About this role
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 DoLead hands-on pitching and outreach to top-tier national business and corporate mediaLeverage existing relationships with reporters, editors and producers to open doors and create meaningful opportunities for clientsDevelop and pitch thought leadership opportunities that position executives as credible voices on relevant business, industry and cultural conversationsIdentify compelling story angles across client businesses, executives, data, industry trends and the broader news cycleTranslate complex corporate narratives into stories journalists will actually care aboutSupport corporate communications efforts across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications and reputation managementDevelop media strategies that build visibility and strengthen corporate and executive reputationIdentify proactive opportunities beyond major announcements to keep clients part of the broader business conversationAdvise clients and internal teams on what is newsworthy and what it will take to earn meaningful coverageDevelop pitches, messaging, executive positioning, media materials and briefing documents as neededWhat We’re Looking ForSignificant experience in corporate communications and top-tier business media relationsEstablished relationships with reporters, editors and producers across leading national business outletsA 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 AxiosDeep experience developing and pitching thought leadership opportunities for senior executivesBroad corporate communications experience across sustainability, DEI, investor relations, corporate announcements, executive communications and reputation managementExcellent storytelling and media instincts, with the ability to find compelling angles within complex corporate subject matterA genuine love of pitching and willingness to personally own outreach and follow-upStrong executive presence and confidence advising senior clients and internal teamsAbility to get up to speed quickly and operate with a high degree of autonomyBecause 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.