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Hire public relations specialists, on demand. From media outreach and brand reputation management to press release writing and crisis communication strategies, Toptal public relations specialists craft compelling narratives that boost visibility and credibility.

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Jerome Filip

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
United States
Toptal Member Since April 15, 2024

Jerome is a strategic communications and PR leader with 10+ years of experience in crisis communications, media strategy, thought leadership, and brand messaging. He builds integrated communications programs for organizations operating in high-scrutiny environments, from public safety technology firms to federally funded research initiatives and Fortune 500 enterprises. His work spans messaging, crisis planning, and content strategy that strengthen stakeholder trust and elevate executive voices.

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Rebecca Berkowitz

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
United States
Toptal Member Since August 3, 2023

Rebecca is a multi-hyphenate marketer with a decade of experience working with brands across health and wellness, fashion, beauty, luxury, CPG, and lifestyle sectors. Customer-obsessed and insight-driven, she thrives off of solving problems and bringing life-changing experiences to customers. Rebecca brings positive energy to the table and has a solid ability to manage multiple stakeholders, form strategic partnerships, and work well in varied, fast-paced environments.

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Shamitha Raj

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since March 21, 2024

Shamitha is a seasoned marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience. Her journey has been marked by the successful implementation of cutting-edge marketing strategies, building over 20 brands across 17 sectors in multiple geographies and elevating them to unprecedented recognition and success. Shamitha excels in brand building, communications strategy and planning, digital marketing, media relations, leadership, and stakeholder management.

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Jennifer Rustigian

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
United States
Toptal Member Since July 18, 2023

Jennifer is a seasoned marketer and communications leader experienced in SaaS, technology, PR, and the public sector. She worked in both the agency world and in-house, building impactful marketing campaigns and communication strategies for B2B and B2C businesses. Jennifer has a solid ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and proven expertise working with all-level executives and within global teams across product, customer success, and engineering in the US, UK, Asia-Pacific, and Israel.

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Howard Lonstein

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
South Africa
Toptal Member Since April 1, 2024

Howard is a marketing expert whose approach involves analyzing diverse data and collaborating across teams to craft innovative brand and communication strategies. With a media strategy and communications background, he has overcome marketing challenges for numerous brands. Significantly, Howard launched and evolved the Russell Hobbs brand into one of the most sought-after brands—boosting brand awareness by 30% and market share by 14%—and reinforced its position through sponsorship.

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Sofia Bogunovic

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
Spain
Toptal Member Since February 19, 2024

Sofia is a marketing and communications expert with six years of experience crafting brand and content strategies for TravelPerk, IE University, and JTI. She specializes in building thought leadership strategies to position companies as leading experts in their fields and integrating that into a cohesive marketing communications strategy. Sofia is skilled with generative AI technologies for content creation and is proficient in a full suite of marketing tools, thriving in creative environments.

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Nour Essam

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since November 19, 2024

Nour is a marketing professional with 5+ years of experience in D2C, B2C, and B2B marketing across the MENA region, including work with leading brands and Y Combinator-backed startups. With expertise across technology, eCommerce, food and beverage, logistics, and fashion, she specializes in growth strategies, product launches, and campaign management. Nour is skilled in brand building, data-driven marketing, and team leadership, delivering impactful results that enhance brand presence.

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Kristin Bengtsson

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
Australia
Toptal Member Since October 21, 2024

With nearly three decades of marketing expertise, Kristin is a strategic powerhouse in brand development. Her collaborative approach and data-driven insights deliver tangible results in competitive industries. Kristin has a strong background in market dynamics and excels in leading teams to create innovative strategies, fostering trust and empowerment, and driving exceptional outcomes that resonate with audiences.

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Johan Peter Sundberg

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
Thailand
Toptal Member Since October 23, 2024

Johan started his content career at 15, writing a fanzine, and soon moved into journalism and videography. With a master's degree in film, he has gained experience as a linguistic QA tester, transcreator, and copywriter. In 2013, Johan took the first content strategy course offered online and has since led teams in senior roles across government agencies, NGOs, startups, and enterprises, achieving award-winning results.

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Janelle Dominique Swing

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
Philippines
Toptal Member Since August 8, 2024

Janelle is a dynamic fractional CMO with over 10 years of digital marketing expertise. She specializes in crafting tailored strategies that drive sustainable growth and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize campaigns and enhance brand presence. With a proven track record in lead generation, social media engagement, and content marketing, Janelle is dedicated to helping businesses achieve and surpass their growth targets. Discover how Janelle can elevate your brand today.

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Emiliano Giovannoni

Freelance Public Relations Specialist
Verified Expert in Marketing
Australia
Toptal Member Since September 5, 2024

Emiliano is a global-minded marketing executive and former head of Microsoft's social media marketing for the APAC region. He has over 20 years of experience running marketing functions in leading organizations. Emiliano's background spans Fortune 100 multinationals to VC-funded startups in the technology and eCommerce sectors.

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How to Hire Public Relations Specialists Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right public relations specialist for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new public relations specialist for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Public Relations Specialists

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire public relations specialists with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your public relations specialist, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right public relations specialist, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect public relations specialists for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our public relations specialists to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire public relations specialists with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched public relations specialists ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire public relations specialists on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a public relations specialist for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our public relations specialists can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your public relations specialist begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another public relations specialist who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Toptal Lets You Hire Fast,
With Unparalleled Success

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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