Publicist

I’m looking for an experienced publicist / speaker booking strategist to help expand my national visibility and secure high-quality speaking and media opportunities. I’m the founder of GenGap, a leadership development company focused on helping organizations close generational gaps in the workplace. My work sits at the intersection of leadership, generational dynamics, workplace culture, communication, and developing the next generation of leaders. I’m looking for someone who can turn that platform into consistent, strategic exposure. The Goal Build a strong speaking and media pipeline that positions me as a go-to voice on generational leadership and the future of the workplace, including: Paid keynote speaking engagements Corporate conferences and leadership events Association and industry conferences Executive retreats and company offsites High-quality podcast guest appearances Business and leadership media opportunities Speaker bureau relationships Strategic partnerships that create speaking opportunities What I Need You to Do This is not simply a research role. I’m looking for someone who can identify opportunities, pitch effectively, follow up relentlessly, build relationships, and get bookings. Responsibilities may include: Developing a clear PR and speaker-booking strategy Building targeted lists of conferences, corporations, associations, podcasts, and media outlets Identifying the right event organizers, producers, journalists, HR/L&D executives, and decision-makers Writing highly personalized pitches Conducting consistent outbound outreach and follow-up Pitching me as a podcast guest and subject-matter expert Submitting speaker applications and conference proposals Pursuing paid corporate keynote opportunities Developing relationships with speaker bureaus and event agencies Managing the opportunity pipeline from initial outreach through booking Advising on positioning, speaker topics, media angles, and materials needed to increase conversion Who I’m Looking For Ideally, you have direct experience representing speakers, founders, executives, authors, consultants, or thought leaders. You should understand how to get someone booked—not simply how to build a media list. Strong candidates will have experience with some combination of: Speaker booking • Public relations • Podcast booking • Thought leadership • Corporate events • Conference pitching • Speaker bureaus • Executive visibility Existing relationships with podcast producers, conference organizers, corporate event planners, speaker bureaus, or business media are a major plus. Success Looks Like I’m interested in measurable outcomes: Qualified opportunities → conversations → bookings → paid engagements → increased national visibility. I want to build a repeatable engine that consistently puts GenGap and its message in front of executives, HR leaders, business owners, and organizations navigating generational change. To Apply Please send: A brief explanation of your experience booking speakers or thought leaders. Examples of clients you've represented and opportunities you've secured. Examples of podcasts, conferences, media placements, or speaking engagements you've booked. Any existing relationships you believe would be relevant. How you would approach the first 90 days of this engagement. Your pricing structure. What results you believe are realistic within the first 3–6 months. Please do not send a generic PR proposal. I’m specifically looking for someone who understands speaker positioning, proactive outreach, relationship development, and booking opportunities that translate into real business visibility and revenue.