PR Specialist - Remote (Contractor)
Title: PR Specialist — Remote (Contractor)
Base fee: USD $1,000–$1,500 / MONTH + Performance Incentives
Employment type: Contractor (VA only)
Immediate interviews this week — PR contractor, earned media only, start ASAP
Who We Are
We are a global AI-first technology and services company operating across health, wellbeing, education, and human performance. Our brands are designed to empower humanity through precision intelligence, ethical AI, and human-centric technology.
We are scaling globally and are focused on earned authority, credibility, and visibility — not paid hype.
Who You Are
You are a senior PR operator who knows how to generate natural media interest.
You are not dependent on paid PR, advertorials, or sponsorships. You know how to craft angles journalists care about, pitch effectively, follow up professionally, and secure placements through relevance, timing, and relationships.
You are organised, proactive, confident communicating with senior executives, and comfortable owning PR outcomes end-to-end.
Responsibilities
• Secure earned media placements across TV, radio, print, digital publications, and industry media (non-paid only).
• Pitch our leaders, products, services, and insights into relevant media narratives and timely news cycles.
• Identify and secure tier-1 podcast interviews (1M+ reach) for approved spokespeople.
• Research and pitch keynote and conference speaking opportunities globally.
• Write media pitches, podcast pitches, speaker abstracts, bios, and briefing notes.
• Identify and manage non-paid influencer partnerships through value exchange.
• Track outreach, placements, reach, and report results clearly and consistently.
Requirements
Must-have Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience in PR, Communications, or Earned Media roles.
• Proven track record of securing earned media placements (examples required).
• Experience pitching podcasts and/or speakers successfully.
• Strong written English and professional communication skills.
• Highly organised, reliable, and outcomes-focused.
Nice-to-have
• Experience in health, wellbeing, AI, education, or performance industries.
• Existing journalist, podcast, or event organiser relationships.
• Comfortable using AI tools to support research, outreach, and workflows.
Benefits
Compensation & Performance Incentives
Base Fee: USD $1,000–$1,500 per month.
Performance incentives: up to $500/month incentives paid for verified earned media placements, tier-1 podcast bookings, and keynote speaking wins, tied to agreed KPIs.
Payment & Contractor Terms
Independent Contractor (VA only).
Paid monthly in USD via Wise or bank direct deposit.
Invoicing monthly.
No employee benefits.
How to Apply
• Click Apply → complete prescreen questions
• Self-schedule a short prescreen interview
• If matched, hiring manager interview within 24–48 hours
• Offers made quickly for strong candidates
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Closing Note
We move fast and value execution.
If you know how to secure earned media without paid PR — we want to hear from you.
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- Can you confirm that you are willing to work a 6-7 day schedule if needed during peak periods?
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- Can you confirm that you have no planned extended absences (two weeks or more) within the next 12 months that would impact your availability for this role?
- Are you open to completing short skills-based application tasks as part of the recruitment process?
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