Corporate Communications, Media Relations Consultant – Freelance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee direct pitching and outreach to leading national business and corporate media.

• Utilize established relationships with journalists, editors, and producers to create significant opportunities for clients.

• Create and propose thought leadership opportunities that position executives as authoritative voices in pertinent business, industry, and cultural discussions.

• Identify engaging story angles related to client businesses, executives, data, industry trends, and the wider news landscape.

• Convert intricate corporate narratives into stories that will capture journalists' interest.

• Aid corporate communications initiatives focused on sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications, and reputation management.

• Formulate media strategies that enhance visibility and bolster corporate and executive reputations.

• Pinpoint proactive opportunities beyond significant announcements to ensure clients remain part of the broader business dialogue.

• Counsel clients and internal teams on newsworthiness and the requirements for achieving impactful coverage.

• Create pitches, messaging, executive positioning, media materials, and briefing documents as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in corporate communications and high-level business media relations.

• Established connections with journalists, editors, and producers at leading national business outlets.

• Proven success in obtaining coverage in outlets such as CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters, and Axios.

• In-depth experience in developing and pitching thought leadership opportunities for senior executives.

• Comprehensive corporate communications experience across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications, and reputation management.

• Exceptional storytelling and media instincts, with the capability to discover compelling angles within complex corporate topics.

• A genuine passion for pitching and a readiness to take personal responsibility for outreach and follow-up.

• Strong executive presence and confidence when advising senior clients and internal teams.

• Ability to quickly assimilate information and operate with a high level of autonomy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.