Freelance PR Assistant Job at WorkGenius Group in New York

Title: Freelance PR Assistant

Industry: Public Relations

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 12/21/25

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Public Relations Manager in all public relations efforts, including brainstorming and creating targeted PR plans and influencer strategies.
• Liaise with external agency partners to fulfill editorial requests and ensure smooth operations of the PR department.
• Develop PR assets such as talking points, quotes, media alerts, and trend pitches.
• Maintain media lists and create PR recaps.
• Conduct influencer research and support events including media invitations and product displays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Advertising/Marketing or Journalism preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Outstanding project management and follow-up skills.
• Proven ability to complete time-sensitive tasks with minimal direction.

Skills

• Public Relations
• Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Influencer Strategies
• Media Relations
• Event Support
• Administrative Support
• Budget Management
• Analytical Skills
• Creative Development

Hourly rate is commensurate with experience and is an estimated range provided by WorkGenius.