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.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in executive communications, public relations, corporate communications, or a related field
- 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
- 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
What We Do
Hire Digital helps enterprises and high-growth startups build and enhance their digital capabilities with a world-class network of digital marketers, developers, and designers. We have enabled companies like Philips, 3M, Roche, AXA, Unilever, and many more to reduce overheads and boost efficiency. Our rigorous screening process enables us to curate top talents in as little as 48 hours with a first match success rate of 96%, helping our clients to accelerate time to market and achieve their business goals. Handpick talents and build your on-demand teams to gain control of your key priorities, plan seasonal resources, and launch pilots to success.
