Contract PR Strategist
MassMedia Marketing, Advertising, PR
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Nevada • United States
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About the role
- Develop comprehensive PR and communications strategies aligned with client business goals
- Lead executive positioning, thought leadership, and media strategy development
- Identify strong story angles, messaging frameworks, and news hooks
- Guide earned media strategy across regional and national outlets
- Support crisis communications, issues management, and reputation strategy when needed
- Collaborate with internal PR managers, account teams, and clients
- Provide strategic oversight and direction on media outreach, not just pitching
- Participate in client meetings as a strategic advisor when needed
Requirements
- 8–15+ years of PR or communications experience (agency and/or in-house)
- Proven background in strategic PR, not only media relations
- Experience with executive thought leadership and C-suite communications
- Strong understanding of earned media, brand credibility, and narrative building
- Ability to quickly understand complex businesses and industries
- Confident client-facing communicator and advisor
- Organized, responsive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced agency environment
- Experience in industries such as real estate, construction, healthcare, legal, hospitality, or consumer brands is a plus
Benefits
- Contract / fractional engagement
- Flexible hours based on client needs
- Hourly or monthly retainer
- Opportunity for ongoing work with a growing agency
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic PRmedia relationsexecutive thought leadershipC-suite communicationsearned medianarrative buildingcrisis communicationsissues managementreputation strategy
Soft Skills
client-facing communicationstrategic advisingorganizational skillsresponsivenessadaptability in fast-paced environments