Pr Director (Fractional / Part-Time, Remote), Austin

Disrupt PR is hiring a
Fractional PR Director
with agency experience to lead client strategy and execution.
AGENCY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Part-time, fully remote | $*****/hour | U.S. based
This role is for senior-level PR professionals who have
worked at PR agencies and managed multiple clients simultaneously
.
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Ready to Disrupt?
Make headlines.
Build brands.
Keep your sanity.
. .
Join the Austin PR agency rewriting the rules on flexibility, impact, and career growth.
We are a full-service PR Agency based in Austin, TX.
Recognized by PR Bulldog Awards as "Best New Agency" as well as by Inc. and US News & World Report for thought leadership on positive work environments and relaxed dress-codes.
Our clients are Growth Stage Businesses and med-large brands who come from the industries of Tech, Medical Tech, Health/Wellness, Saas and more.
Our specialities are: press outreach, media strategy and brand growth.
Founded by CEO + Founder Marin Richardson is a former Award Winning National TV Journalist who has been on TV ****'s of times (NBC News, CBS News, FOX News).
Richardson is now using her experience to make clients household names; landing them on the Today Show and in Forbes, Entrepreneur, NY Times, The Wall Street Journal, to name a few.
Disrupt PR is on a mission to change the world by bringing humanity back to business.
And, we are doing this one person at a time.
Let's start with you.
POSITION OVERVIEW
PR Director (Part-Time, Remote)
Disrupt PR
Job Type:
Part-time
Hours:
20 hours per week, to start (guaranteed)
Location:
Remote (U.S.-based preferred)
About Disrupt PR
Disrupt PR is a growing, results-focused public relations agency that helps founders, executives, and brands build authority through earned media.
We are strategic, direct, and outcome-driven.
No fluff.
We are hiring a
Part-Time PR Director
to join our team in a phased role that begins hands-on and transitions into a strategy and leadership position.
About the Role
This role is designed to start
client-facing
and evolve into a
strategy-led leadership role
within the first few months.
Phase 1 (First ~2 months):
Act as lead publicist on ~
3 client accounts
Pitch media, manage reporters, and execute outside-the-box PR campaigns
Learn Disrupt PR's systems, processes, and expectations
Build familiarity with our clients, positioning, and media strategy
Phase 2 (After ~2 months):
Oversee PR strategy across
5–6 client accounts
Direct strategy, messaging, and media approach
Mentor and guide publicists and account managers
Remain client-facing on
1–2 key accounts
as lead publicist
Serve as a senior strategic resource for clients and internal team
Responsibilities
Lead PR strategy and campaign direction for multiple clients
Develop media narratives, angles, and thought leadership strategies
Secure earned media through proactive pitching and commentary
Manage and participate in client calls and strategy discussions
Review and refine pitches, press materials, and media plans
Provide feedback and strategic oversight to junior team members
Maintain strong client relationships and clear communication
Collaborate with agency leadership on account performance and growth
Qualifications
8+ years of public relations experience (agency experience preferred)
Proven success securing high level earned media placements + client retention on multiple accounts
Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills
Comfortable managing multiple client accounts + PR metrics
Experience mentoring or overseeing PR staff
Excellent writing and editing skills
Organized, proactive, and self-directed
Comfortable in a fast-paced, remote agency environment
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for someone who:
Is a senior publicist ready for a leadership role
Wants part-time (fully-remote) work with real responsibility
Enjoys both strategy and execution
Is confident leading clients and guiding a team
Cares deeply about results and accountability
Is fast paced, high achieving and has a high bar of success
What We Offer
Fully remote, flexible part-time role
High-level responsibility and strategic input
Opportunity to grow with the agency, potential for full-time if interested
Collaborative, no-BS work environment
*Systems we use: Gmail, Slack, Qwoted, Monday, Critical Mention, Journo Finder, Claude, Chat GPT, CoverageBook to name a few
HOW WE PROMOTE DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION:
We're a growing company, but we believe that size shouldn't stop any organization from committing to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We are committed to open dialogue, change and improvement every single day.
Disrupt PR is an equal opportunity company.
SCHEDULE:
P/T within Monday to Friday 9a-5pm CST timeframe
Work Location: 100% Remote
HOURS:
20 hours/ week guaranteed
COMPENSATION RANGE:
$***** /per hour