PR Director (Fractional / Part-Time, Remote)

Austin, TX (Remote)

$60/hr – $75/hrSenior Level8+ years expPart time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the agency’s multi-account PR program, directing strategy, media outreach, and narrative development to secure high-impact earned placements and drive client outcomes.

  • Lead cross-client PR strategy and proactive media pitching to secure high-profile placements.
  • Mentor junior staff, coordinate strategy discussions, and maintain clear client communication.
  • Shape messaging, press materials, and media plans to accelerate account growth and retention.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead PR strategy and campaign direction for multiple clients
  • Develop media narratives, angles, and thought leadership strategies
  • Secure earned media through proactive pitching and commentary
  • Manage and participate in client calls and strategy discussions
  • Review and refine pitches, press materials, and media plans
  • Provide feedback and strategic oversight to junior team members
  • Maintain strong client relationships and clear communication
  • Collaborate with agency leadership on account performance and growth

Requirements

  • 8+ years of public relations experience (agency experience preferred)
  • Proven success securing high level earned media placements + client retention on multiple accounts
  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills
  • Comfortable managing multiple client accounts + PR metrics
  • Experience mentoring or overseeing PR staff
  • Excellent writing and editing skills
  • Organized, proactive, and self-directed
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote agency environment

Preferred

  • Is a senior publicist ready for a leadership role
  • Wants part-time (fully-remote) work with real responsibility
  • Enjoys both strategy and execution
  • Is confident leading clients and guiding a team
  • Cares deeply about results and accountability
  • Is fast paced, high achieving and has a high bar of success

Benefits

  • Fully remote, flexible part-time role
  • High-level responsibility and strategic input
  • Opportunity to grow with the agency, potential for full-time if interested
  • Collaborative, no-BS work environment
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Disrupt PR

At Disrupt PR, we believe your authenticity is your superpower, and ours is helping you share it with the world. As a full-service PR agency, we specialize in press outreach, media strategy, and brand visibility, working with global entrepreneurs, startups, and emerging brands in industries such as technology, fintech, crypto, real estate, health, and travel.Our founder, Marin Richardson, a former award-winning national TV journalist (NBC News, CBS News, FOX News), leverages her expertise to elevate clients in top-tier media outlets like the Today Show, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Wall Street Journal.Recently recognized by INC. and US News & World Report for our thought leadership and positive workplace culture, Disrupt PR is changing the world by bringing humanity back to business.Let’s make your brand the next success story. Reach out to start your PR transformation today.

Founded in 2021
Austin, Texas, USA
3 employees

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
17%
Direct
20%
Referral
20.3%
Social
5.5%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3