How Do You Become A Freelance Public Relations Professional?
Press releases, events and networking are all staples in the field of public relations. But if you’re interested in dabbling in the career without stepping full-force into the world of PR, working as a freelance publicist might just be for you. Read on to learn how to become a freelance public relations professional. Decide on where to polish your PR skills first and try doing your first one or two assignments for free to get your feet wet. Great starter freelance PR gigs include promoting friends who are entertainers or speakers, entertainment groups that host events, or a friend who owns a small business. Also ask people to refer your services. Network with media personalities to start a relationship with them now before you need them to place a product or a client on their media outlet. Having useful press contacts can become a deciding factor for a client if they want a particular type of publicity. Hone your skills by reading up on the public relations genre and learning the basic