Public Relations Specialist

About the role :

Were looking for a Public Relations role.

Someone who is self-motivated, media-savvy, and can build brand narratives with just insight, hustle, and connections. Someone who has thrived in lean PR setups, have worked closely with media houses and navigated government and brand projects under tight budgets, and driven editorial wins on tight timelines.

This is not a coordinator role this is for someone who thinks and acts like a PR entrepreneur, takes full ownership, and commands credibility in the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Has driven end-to-end PR strategy planning, pitching, publishing with minimal dependency.
• Have secure editorials, op-eds, and thought leadership pieces across top-tier publications.
• Build relationships with journalists, editors, and media owners across policy, business, and impact beats.
• Manage press relations for high-stakes projects, especially in public-sector or compliance-heavy environments.
• Operate under real-world constraints budgets, deadlines, approvals without compromising results.
• Run lean campaigns with agility, while building strong media narratives for the brand.

Who You Are

• 69 years in PR/communications, preferably from boutique PR firms or independent consulting.
• Proven track record of getting editorials and high-quality coverage with lean teams.
• Experience handling government projects or public policy communication.
• Deep media relationships and respected reputation in the PR ecosystem.
• Self-starter with the hunger and mindset of a pseudo-entrepreneur.
• Can think on your feet, act under pressure, and deliver without constant supervision.

Nice to Have

• Experience in sustainability, cleantech, policy, or ESG space.
• Ability to script, ghostwrite, or package complex stories simply.
• Familiarity with media analytics tools (Whizikey, Meltwater, etc.)