Senior PR Strategist

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior 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.