Freelance PR Account Executive Senior Account Executive

Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive

Are you a confident media relations professional who loves pitching stories and building strong journalist relationships The Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting a Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive to provide high-impact pitching support for a specialist communications agency working across technology consumer lifestyle and telecoms brands.

Day rate: 180 210 (depending on experience)
Contract: Immediate start until end of December with potential extension
Location: Hybrid (remote with occasional meetings in London once or twice a week if required)

Company Overview
This independent communications agency delivers best-in-class PR and digital campaigns for leading technology telecoms and consumer brands. Known for its collaborative culture and strong media relationships the team thrives on helping clients shape the stories that define their industries. Their integrated approach spans B2B technology consumer lifestyle and corporate communications making this an ideal opportunity for a proactive communicator who enjoys variety and fast-paced storytelling.

Job Overview
As a Freelance PR Account Executive / Senior Account Executive youll be responsible for driving media coverage across a diverse portfolio of clients including a consumer app an enterprise technology brand and telecoms accounts. Youll use your established journalist relationships and pitching expertise to secure meaningful coverage in top-tier UK national B2C lifestyle and B2B technology media.
This is a hands-on freelance opportunity suited to someone who thrives on proactive pitching fast turnarounds and delivering real results.

Heres What Youll Be Doing:

• Driving proactive media outreach and securing coverage across UK nationals B2C lifestyle and B2B technology titles.
• Leveraging your media network to build relationships and generate interest in client stories.
• Supporting storytelling and news generation across client sectors including consumer tech enterprise technology and telecoms.
• Writing compelling media materials such as press releases short pitches and comment opportunities.
• Identifying and capitalising on reactive media opportunities and topical industry conversations.
• Coordinating with account teams to ensure client expectations and coverage goals are met.
• Providing regular updates and coverage reports to support ongoing campaign tracking.

Here Are The Skills Youll Need:

• Strong experience in PR with a proven ability to pitch and place stories in UK national consumer lifestyle and B2B tech media.
• Excellent journalist contacts across multiple sectors telco experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building media relationships and crafting compelling story angles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently manage deadlines and deliver under pressure.
• Experience working in a fast-moving agency or freelance environment.

Work Permissions:
You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here Are The Benefits Of This Job:

• Competitive day rate of 180210 depending on experience.
• Contract starting immediately until end of December with potential to extend.
• The chance to work with exciting consumer enterprise and telecoms clients.
• Hybrid flexibility with occasional access to a London office for collaboration.
• The opportunity to expand your media network and enhance your PR credentials.
• A supportive and agile environment that values creative pitching and tangible results.

Pursuing A Career In Technology And Consumer Communications
A freelance role as a PR Account Executive or Senior Account Executive in technology and lifestyle PR offers the chance to work across diverse sectors and make an immediate impact. Youll connect with leading journalists shape stories that reach millions and help innovative brands find their voice. Its a dynamic opportunity to bring your media expertise to high-profile campaigns all while enjoying the flexibility and creativity that freelance life offers.