Public Relations Freelancer

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POSITION OVERVIEW
Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking a skilled and strategic Public Relations Freelancer to support organizational visibility, storytelling, media relations, and communications initiatives across a wide range of programs, services, and events.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator with experience in nonprofit, community-based, lifestyle, education, healthcare, or mission-driven organizations. This individual should be able to think strategically, work collaboratively, and identify meaningful opportunities to elevate the organization’s voice and impact across local and regional media platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and execute public relations strategies that support organizational goals, programs, initiatives, events, and leadership visibility

Draft press releases, media advisories, talking points, statements, pitches, executive messaging, and other communications materials

Cultivate and maintain relationships with local, regional, and relevant industry media contacts

Identify proactive opportunities that highlight the organization’s mission, impact, programs, and leadership

Coordinate media outreach and pitching efforts for events, announcements, milestones, partnerships, and thought leadership opportunities

Provide strategic communications counsel and messaging support on sensitive or time-sensitive matters as needed

Collaborate closely with the marketing team to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, and organizational voice

Assist with interview preparation, media coordination, and executive communications support

Monitor media coverage and provide reporting, insights, and recommendations when applicable

Stay informed on evolving media trends, communications best practices, and issues impacting the nonprofit and Jewish communal landscape

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and evolving priorities in a fast-paced environment

Occasional availability for expedited or time-sensitive communications support is preferred
Hourly Rate:

$50-100/hr, dependent on experience, project scope, and skill level

QUALIFICATIONS
Proven experience in public and media relations media relations

Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills

Strong understanding of media outreach, storytelling, and reputation management

Experience supporting nonprofit, community-based or mission-driven organizations preferred

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams and stakeholders

Existing media relationships in the Long Island market preferred

Able to reliably commute to Nassau County NY

Compensation details:

50-100 Hourly Wage

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