PR Consultant Needed for Local Media Outreach – South Jersey Community Summit

We are seeking an experienced PR Consultant / Media Relations Specialist to help secure local media coverage for Purpose Beyond Diagnosis Summit, a South Jersey event focused on empowering families navigating neurodivergent diagnoses. This is a mission-driven community event created from a personal family journey. The summit brings together families, professionals, educators, advocates, and community leaders to provide resources, support, and hope. We are looking for someone with experience pitching local TV, newspapers, and community media who can help us tell a compelling human-interest story. Scope of Work: Develop a media pitch strategy Create a press release and media one-sheet Build a targeted media contact list Pitch local Philadelphia/South Jersey outlets Assist with securing interviews and coverage Provide guidance for media interviews Target Media Includes: 6ABC Action News NBC10 Philadelphia CBS Philadelphia FOX 29 Philadelphia SNJ Today Courier-Post The Press of Atlantic City Ideal Candidate: Experience with local media relations Proven success securing media coverage Strong storytelling and press writing skills Knowledge of Philadelphia/South Jersey media markets preferred Experience with nonprofit, healthcare, education, or community stories is a plus Please include: Examples of media coverage you have secured Similar projects you have supported How you would position this story to local media We are looking for a strategic partner who can help amplify an important community conversation.