Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $35-$55/hr DOE
Freelance PR Specialist (1099 Contractor)
Location: Remote (Preference for D.C. Metro familiarity)
Hours: ~5 hours/week (variable)
Contract Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Company: My Valuable Business (MVB)
About Us
My Valuable Business (MVB) is a strategic services company supporting small businesses through HR, marketing, and operational expertise. Were growing fast and looking for a talented PR Specialist to support our clients media visibilitylocally and nationally. This is a freelance role that reports directly to our Marketing Director and works closely with our internal marketing team.
The Role
Were seeking an experienced PR professional to manage and execute the public relations arm of our marketing efforts. This is not a content creation or copywriting roleyour focus will be on pitching, placement, and media relationship management. Youll take the content our team creates and secure visibility for our clients across relevant media outlets.
What Youll Do
- Pitch client content to local and national media outlets, with a focus on the D.C. Metro region.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, editors, and producers across digital, print, and broadcast.
- Craft compelling press releases, media alerts, and pitches as needed.
- Identify relevant media opportunities and placements for diverse clients.
- Monitor media coverage and provide performance reporting (impressions, reach, sentiment, etc.).
- Adapt and respond to the unique PR needs of clients across multiple industries.
What Were Looking For
- 3+ years of PR experience, ideally with agency background.
- Strong familiarity with the Washington D.C. Metro media landscape.
- Experience managing national media outreach for clients.
- Proven success in securing placements and managing press relationships.
- Understanding of media cycles and deadlines.
- Proficiency with media monitoring and analytics tools.
- Strong writing skills for PR materials (press releases, pitches, etc.).
- Comfortable juggling multiple clients and priorities.
Other Details
- Expected workload: approx. 5 hours/week, but may vary depending on client needs.
- This is a 1099 contract role; must be eligible to work as an independent contractor in the U.S.
- Fully remote, but D.C. familiarity is highly preferred.
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