2026 PR Consultant (Freelance)

We are seeking an experienced PR Consultant to drive strategic media coverage and execute public relations efforts for our Smart Design brand (design and innovation consulting). You will work closely with our internal team to refine content, case studies, leadership profiles, and thought leadership, pitching consumer, trade, and vertical media across three core business areas: consumer, healthcare, and enterprise technology.

This role can be performed remotely, though if you are local to the NYC area, occasional onsite meetings at our Brooklyn studio are preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Help articulate key ideas into compelling, timely pitch hooks and thought leadership narratives

• Build and maintain targeted media lists covering consumer, healthcare, and enterprise technology verticals

• Write tailored, high-converting pitches that resonate with top-tier journalists, editors, and producers

• Pitch targeted print, digital, and podcast outlets to generate brand awareness and inbound inquiries

• Recommend unexpected storylines that place our design expertise into broader mainstream and business conversations

• Maintain biweekly tracking on pitch status, active journalist leads, and upcoming submissions

How we will work together:

• Objectives: Secure one or more high-impact placement (quotes, commentary, podcast interviews, inclusion in broader narratives, etc.) per month tied to key brand stories, leadership/Partner profiles, or hero case studies showcasing work we did with Fortune 500 clients, or new product launches

• 3 month engagement with flexible hours to include a mix of scheduled meetings and asynchronous collaboration for drafting and review

• Hourly retainer ($75–$100/hr, projected 25-40 hours/month) to onboard, align on messaging, and execute pitching strategy

• Performance bonus: Tiered performance bonuses based on achieving monthly target placement milestones ($1,000-$7,000)

Naturally you’ll have:

• 5+ years of experience in public or media relations supporting professional services

• Proven track record of securing media placements (quotes, commentary, podcast interviews, inclusion in broader narratives, etc.) in top-tier outlets including FastCompany, HBR, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired, Tech Crunch, etc.

• Strong understanding of media landscape and what makes a story compelling

• Excellent writing skills to help shape areas of content, leveraging brand voice, but pushing boundaries as needed to meet media demands

• Highly organized with ability to keep multiple stakeholders apprised of status

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

• Passion for design and technology