Public Relations Account Manager (Contract, Part-Time, Remote)

USA (Remote)

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Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic PR campaigns for client visibility by leading onboarding, six-month plans, and rapid pitching across media.

  • Must-have: 4–6+ years of PR agency pitching with secured top-tier media coverage.
  • Standout: Owns direct media relationships and can present work via video calls.
  • Proven ability to rapidly react to news cycles and land placements across podcasts, digital/print, and TV.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead client onboarding conversations and extract the angles, stories, and expertise that will resonate with media
  • Build six-month PR strategies balancing timely newsjacking opportunities with longer-lead placements
  • Pitch consistently — podcasts, digital and print publications, and broadcast — using your own media relationships, not just databases
  • Monitor the news cycle daily and move fast when a moment is right for your clients
  • Track journalist queries, respond quickly, and coach clients through the process
  • Prepare clients for interviews with clear context and expectations so they show up confidently
  • Deliver polished monthly progress reports and present them to clients via video call
  • Keep all campaigns organized, proactive, and moving forward in ClickUp, Slack and Propel My PR

Requirements

  • You have 4–6+ years of PR agency experience with direct responsibility for pitching and securing coverage
  • You’ve landed earned media across top-tier podcasts, digital/print publications, and broadcast TV (with examples!)
  • You understand how the news cycle works and you’re a master newsjacker
  • You’re an exceptional writer: pitches, bios, strategies, and client communications are all in your wheelhouse
  • You’re organized, responsive, and consistent. Clients and media contacts trust you because you follow through
  • You pay keen attention to detail. To demonstrate this, please share the name of your favorite podcast when you apply for this role
  • You’re confident being the primary point of contact and presenting your work on video calls
  • You’re a fast learner, a quick thinker, and you bring optimism and energy to the team
  • Daily use of AI tools (ChatGPT or similar) is a genuine plus. We embrace AI in our workflows
  • Familiarity with Propel My PR, ClickUp, Slack, Qwoted, Google Workspace, and Canva is a bonus

Preferred

  • Familiarity with Propel My PR, ClickUp, Slack, Qwoted, Google Workspace, and Canva is a bonus
  • Daily use of AI tools (ChatGPT or similar) is a genuine plus. We embrace AI in our workflows

Benefits

  • Part-time, fully remote, contract position with flexible hours
  • Path to full-time as the agency grows
  • A female-led team that is warm, high-standards, and genuinely supportive
  • A culture where good work is seen, valued, and rewarded
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UPLVL Agency

Helping brands become household names and Founders become thought-leaders in the wellness & lifestyle industries.We drive buzzworthy thought-leadership by securing top-tier press coverage for founder-led companies.We drive memorable brand awareness by securing consistent visibility in the public consciousness.We drive new business by securing top-of-funnel affiliate placements in reputable publications for mission-driven brands.We drive brand equity by executing a synergistic PR and affiliate approach that not only builds buzz, but drives tangible results.Contact: kayley@uplvlagency.com

Founded in 2021
Los Angeles, California, USA
3 employees (1 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1 (33% of company)