Freelancer Publicist
Do you enjoy the thrill of having your email inbox “blow up” with interview requests from the world's top journalists? Are you a former full-time PR professional who can still make important client contributions but would rather work in a freelance or part-time capacity? Do you have a personal network of media contacts?
If the person we just described sounds like you, we would love to have you join us as a Freelance Publicist. We need a responsive, detail-oriented publicist who can pitch, prep, and respond to media requests.
At TOP Agency, we're re-imagining everything a PR firm can be. With our story-based, data-driven, and viral-optimized approach, you'll have the tools to turn share-worthy ideas into viral campaigns on behalf of Silicon Valley's top tech startups as well big brands like Budweiser, Mercedes-Benz, Smuckers, and Milk-Bone.
Duties:
- Respond quickly to inquiries and daily requests from hundreds of media contacts
- Pitch broadcast, print, and online media and using PR Hacker systems
- Monitor coverage for clients and their competitors to drive campaign strategy
- Create client reporting documents with key insights
- Participate in occasional meetings with clients or other PR Hacker team members
- Create interview prep materials and client briefings
- Coordinate campaigns with top bloggers and other key influencers
Requirements:
- 5+ years work experience at a PR, advertising, or digital agency (or else “in-house” experience at a prominent brand, media outlet, or fast-growing startup)
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated in a remote work capacity
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Your own extensive network of potential media and client contacts
- Experience working on agency teams for large brands with complex marketing campaigns
- Highly energetic and enthusiastic, with a solid work ethic and pop culture savvy
- A natural inclination to stay connected on email, SMS, phone, and social media
- An amazing ability to stay organized and manage complex projects
- Ability to act as primary manager and strategist at client meetings
- A natural inclination to stay connected on email, SMS, phone, and social media
- An amazing ability to stay organized and manage complex projects
- Ability to mentor/nurture/and service clients and team
About TOP Agency
https://topagency.com/
TOP is an integrated agency network providing powerful and full-service solutions for the world. We spread ideas and we help to grow brands. We’re proudly independent and composed of subject matter experts and award-winning thinkers, designers, content creators, digital storytellers and developers. We've become the world's fastest-growing PR, social, and digital agency because of our unique story-based and data-driven approach.
If you want the feel of a fast-growing startup with the variety of client work that comes from a top agency, then you've come to the right place.