuilt properly instead of copied over broken. โ†’ Ongoing CRM Management Someone has to watch the pipeline, clean the data, and fix workflows when they break. Available on monthly retainer. WHO I WORK WITH Residential agents and teams, commercial brokers, and small brokerages across the US. If you're generating leads faster than you can follow up on them, that's my work. HOW I WORK I audit what you have before touching anything, send you a written build plan, then implement. You get a Loom walkthrough of every system so your team can actually use it โ€” not a black box only I understand. Responsive during US business hours. For larger builds I bring in specialists from my team under NDA. You'll always know who's touching your systems, and I remain your single point of contact and accountable for every deliverable. Send me a message and tell me what's breaking. I'll tell you straight whether it's a three-hour fix or a rebuild.

  • CRM Software
  • Lead Generation
  • Calendar Management
  • Database Management
  • Online Research
  • Real Estate Cold Calling
  • Microsoft Excel
Mary Elizabeth E.

Queens County, New York

$98/hr
4.8
260 jobs

I am a PR and social media expert and founder of Elkordy Global Strategies. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked in both journalism and public relations, helping more than 800 startups, growth-stage companies, nonprofits, government agencies, e-commerce brands, books, and thought leaders raise their visibility, build credibility, and grow their brands. What makes Elkordy Global Strategies different is that we're part newsroom, part PR agency. More than half of our team are former journalists, and I still produce a daily national television news show. We understand what reporters, producers, and editors are looking for because we've been on the other side of the pitch. I've worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, personal brands, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, technology companies, and executives across nearly every industry. Whether you're launching a company, building your personal brand, securing media coverage, navigating a crisis, or positioning yourself as a thought leader, we know how to get your story in front of the right audience. Our clients have been featured in Fox News, CNN, Bloomberg, NewsNation, The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, Business Insider, ABC News, Good Morning America, TODAY, USA Today, The Associated Press, The New York Times, MSNBC, BBC, Sky News, TechCrunch, Mashable, The Hill, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Al Jazeera, CNN Espaรฑol, CGTN, Voice of America, and hundreds of other national, international, broadcast, print, and digital media outlets. What can we do for you? We're a one-stop PR shop. We help clients with: โ€ข Earned media outreach and media relations โ€ข Thought leadership and executive positioning โ€ข Personal branding and executive visibility โ€ข Social media strategy and management โ€ข Content creation and content marketing โ€ข Podcast production and guest booking โ€ข Speaking opportunities and conference placements โ€ข Crisis communications and reputation management โ€ข Digital media strategy and execution โ€ข Product launches and campaign development โ€ข Strategic communications planning and messaging Additional credentials include being a TEDx speaker, a City & State 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2026 recipient of City & State's Unsung Heroes Award. Elkordy Global Strategies was recognized by PRNEWS as one of the Top PR Firms of 2025, and I have been a featured speaker at DC Startup Week multiple times. I hold an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's degree in Communications and Public Relations from Georgetown University, and most recently completed a Master's degree in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). If you're looking for a team that understands both the media and business sides of communications, we'd love to help!

  • Communications
  • Public Affairs
  • Public Relations
  • Change Communication
  • Marketing Communications
  • Communication Strategy
  • Crisis Communications
  • Public Speaking
  • Audio Production
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Fortune 500 Company
  • Startup Company
  • Ecommerce
Apple Mae M.

Villanueva, Philippines

$8/hr
4.5
110 jobs

With over 8 years of experience in customer service and executive admin support, and more than 2 years as a virtual dating assistant, I bring a rare combination of structure, strategy, and emotional intelligence to every client relationship. Whether you're managing a business or navigating the modern dating world, I help you stay organized, confident, and ahead of the game. ๐Ÿ’ผ As an Executive Assistant: Iโ€™ve worked with professionals across industries, managing day-to-day operations, inboxes, calendars, travel plans, research, and client communications. Iโ€™m proactive, highly organized, and skilled at using a wide range of tools to streamline workflows and reduce stress. ๐Ÿ’˜ As a Dating Assistant: In todayโ€™s fast-paced and swipe-heavy dating culture, I support clients on apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, Muslima and Seeling. Optimizing profiles, selecting photos, writing clever prompts, swiping based on preferences, handling messages, and even doing Instagram outreach to build genuine connections. I understand how to maintain voice and tone while creating engaging, real conversations that lead to better matches. ๐Ÿ”ง Tools Iโ€™ve Worked With: Communication & Scheduling: Gmail, Outlook, Slack, WhatsApp, Telegram, Skype, Cisco Jabber, Google Calendar Project & Task Management: Trello, Asana, Monday.com, Zendesk Creative Tools: Canva, Mailchimp Customer Support Systems: Avaya One-X, Univerge Blue Connect, ServiceNow, Medallia, WebPT File & Data Management: Google Drive, Docs, Sheets Video Calls: Zoom, Google Meet, WebEx Podcast Tools: Libsyn Whether you need help keeping your life on track, building romantic connections, or both. I'm here to make things smoother, smarter, and more intentional. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s connect and see how I can support your goals, both personal and professional.

