Corporate Communications & Media Relations Consultant (Freelance)

Praytell Open · verified Sep 14, 2026

Remote US Contract Mid-level Paid Media

Mid-level Paid Media role at Praytell. Remote, United States · contract.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Lead hands-on outreach to major national business and corporate media
Use reporter, editor and producer relationships to create client coverage opportunities
Find angles and pitch executive thought leadership around relevant conversations
Turn complex corporate stories into journalist-ready narratives and materials
Shape media plans and advise on newsworthiness, reputation and executive positioning

What you bring

Significant corporate communications and top-tier business media relations experience
Established connections with reporters, editors and producers at leading national outlets
A record of earning coverage from outlets such as CNBC, Forbes, Bloomberg and Reuters
Broad experience across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, announcements and reputation work
Strong media judgment, executive presence and the ability to work independently

Who this fits

This suits an experienced freelance media relations professional who enjoys pitching, owns follow-up and can advise senior clients with confidence. The role is remote in the United States and structured as an evergreen contractor opportunity. Project timing, scope and hours will vary, and there may not be an immediate assignment.

From the employer

Praytell is building our bench of experienced Media Relations Consultants with deep relationships across top-tier corporate and business media to support client work as opportunities arise. This is an evergreen opportunity rather than an opening tied to one specific assignment, and we’re always interested in connecting with experienced media relations professionals for future projects.

We’re looking for someone who loves to pitch and knows how to get in the door with outlets like CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters, Axios and other leading national business publications.

Beyond day-to-day pitching, you’ll help identify compelling story angles, build thought leadership opportunities and shape media strategies that elevate companies and executives. We’re particularly interested in someone with broad corporate communications experience, including work across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications and reputation management.

What You’ll Do

Lead hands-on pitching and outreach to top-tier national business and corporate media
Leverage existing relationships with reporters, editors and producers to open doors and create meaningful opportunities for clients
Develop and pitch thought leadership opportunities that position executives as credible voices on relevant business, industry and cultural conversations
Identify compelling story angles across client businesses, executives, data, industry trends and the broader news cycle
Translate complex corporate narratives into stories journalists will actually care about
Support corporate communications efforts across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications and reputation management
Develop media strategies that build visibility and strengthen corporate and executive reputation
Identify proactive opportunities beyond major announcements to keep clients part of the broader business conversation
Advise clients and internal teams on what is newsworthy and what it will take to earn meaningful coverage
Develop pitches, messaging, executive positioning, media materials and briefing documents as needed

What We’re Looking For

Significant experience in corporate communications and top-tier business media relations
Established relationships with reporters, editors and producers across leading national business outlets
A proven track record of securing coverage with outlets such as CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, Bloomberg, Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Reuters and Axios
Deep experience developing and pitching thought leadership opportunities for senior executives
Broad corporate communications experience across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications and reputation management
Excellent storytelling and media instincts, with the ability to find compelling angles within complex corporate subject matter
A genuine love of pitching and willingness to personally own outreach and follow-up
Strong executive presence and confidence advising senior clients and internal teams
Ability to get up to speed quickly and operate with a high degree of autonomy

Because this is an evergreen freelance opportunity, timing, scope and hours will vary by project. Even if there isn’t an immediate assignment that aligns with your experience and availability, we’d still love to connect and keep in touch for future opportunities.