PR professionals, journalists, or publicists

Hi all, Headstream is looking for two contract PR professionals, journalists, or publicists with expertise in pitching and securing media coverage. These are remote contractor roles, ideal for individuals with strong connections to relevant media outlets in the youth mental health, innovation, and education spaces.

We’re hiring for two distinct focuses:

PR Contractor – Entrepreneur-Focused

This role will focus on securing media coverage for entrepreneurs transforming youth mental well-being. The ideal candidate should have experience landing stories in top-tier and regional outlets, such as EdSurge, TechCrunch, Fast Company, and others. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with the entrepreneurs’ work.
• Create media-friendly cohort groupings by categorizing innovators into thematic narratives that appeal to media and investor audiences.
• Pitch and secure media opportunities to highlight the impact of youth mental well-being innovators.

PR Contractor – Youth Leader-Focused

This role will focus on featuring youth leaders passionate about youth mental health in the media. We’re looking for someone with experience pitching and securing coverage for topics like youth development, activism, empowerment, and mental well-being. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Identify relevant regional press and national publications that align with youth leaders’ work.
• Create media-friendly cohort groupings to shape compelling narratives for different media audiences.
• Pitch and secure media opportunities that spotlight youth voices and their impact.

If you’re interested in either of these remote contractor roles, please send your resume to viviana.blumberg@secondmuse.com if this doesn’t sound like you, please help us share to find the right fit!