Freelance Publicist

Job description

This is a freelance Publicist position initially for 3 months.

Our client is an award-winning integrated independent marketing agency that operates at the intersection of culture, talent and partnerships.

Working with leading brands across Sports, Food & Beverage, Luxury, Lifestyle, Activewear and Leisurewear, we are looking for a Publicist who lives and breathes telling the brand story, understanding the hook, and can turn a brand moment into coverage that matters. You will own the sell-in and media relations for your brand portfolio spanning regional and national coverage within weeklies, glossies, trade press, podcasts, social-first channels and digital-only platforms.

Key responsibilities:

• Ideate and sharpen the story for your clients news, launches, campaigns and moments across Fashion, Lifestyle, Culture and Drinks categories
• Write and refine press releases, pitches, briefing notes and media materials, tracking coverage and looking at campaign-builds throughout
• Lead sell-ins across a broad media mix: national weeklies, glossies, trade press, TV, radio, podcasts, digital only platforms and social-first channels
• Secure high-value interview opportunities for your clients
• Build and maintain strong current relationships with Journalists, Editors and Content Creators across key channels

We’re looking for:

• Experience as a Publicist or PR Manager within an agency or publishing environment, securing great coverage for your clients across the Fashion, Lifestyle, Culture or Food and Beverage categories
• A strong current book of contacts spanning weeklies, glossies, trade press and digital-only platforms, with a track record of securing interviews and opportunities for senior spokespeople
• A storyteller, someone who understands the hook for your media contacts and opportunities for your clients
• Keen attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using PR and media monitoring tools, as well as Microsoft Office and Google Suite

We’re Talent in Residence and we’re founded on the belief that people are a company’s Talent in Residence. We believe the industry needs to reflect the world around us, which is why we operate with diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging at heart.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

25-08-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English