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Tasks a Virtual Assistant for PR Agency Can Do for You

Media & Influencer Research

Your VA will keep media lists updated, research the right journalists and influencers for your clients, and track what reporters are covering

Press & Content Support

They can draft press releases, write media pitches and follow-ups, proofread press materials, and even schedule your social posts

Event Coordination

They’ll handle invites and RSVPs, organize guest lists, research venues or vendors, and coordinate schedules and reminders

Client Support

Your PR virtual assistant will prepare client reports, track press coverage, manage calendars for interviews or events, and keep your CRM up to date

Admin & Ops

They will manage your inbox, schedule meetings, put together decks or proposals, and handle expense tracking

Monitoring & Reporting

They can track competitor PR activity, monitor mentions across media, set up alerts, and share daily or weekly coverage digests

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We are very pleased with the work that Wishup Virtual Assistants have delivered for us. We use Wishup to augment many aspects of our business, from research, social media to marketing. Their staff is highly educated, very responsive, and experienced. We have been using them for over 6 months and have been telling others about our experience whenever we get the chance. The value they provide is truly immense.

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Wishup Vs. The Rest: See Why PR Agencies Choose Us

VA Onboarding Speed & Availability
Talent Quality & Training
Trained in AI/No-Code Tools
Business Tools (Apploye, Pipedrive, Hiring Credits, etc.)
Replacement & Money-Back
Dedicated Account Manager & VA Knowledge Transfer
Wishup
60 minutes (always available)
0.1% (Pre-vetted & Pre-trained)
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✅ Free Business Tools (Worth $500)
✅ Yes
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Up to 3 weeks (waitlist)
Unclear (No training)
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❌ No
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Other VA Companies
1 to 2 weeks (waitlist)
1% (Pre-vetted Only)
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Wishup Vs. The Rest: See Why PR Agencies Choose Us

VA Onboarding Speed & Availability

Wishup60 minutes (always available)
Freelance PlatformsUp to 3 weeks (waitlist)
Other VA Companies1 to 2 weeks (waitlist)

Talent Quality & Training

Wishup0.1% (Pre-vetted & Pre-trained)
Freelance PlatformsUnclear (No training)
Other VA Companies1% (Pre-vetted Only)

Trained in AI/No-Code Tools

Wishup✅ 120+
Freelance Platforms❗Limited
Other VA Companies❗Limited

Business Tools (Apploye, Pipedrive, Hiring Credits, etc.)

Wishup✅ Free Business Tools (Worth $500)
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

Replacement & Money-Back

Wishup✅ Yes
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

Dedicated Account Manager & VA Knowledge Transfer

Wishup✅ Yes
Freelance Platforms❌ No
Other VA Companies❌ No

Virtual Assistant for PR Agency: The Complete Hiring Guide

What is a Virtual Assistant for PR Agency?

A virtual assistant for a PR agency is a remote professional who helps with day-to-day tasks like media list building, email outreach, press release distribution, social media scheduling, and client reporting. Instead of hiring a full-time in-house employee, agencies can bring in a VA to manage repetitive but important tasks that keep campaigns running smoothly. This frees up PR teams to focus on strategy, storytelling, and building client relationships while the VA handles the operational side of things.

What are the Services Offered by PR Virtual Assistants?

  • Media Research & List Building: Build and refresh targeted journalist lists, maintain contact notes, and update pitching preferences using databases or manual research.
  • Pitching & Press Office Support: Draft pitches and press releases, coordinate sends, follow-ups, interview scheduling, and log responses in PR CRMs or spreadsheets.
  • Coverage Tracking & Reporting: Monitor mentions, track placements, tag coverage by message or KPIs, and maintain a clean reporting database with links and screenshots.
  • Social & Content Coordination: Schedule posts, repurpose press content for newsletters, and monitor DMs or comments for timely responses.
  • Event & Launch Logistics: Manage invites, RSVP lists, speaker calendars, media briefings, and travel arrangements.
  • General PR Admin: Keep editorial calendars, update SOPs, maintain contact lists, and support team meetings.

What Types of PR Agencies Use VAs?

