Freelance PR Strategist Job at Digital in Westport

We are seeking an experienced

Freelance PR Strategist

to support a high-profile business executive and entrepreneur in growing their media presence, thought leadership, and executive brand. This role is ideal for a PR professional who can work independently, manage media relationships, identify opportunities, and execute strategic outreach across business, leadership, investment, and industry-focused media.
The successful candidate will work directly with the client to continue existing PR momentum while developing new opportunities across traditional media, podcasts, speaking opportunities, and targeted industry channels.
Responsibilities

Develop and execute an executive PR and media strategy
Manage media outreach, pitching, and relationship building with journalists, editors, and industry platforms
Identify opportunities for interviews, articles, podcasts, speaking engagements, and thought leadership placements
Build and maintain a strong media pipeline across relevant business and niche publications
Support executive positioning through compelling storytelling and messaging
Track PR activity, opportunities, and results, and provide regular updates to stakeholders
Work independently while communicating directly with senior client stakeholders
Requirements

5+ years of experience in PR, communications, media relations, or executive communications
Proven experience securing media coverage and managing PR campaigns
Strong relationships with journalists, publications, podcasts, or industry communities
Excellent writing, pitching, and storytelling skills
Experience supporting executives, founders, entrepreneurs, authors, or public-facing professionals
Ability to manage projects independently and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Background in business, finance, investment, technology, leadership, sports business, or entrepreneurship
Experience building executive personal brands
Agency, consultancy, or senior in-house communications experience

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