  • Phone Support
  • Zendesk
  • Customer Experience
  • Email Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Troubleshooting
  • Business Operations
  • Trello
  • Mailchimp
  • Data Entry
  • Topic Research
  • Calendar Management
  • Email Management
  • Dating & Social Life
  • Social Media Marketing
Kim H.

Carlsbad, California

$75/hr
5.0
3 jobs

Iโ€™m a communications and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience helping small to mid-sized businesses elevate their brand, engage employees, and drive change. I specialize in employee and corporate communications, digital marketing, content creation, and brand strategy. I have worked in the healthcare (device and services), Technology (SaaS), lifestyle (CPG), and finance industries. Throughout my career, I've partnered with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to nimble nonprofits. Such as: Yokohama Tire, CSU Fullerton, Satellite Healthcare, Stanford University and Stanford Health Care (IT division), LinkedIn, Dialyze Direct, Fresenius, Future Care Consultants, Apani Networks, Sleepiz AG, and WellBound. Iโ€™m comfortable navigating both matrixed and flat organizational structures and collaborating closely with internal audiences and senior leadership, including C-level executives. Hereโ€™s a quick snapshot of what I bring: Developed and managed website and microsite content using WIX, Squarespace, and WordPress Crafted messaging and internal communications for C-level leaders and company-wide initiatives Coordinated and executed 150+ events, conferences, sales meetings, and symposiums Produced press releases, brochures, flyers, videos, RFPs, and more Fun, collaborative, and strategicโ€”experienced in both high-level strategy and hands-on project management I hold a Bachelorโ€™s degree in Communication and a Masterโ€™s in Journalism & Mass Communications. If you're looking for a seasoned partner to help communicate your brandโ€™s story and build stronger connectionsโ€”internally and externallyโ€”I'd love to connect. Executive Comms | Change management | Project management | Brand marketing strategy | Internal communications | Marketing Communications | Event Management | Digital and AI marketing tools

  • Communications
  • Brand Marketing
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Event Management
  • Content Creation
  • Marketing Communications
  • Event Planning
  • Change Management
  • Internal Communications
  • Project Management
Sofia B.

Fort Abbas, Pakistan

$4/hr
4.6
25 jobs

๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ | ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—”๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ | ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด | ๐—”๐—ง๐—ฆ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜ ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ | ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜† (๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ, ๐—š๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ฟ, ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ป) | ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—๐—ผ๐—ฏ๐˜€ ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐ฃ๐จ๐›๐ฌ, ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฃ๐จ๐›๐ฌ, ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ? The job market is competitive, and a generic approach wonโ€™t get you the results you need. Thatโ€™s where I come in. As your ๐‰๐จ๐› ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ, I handle the entire process for youโ€”from searching for jobs that match your skills to crafting tailored applications that stand out to recruiters. My goal is simple: help you land more interviews and job offers by making your job search efficient, strategic, and stress-free. ๐Ÿ” ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‰๐จ๐› ๐’๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก When you work with me, youโ€™re getting more than just someone to apply to jobs on your behalf. Youโ€™re partnering with a Job Application Virtual Assistant who understands the complexities of searching for jobs across various platforms and industries. I ensure each application is customized, targeted, and optimized to increase your chances of getting noticed by recruiters. Hereโ€™s what I take care of for you: โœ… Job Search Across Top Platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, FlexJobs, Dice, and more โœ… Personalized Job Applications tailored to your skills and career goals โœ… Compelling Resumes & CVs designed to pass ATS systems โœ… Real-Time Application Tracking to keep you updated every step of the way ๐Ÿ”น ๐’๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ƒ๐ข๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ: - IT & Software Engineering - Finance & Accounting - Healthcare & Medical Fields - Marketing & Sales - Administrative Roles - Creative & Design Roles As a Job Application Assistant, I ensure that each job you apply to is aligned with your skills and experience, giving you the best possible chance of landing interviews. ๐Ÿ“„ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ & ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‹๐ž๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ ๐“๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ A standout resume is essential to search jobs effectively and secure interviews. I create personalized resumes that: ๐Ÿ”น Highlight Your Strengths and match job descriptions ๐Ÿ”น Pass ATS Systems to ensure your application gets seen ๐Ÿ”น Look Professional with polished designs With a well-crafted resume, recruiters will take notice, improving your chances of getting shortlisted for jobs. ๐Ÿ“Š ๐‘๐ž๐š๐ฅ-๐“๐ข๐ฆ๐ž ๐‰๐จ๐› ๐“๐ซ๐š๐œ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐Š๐ž๐ž๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Ž๐ซ๐ ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ž๐ No more wondering about your application status. I provide efficient application tracking using Google Sheets, so you always know where you stand in your job search process. Each time I apply to jobs on your behalf, youโ€™ll get real-time updates, ensuring full transparency and peace of mind. ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐‚๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž ๐š๐ฌ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‰๐จ๐› ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐•๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ ๐€๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ญ? Your job search isnโ€™t just about submitting resumes. Itโ€™s about developing a strategy that gets results. As your Job Application Assistant, I provide: ๐Ÿ”น Personalized Job Applications tailored to each role ๐Ÿ”น Industry-Specific Expertise across multiple fields ๐Ÿ”น Resume & CV Optimization to boost your chances of getting noticed ๐Ÿ”น Real-Time Job Tracking to keep you informed I simplify the process, reduce the stress of job hunting, and increase your chances of landing interviews. ๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐‘๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐‹๐š๐ง๐ ๐Œ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐ˆ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ๐ฌ? ๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐†๐ž๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐! Message me today, and letโ€™s make your job search strategic, efficient, and successful. Job Aid | Job Search Strategy | Reverse Recruiting | Job Portal | JobScore | Job Posting | Applicant Tracking Systems | Resume Writing | Cover Letter Writing | Cover Letter | Targeted Cover Letter | Career Coaching | IT Career Coaching | LinkedIn | LinkedIn Profile Optimization | LinkedIn Profile Headline & Summary | LinkedIn Profile Creation | LinkedIn Development | Company LinkedIn Profile | CV | CV/Resume Translation | Fortune 500 Company | Resume Screening | Job Description | Data Entry | Virtual Assistance | Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet Skills | Recruiting | IT Recruiting | LinkedIn Recruiting | Internet Recruiting | Administrative Support | Executive Support | Keyword Research | Company Research | Email Communication | HR & Recruiting Software | Recruiting Process Consulting | Hiring Strategy | Outreach Strategy | Email Outreach | Bidding | Communications | Job Costing | Job Description Writing | Tech & IT | Candidate Sourcing | Candidate Interview Consulting | Candidate Interviewing | Candidate Management | Candidate Evaluation | Lead Generation | LinkedIn Lead Generation | Data Extraction | Data Mining | Mock Interview | Candidate Recommendation | Online Research | Indeed

