PR Specialist - Holiday Gifting & Outdoor Media

Catch Co.
Lombard, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Client: Mystery Tackle Box
Type: Freelance (Project-Based or Retainer)
Location: Remote
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Now through Q4 (with potential for extension)

About Mystery Tackle Box
Mystery Tackle Box is the ultimate subscription box for fishing lovers — delivering a monthly surprise of premium lures, tackle, and gear. As a leader in the fishing subscription space, we’re the perfect gift for anglers of all skill levels — and now we want the world to know it.

The Role
We’re looking for a scrappy, resourceful PR pro to help secure placements in top-tier gift guides and outdoor product roundups for the 2025 holiday season.
This role is not about press releases. It’s about personalized pitching , targeted outreach , and getting Mystery Tackle Box featured in:
  • Holiday gift guides
  • Outdoor and adventure product roundups
  • Men's lifestyle articles
  • Gifting listicles (BFCM, Cyber Monday, etc.)
Responsibilities
  • Research and build media lists focused on holiday and outdoor content
  • Pitch editors, writers, and freelancers across lifestyle, outdoors, gifting, and subscription verticals
  • Write compelling outreach emails tailored to each contact
  • Track outreach activity and follow-ups
  • Monitor and report confirmed/incoming placements
  • Spot and act on emerging PR opportunities
You’re a fit if you:
  • Have 1–5+ years of experience in PR, media outreach, or influencer comms
  • Know how to navigate tools like Muck Rack, Apollo, Hunter.io , or manual LinkedIn sleuthing
  • Have previous success landing placements in holiday gift guides or outdoor publications
  • Can write a punchy pitch email in your sleep
  • Understand the seasonal PR calendar (and know BFCM isn’t a new crypto coin)
  • Love fishing, outdoors, or subscription-based products? Huge bonus.
Compensation
Hourly or project-based, depending on experience and scope. Include your rate when applying.

To Apply
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Posted 2025-07-28

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