2026 PR Consultant (Freelance)

Smart Design • ,

2d • $75 - $100 • Remote

About The Position

Smart Design is seeking an experienced PR Consultant to drive strategic media coverage and execute public relations efforts for its design and innovation consulting brand. The consultant will work closely with the internal team to refine content, case studies, leadership profiles, and thought leadership, then pitch consumer, trade, and vertical media across consumer, healthcare, and enterprise technology. The role can be performed remotely; occasional onsite meetings at the Brooklyn studio are preferred for candidates local to the NYC area.

The engagement is three months, with flexible hours combining scheduled meetings and asynchronous drafting and review. The hourly retainer is $75–$100 per hour, with a projected 25–40 hours per month for onboarding, messaging alignment, and pitching strategy. The objective is to secure one or more high-impact placements per month tied to key brand stories, leadership or Partner profiles, hero case studies featuring Fortune 500 clients, or new product launches. Tiered performance bonuses of $1,000–$7,000 are available based on monthly placement milestones.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in public or media relations supporting professional services.
• Proven track record securing media placements, such as quotes, commentary, podcast interviews, or inclusion in broader narratives, in top-tier outlets.
• Strong understanding of the media landscape and what makes a story compelling.
• Excellent writing skills, including the ability to shape content in the brand voice and adapt it to media demands.
• Highly organized, with the ability to keep multiple stakeholders apprised of status.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for design and technology.

Nice To Haves

• Local to the NYC area, for occasional preferred onsite meetings at the Brooklyn studio.

Responsibilities

• Turn key ideas into compelling, timely pitch hooks and thought leadership narratives.
• Build and maintain targeted media lists across consumer, healthcare, and enterprise technology.
• Write tailored pitches for journalists, editors, and producers.
• Pitch targeted print, digital, and podcast outlets to generate brand awareness and inbound inquiries.
• Recommend unexpected storylines that connect the company’s design expertise with broader mainstream and business conversations.
• Track pitch status, active journalist leads, and upcoming submissions on a biweekly basis.
• Collaborate with the internal team on content, case studies, leadership profiles, and thought leadership.
• Pursue media placements tied to brand stories, leadership and Partner profiles, case studies, and product launches.

Benefits

• Hourly retainer of $75–$100 per hour, projected at 25–40 hours per month.
• Tiered performance bonuses of $1,000–$7,000 based on monthly placement milestones.
• Flexible hours with a mix of scheduled meetings and asynchronous collaboration.
• Remote work option.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed