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• Base Rate: $5/hour USD • Incentive Increases Available (Up to $9/hour)
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Mar 31, 2026
Publicity Coordinator / PR Support Specialist (Remote)
We’re seeking a long-term, remote Publicity Coordinator / PR Support Specialist to assist with media outreach, publicity administration, press release drafting, newsletter creation, and campaign coordination across multiple cultural and publishing projects.
This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of PR or media outreach experience who is highly committed, detail-oriented, and excited to grow with the company long term.
Current & Upcoming Projects Include
- ICONIC BEATS: Easy Mo Bee’s Unforgettable Tracks for Biggie, Tupac, & Hip-Hop’s Greatest
- Hip-Hop 50th Birthday Campaigns (August)
- House Music 101 Legacy Project
- Additional WCIP author publicity campaigns and cultural marketing launches
Key Responsibilities
- Draft and distribute press releases (templates and guidance provided)
- Send press releases and follow-up pitches to media contacts
- Manage and update media lists, contacts, and CRM records
- Conduct follow-ups via
- Coordinate interview bookings, podcasts, and press appearances
- Send author bios, headshots, and media kits to media partners
- Track press outreach, placements, and reporting in shared documents
- Become highly familiar with WCIP books and authors to:
- Create a weekly newsletter featuring select titles
- Curate book highlights based on seasons, cultural
- Align newsletter content with ongoing PR campaigns and promotions
- Provide PR and content support across multiple WCIP projects beyond current launches
Ideal Candidate:
- Minimum 1 year experience in PR, publicity, media outreach, or related support roles
- Strong writing skills, especially for press releases and media correspondence
- Familiarity with African American culture, hip-hop, and entertainment media
- Knowledge of Black media outlets, cultural trends, and community platforms is a plus
- Experience with virtual assistance, administrative support, or CRM tools
- Comfortable with professional follow-ups via
- Proficient in Microsoft Office & Google Docs, Sheets, and shared tracking tools (or willing to learn)
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple campaigns remotely
- Seeking a long-term PR professional who is highly committed, reliable, and consistent with their work
- Available to work Monday–Friday during EST business hours
- Reliable internet connection and ability to work independently
Application Requirement – Short Video Introduction:
- To be considered, applicants must submit a 1–2 minute video introduction covering:
- Your PR or media outreach experience
- Relevant work or campaigns you’ve supported
- How you can help WCIP grow and support its authors and projects
- Please send your video (Loom, Google Drive, or similar link) along with your resume and any relevant samples to: ????
Applications without a video introduction will not be considered.
Compensation:
- Base Rate: $5/hour USD
Incentive Increases: Up to $9/hour USD, based on:
- Demonstrated PR writing experience (press release samples)
- Proven media outreach or placement success
- Ability to independently manage outreach campaigns
- Project Bonuses: Available for securing major placements, podcast bookings, or influencer collaborations