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Freelance Energy Publicist | 15-20 hrs/month

Houston, Texas, United States · On-site

$50/hr–$100/hr

Senior

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Skills: Media Relations, Public Relations, Energy Industry Networking, AP-style Writing, Strategic Pitching

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Freelance Publicist (NYC-based) | 15-20 hrs/month)  

New York, New York, United States · On-site

$75/hr–$100/hr

Senior

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Skills: Media Relations, Strategic Pitching, AP-style Writing, Journalist Networking, Editorial Placements

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Freelance Energy Publicist | 15-20 hrs/month

Development Counsellors International

Houston, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • $50/hr–$100/hr
  • Contract
  • Posted 19d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The role involves leveraging existing media relationships to secure strategic interviews and editorial placements for U.S. cities and states. The publicist will craft compelling pitches and monitor industry trends to attract business investment for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of PR experience and a proven network of energy industry reporters. Proficiency in AP-style writing and U.S. work authorization are mandatory.

Full job description

Company 

Development Counsellors International (DCI), is a New York-headquartered destination marketing agency. Our PR teams help destinations tell their stories and land high-profile media coverage. Learn more at www.aboutdci.com

DCI is an equal opportunity employer and has taken a Diversity Pledge to ensure our agency is advancing racial justice, identifying unconscious bias, educating our staff, and using our place marketing platform to advocate for change. Our agency is also a member of the Diversity Action Alliance and Black Travel Alliance. While this job posting is a guide, we welcome applicants that may bring diverse backgrounds, ideas and experiences to DCI. 

The Role

We’re searching for a seasoned freelance publicist with a strong background in the energy industry and with a network of energy industry reporter contacts, including national and industry trade publications. This is a part-time freelance role averaging approximately 15-20 hours per month. You’ll craft strategic pitches, pitch them to your journalist contacts, and land strategic media interviews, with the goal of landing media results. Influencer partnerships are not included in this role. This is perfect for someone who thrives on both independence and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing

  • Leverage Existing Media Relationships + Build New Ones: Connect with mainstream and trade journalists and producers, monitor trends and identify coverage opportunities.
  • Pitch & Secure Coverage: Draft pitches and targeted media lists, pitch story ideas, book interviews to generate editorial placements.

Clients You’ll Work With
U.S. cities and states that are implementing marketing and PR campaigns to attract business investment.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years media relations or PR experience
  • A proven network of energy industry reporters 
  • Strong, creative, AP-style writing an absolute must
  • Ability to “spot” a story angle and craft compelling, relevant and newsworthy pitches
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to pitch stories over the phone or over email
  • Highly self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
  • Impeccable organization; Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have all necessary approvals to live/work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship

Compensation

  • $50-$100/hour (DOE)

Related keywords

Energy IndustryPublic RelationsMedia RelationsDestination MarketingAP StyleStrategic PitchingEditorial PlacementsTrade PublicationsBusiness InvestmentMicrosoft Office

About Development Counsellors International

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Elevating the lives of people living, traveling and working in the places we serve.

Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
11,200

A leading international marketing agency for more than 60 years, Development Counsellors International (DCI) is a full-service and highly specialized marketing firm with expertise in economic development, tourism and talent attraction marketing. The team of in-house creative placemakers develops, designs and executes marketing campaigns that attract more visitors, business and talent to our client destinations.

Offices: 600 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10020, US · Denver, CO, US · Amsterdam, NL · Toronto, CA

economic development marketingtourism marketinglead generationtravel tradebusiness events tourismadvertisingdigital marketingmedia relationstalent attractionand hospitality
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About Development Counsellors International

LinkedInVisit site

Elevating the lives of people living, traveling and working in the places we serve.

Industry
Public Relations and Communications Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
11,200

A leading international marketing agency for more than 60 years, Development Counsellors International (DCI) is a full-service and highly specialized marketing firm with expertise in economic development, tourism and talent attraction marketing. The team of in-house creative placemakers develops, designs and executes marketing campaigns that attract more visitors, business and talent to our client destinations.

Offices: 600 5th Ave, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10020, US · Denver, CO, US · Amsterdam, NL · Toronto, CA

economic development marketingtourism marketinglead generationtravel tradebusiness events tourismadvertisingdigital marketingmedia relationstalent attractionand hospitality
View all jobs at Development Counsellors International

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