Public Relations Coach

Leland joinleland.com Open · verified Aug 21, 2026

Remote US Contract Mid-level Public Relations

Mid-level Public Relations role at Leland. Remote, United States · contract.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Build learners’ skills across strategic PR, media work, crisis response, brand management, and events
Turn communications concepts into steady, practical skill-building for students and professionals
Support career progress through resume feedback, interview practice, salary negotiation, and networking plans
Help people pursuing independent consulting develop their PR freelancing capabilities
Lead virtual sessions on your schedule while coordinating with Leland’s team on student support

What you bring

You have professional experience in public relations
You’ve previously coached or mentored others
You can explain strategic communications subjects in a clear, organized way

Who this fits

This contract role suits someone with professional PR experience and a background in coaching or mentoring. You’ll work remotely with students and professionals in the United States, host sessions online, and choose your own hours and rates. You’ll also collaborate with Leland’s team to provide a supportive student experience.

From the employer

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.

We're seeking an experienced public relations coach to work with students and professionals pursuing careers in PR and communications. This role includes teaching core skills in PR strategy, media relations, crisis communications, brand management, and event planning, and helping students build these capabilities through consistent, practical skill building. Coaches also support the career side of the journey, including resume review, interview prep, salary negotiation, and networking strategy, as well as freelancing for those pursuing independent consulting work in the space. Ideal candidates have professional experience in public relations, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to breaking down strategic communications topics. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every student.

Why Leland?

The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.