PR and Media Relations Contractor (part time) at Big Game PR | Highland Park, IL | $3K/mo – $3K/mo

Big Game PR

PR and Media Relations Contractor (part time)

Highland Park, IL (Remote)

$3K/mo – $3K/moEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own media outreach and narrative shaping for B2B tech clients, including press list management, pitching, interview coordination, and thought leadership opportunities.

Media ownership: Develop media lists, draft pitches and emails, and conduct reporter outreach.
Placement and exposure: Pitch business and technology outlets, coordinate interviews and media briefings, and support awards and speaking opportunities.
Opinion and narrative: Identify newsjacking moments and contribute to contributed content and broader PR initiatives.

Job Description

Responsibilities - Develop and maintain media lists - Draft media pitches and outreach emails - Conduct reporter outreach and follow-up - Identify newsjacking and thought leadership opportunities - Coordinate interviews and media briefings - Assist with awards, speaking opportunities, and contributed content placements - Support broader PR and communications initiatives as needed Requirements - 2+ years of experience in public relations, media relations, or agency communications - Experience working with B2B technology clients - Strong writing and editing skills - Experience pitching business, technology, trade, and industry media - Ability to work independently and manage deadlines Preferred - Familiarity with cybersecurity, fintech, health tech, SaaS, cloud, AI, or enterprise technology is a plus

Big Game PR

We offer public relations services to growing businesses, including media strategy, media relations, social media, content creation, RFP creation, RFP response, and more.We are founded and led by Hunter Stuart, a journalist and public relations professional with 17 years of experience. Most recently, Hunter was a Vice President of Media Relations at Walker Sands, a top B2B marketing firm headquartered in Chicago.

Founded in 2024

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1 employees (1 in marketing)

www.biggamepr.com