  • Job Aid
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  • Job Posting
  • Job Search Strategy
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Reverse Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Profile
  • Boolean Search
  • Virtual Assistance
  • JobScore
  • Job Description
  • Resume Writing
  • Cover Letter Writing
  • Resume Screening
  • Recruiting
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Resume Design
  • CV
  • Resume
  • IT Recruiting

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How to Hire Top Communication Specialists

How to hire communications specialists

Communication specialists can help you effectively communicate different types of information in various industries and settings such as customer service, sales, journalism, technology, and law.

So how do you hire communication specialists? What follows are some tips for finding top communication specialists on Upwork.

How to shortlist communication professionals

As youโ€™re browsing available communication consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles on criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a communication specialist who can effectively communicate with your target audience.
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., offering tech support over the phone).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what itโ€™s like to work with a particular communication specialist.

How to write an effective communication job post

With a clear picture of your ideal communication specialist in mind, itโ€™s time to write that job post. Although you donโ€™t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a freelancer to know if theyโ€™re the right fit for the project.

An effective communication job post should include:

  • Scope of work: From customer relationship management (CRM) to sales presentations, list all the deliverables youโ€™ll need.
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project.
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, software, or communications channels, mention this here.
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Ready to effectively communicate with your target audience? Log in and post your communication job on Upwork today.

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  1. Identify your project needs, whether itโ€™s written, verbal, or visual communication.
  2. Define the scope of work and write a detailed job post. Be specific about deliverables (e.g., provide call center services for a software product).
  3. Review proposals and shortlist potential communication specialists for unique skills needed to bring your project to life (e.g., copywriting expertise for writing sales pages).
  4. Interview communication talent to gauge whether theyโ€™re the right fit for your project. Here are some sample interview questions.

COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is communication?ย 

Communication is the process of exchanging information. From answering telephone calls to sending emails to creating content that delivers a specific message, communication plays a critical role in any business or organization.

Hereโ€™s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in communication professionals:

  • Written communication (e.g, copywriting, legal writing, academic writing)
  • Verbal communication (e.g., teleconferencing, public speaking, phone etiquette)
  • Visual communication (e.g., graphic arts, videography, presentations)

Why do you want to hire communication specialists?

The trick to finding top communication specialists is to identify your needs. Are you looking for a customer service representative with the phone etiquette required to service high-end clientele? Or are you seeking a sales representative to deliver a PowerPoint presentation that will educate sales prospects on the advantages of adopting your SaaS (software-as-a-service) product? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life.

How much does it cost to hire a communication specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced communication specialist may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A freelancer who is still in the process of building a client base may price their communication services more competitively.

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

How long should you contract a communication specialist to complete your project?

As difficult as it is to estimate how long you will need a communication specialist, budgeting time is very important to keeping your project on track.

Be prepared to budget more time for more-demanding communication projects. For example, answering phone calls is less involved than creating a sales presentation.

What are the steps involved to hire communication specialists?

Hereโ€™s how to hire communication consultants in four simple steps: