Develop and execute executive communications and public relations strategies, including messaging, media pitches, thought leadership, interviews, podcasts, speaking opportunities, and reputation management. Build relationships with journalists and industry communities, prepare executives for public engagements, monitor relevant conversations, track outreach outcomes, and advise senior stakeholders. The role independently supports a high-profile executive’s media presence and industry positioning.
We are seeking an experienced Executive PR Strategist (Freelance, Remote) to support a high-profile business executive and entrepreneur in strengthening their media presence, executive brand, and thought leadership.
This role is ideal for a strategic and hands-on PR professional who can independently manage media relations, identify opportunities, develop compelling pitches, and execute outreach campaigns across business, leadership, investment, and industry-focused media.
The successful candidate will work directly with senior stakeholders to build upon existing PR momentum, expand media opportunities, and position the executive as a recognised voice within relevant industries.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute executive communications strategies aligned with business and brand objectives.
- Create and refine executive messaging, narratives, and positioning.
- Identify opportunities for thought leadership, media appearances, interviews, podcasts, speaking engagements, and industry recognition.
- Build relationships with journalists, media outlets, podcast hosts, and relevant industry communities.
- Develop communications materials including media pitches, briefing documents, articles, and executive content.
- Support preparation for interviews, public appearances, and external engagements.
- Monitor relevant industry conversations and identify opportunities for executive commentary.
- Track communications activities, opportunities, and outcomes while providing recommendations to stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in executive communications, public relations, corporate communications, or a related field.
- Proven experience supporting senior executives, founders, entrepreneurs, investors, or other public-facing leaders.
- Strong writing, storytelling, and message development skills.
- Experience developing thought leadership content and external communications strategies.
- Strong understanding of media relations and executive reputation management.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting CEOs, C-suite executives, authors, or industry experts.
- Background in business, finance, investment, technology, leadership, or professional services.
- Experience securing media coverage, podcast appearances, speaking opportunities, or executive profiles.
- Agency, consultancy, or senior in-house communications experience.
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