Media Relations Associate — Boutique PR Firm (Part-Time/Contract)

We're a boutique PR firm looking for a media relations associate to support our pitching efforts across traditional and trade media. This role is hands-on and pitch-focused: you'll be drafting and sending pitches, building and maintaining media lists, and securing placements in major trade publications on behalf of our clients. What you'll do - Draft and send media pitches to journalists and editors - Build, update, and manage targeted media lists - Track outreach, follow up, and report on placements - Collaborate closely with our team on client priorities and timelines Who we're looking for - A genuine self-starter — someone who takes initiative without being chased, and can run with a project once it's handed off - Strong writer with a clean, human voice (no jargon, no fluff) - Reliably hits deadlines and manages their own workload - Overly communicative: you keep the team in the loop, flag issues early, and never go quiet - Existing relationships with trade and traditional media a strong plus Requirements - 2+ years in PR, media relations, or journalism - Demonstrated experience pitching and landing earned media coverage - Familiarity with major trade publications in [your industry/verticals] - Comfortable working independently in a fast-moving, client-driven environment If you're someone who communicates proactively, treats deadlines as sacred, and gets a real thrill from landing a great placement, we'd love to hear from you. In your application, include 1–2 examples of placements you personally secured and a short note on your pitching approach.