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Publicist

Publicist is a premium freelance marketplace and management platform connecting brands with vetted communications, marketing, and creative talent. The platform offers self-service hiring, enterprise workforce solutions, and acts as an Employer of Record for streamlined contractor payments.

New York, United States
Est.2016
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Job Board

Connected to the marketplace where new or existing talent can find projects or full-time roles they are interested in. Bridges freelance opportunities with traditional employment.

Project Listings

Full-Time Roles

Integrated Platform

Best for:Talent Seeker

Operator

Premium destination for expert advice connecting individuals and brands with top communications and marketing executives through 60-minute video consultations. Features CMOs and marketing leaders from leading brands.

1-on-1 Consultations

Executive Mentors

Video Meetings

Best for:Business Owner

Pricing

Variable by expert

Publicist Enterprise

Custom solution for brands and agencies hiring 10+ contractors per year. Expanded talent on-demand services with dedicated Customer Success team, acting as Employer of Record with streamlined invoicing and payments.

EOR Services

Dedicated Support

Team Building

Best for:VP Marketing

Publicist Enterprise

Enterprise solution for brands and agencies hiring 10+ contractors annually. Features team collaboration workspaces, on-demand talent assembly, centralized freelancer management, and flexible payment options including ACH, credit card, and wire transfer.

Team workspaces for collaboration

On-demand talent assembly for projects

Centralized freelancer management

Best for:Enterprises and agencies with high-volume freelancer hiring needs

Pricing

Custom pricing

Publicist Marketplace

A self-serve platform that helps brands and agencies source premium, pre-vetted communications and marketing talent. Access to 20K+ professionals spanning 350+ skillsets across 60 industries for freelance, temp-to-perm or advisory services.

Vetted Talent

Self-Service Platform

Direct Hire

Best for:Marketing Manager

Publicist Marketplace

Access 20,000+ elite marketing freelancers across 60 industries and 350+ skillsets. The platform connects you with premium talent in minutes through a streamlined 4-step process: post a job, review curated matches, interview candidates, and hire with built-in payments and contracts.

20,000+ premium marketing freelancers

350+ skillsets across Creative, Digital, Content, Media, and more

60 industries with deep specialization

Best for:Marketing leaders and creative teams needing on-demand marketing talent

Pricing

Free to post

Publicist Operator

Premium 1-on-1 video consultations with executive mentors and industry experts. 60-minute sessions with top marketing leaders across specialties including Fractional CMOs, Growth Marketing, AI Strategy, Brand Building, Content Strategy, and more.

1-on-1 video consultations

60-minute sessions with experts

Fractional CMO advisory

Best for:Executives and teams seeking strategic marketing guidance

Pricing

Per session

Performance

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Update

Publicist Launches Its Marketplace For Freelance PR And Marketing - TechCrunch

Feb 24, 2026
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Jobs In The Pandemic: More Are Freelance And May Stay That Way Forever - NPR

Feb 24, 2026
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The Future Of Talent, With Publicist CEO Lara Vandenberg - AdExchanger

Feb 24, 2026
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The Gig Economy Comes For PR and Marketing - Glossy

Feb 24, 2026
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Freelance Platform Publicist Facilitates One-On-One Meetings With CMOs - Campaign

Feb 24, 2026
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The Company Publicist Now Offering 'Operator' Service, Connecting Business Professionals With Experts - Cheddar

Feb 24, 2026
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Execs For Hire: The CMOs Of GoFundMe, Mansur Gavriel And Madison Reed Will Give You Advice On This New Platform - Forbes

Feb 24, 2026
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8 Of The Most Promising Tech Startups In Public Relations, According To Investors - Business Insider

Feb 24, 2026
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This company raised $1.9 million to help PR pros and marketers make money after they quit their jobs - Business Insider

Feb 24, 2026
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Qualifications

Certifications, badges, customers, and features that qualify this solution

Customers

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Badges

Performance across Human Cloud, as measured by company interest, kudos, and business case success.

Top 20
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Features

Biweekly Payments
Contract Management
Customer Success
Dedicated support
Direct hire
EOR Services
Flexible Engagements
Fractional Teams
Integrated Payments
Monthly Invoicing
Project Management
Self-Service Platform
Talent Matching
Vetted Talent
Video Consultations

Focus Areas

Specialized areas the solution focuses on. The best solutions specialize in niches across skillsets, functions, industries, regions, and more.

Content
EOR
Marketing
PR

Category

General category of the solution.

Talent Platforms

About Publicist

Publicist is a premium community of expert talent in the communications, marketing and creative industries. Founded in May 2020 by Lara Vandenberg, Publicist operates as a talent-first freelance platform designed for best-in-class professionals to find the best work in the industry. Unlike traditional staffing agencies, the rate clients accept is the rate the talent receives, ensuring transparency and fairness. The platform helps brands and agencies source, engage with, hire and pay contractors either on-demand or for long to full-time engagements. Publicist's network consists of over 20,000 diverse marketers with an average of 9 years of experience, spanning 350+ skillsets across 60 industries. The company also operates Operator, a premium destination for expert advice that connects individuals and brands with top communications and marketing mentors through one-on-one video consultations. Publicist's mission is to democratize access to marketing and communications talent, making connecting and collaborating with talent easy and quick while never compromising on quality. Their vision is to empower the marketing and communications workforce with creative and economic opportunities. The company has raised $1.9 million in seed funding and serves global enterprises including Accenture, Amazon, Ernst & Young, Google, and Microsoft. The team is based across the US and UK and is growing rapidly.

Additional Details

Customer Regions
CANADA
UK
US
Talent Regions
CANADA
UK
US
Industries
Advertising
Alcohol Beverage
Automotive
B2B
Banking
Biotechnology
Charity
Childcare and Early Education
Clean Energy
Clinical Healthcare
Construction
Consumer Goods
Consumer Media
Dental
E-commerce
E-sports
Entertainment
Fashion
Financial Services
Languages
en
Network Size
20,000+
Business Model & Pricing
Marketplace
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