  • Consumer & Lifestyle PR: Product launches, gifting, and influencer coordination.
  • B2B/Tech PR: Analyst lists, thought-leadership calendars, and long-lead pitching.
  • Healthcare/Professional Services: Compliance-aware admin, FAQs, and briefing prep.
  • Entertainment & Events: Guest lists, credentialing, and red-carpet logistics.
  • Nonprofits & Education: Media outreach around campaigns and reports.

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Virtual Assistant for PR Agency?

  • Cost Control: Freelance VA rates (often ~$10–$20/hr) can be far lower than in-house costs when you add benefits and overheads.
  • Elastic Capacity: Add hours during launches and scale down after campaigns.
  • Faster Responsiveness: Dedicated support for follow-ups, scheduling, and monitoring improves turnaround times.
  • Focus on Strategy: Senior staff focus on client counsel while VAs handle repeatable tasks.
  • Access to Tools & Know-How: Many VAs already use media databases, monitoring, and scheduling tools.

What are the Essential Skills to Look For in a PR VA?

  • Core PR Ops: Media list building, pitch drafting, release formatting, interview logistics.
  • Writing & Editing: Clear, concise copy aligned to client voice and AP style.
  • Tools Proficiency: Media databases, monitoring platforms, spreadsheets, CRMs, schedulers.
  • Reporting Discipline: Tagging, tracking, and dashboarding coverage/KPIs.
  • Soft Skills: Detail orientation, time management, confidentiality, and professional communication.

Price Difference: Freelancer vs. Agency Managed Virtual Assistant vs. In-House Employee

Support Model Typical Rate Best For
Freelance PR VA $10–$20/hr on marketplaces Flexible, pay-as-you-go
Agency-managed VA US$10 onwards Faster onboarding, vetted talent, affordable
In-House PR Assistant ~$45k–$58k+/yr base (plus benefits) On-site presence

For executional workloads, a VA often saves 30–50% compared to hiring in-house.

How to Hire a PR Virtual Assistant

  1. Freelance Marketplaces like Fiverr and Upwork
    Pros: Broad talent pool
    Cons: Must vet for PR-specific experience and tool familiarity
  2. Managed VA Providers like Wishup
    Pros: Pre-vetted assistants, account management, backups, faster onboarding
    Cons: Not ideal for one-off jobs
  3. Job Platforms like LinkedIn and Indeed
    Pros: Familiarity with local ecosystems, physical presence
    Cons: Higher cost, longer hiring cycles

Checklist to Hire a PR Virtual Assistant

  1. List recurring workloads like media list updates, monitoring, and reporting.
  2. Specify tools (Meltwater, Notified, spreadsheets, schedulers) and KPIs you track.
  3. Shortlist candidates with PR samples: pitches, releases, reports.
  4. Run a 60–90 minute paid test (media list + pitch + log follow-ups).
  5. Align on access and security (NDAs, role-based permissions).
  6. Start with 10–20 hours/week and expand during launches.

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Virtual Assistants

A virtual assistant can handle press release drafting, media list building, influencer outreach, email follow-ups, and social media management. They take over time-heavy tasks so your in-house team can focus on strategy and client relationships. This balance helps agencies to work faster at lower costs.

They bring structure and consistency to campaign execution. A VA can track journalist responses, update media databases, monitor press coverage, and schedule posts at the right times. By handling repetitive tasks, they ensure nothing slips through the cracks while your team focuses on main tasks.

Yes, virtual assistants can research relevant journalists, build outreach lists, and send personalized pitches under your guidance. They can also follow up on sent emails, track replies, and keep communication logs updated. This helps PR agencies maintain timely outreach without overwhelming the core team.

PR agency virtual assistant rates can vary widely based on location, experience, and task complexity. Most VAs charge between $15 and $40 per hour, while specialized or US-based VAs often fall in the $25 to $45+ per hour range. At Wishup, pricing starts from about $10 per hour, giving you access to skilled VAs trained for PR work. Our Kickstart Plan (4 hours/day) begins at $999/month, and the Growth Engine Plan (8 hours/day) includes access to our AI-powered office management app (worth $299/month) for $1,799/month.

Many VAs are pre-trained on PR and communication tools like Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, and HubSpot. Some also have exposure to AI tools for faster media research and content drafting. If needed, they can quickly adapt to your agency’s preferred tools since they already know the basics of PR workflows.

VAs can gather press mentions, track campaign performance, and prepare client-ready reports with data visualizations. They ensure reports are accurate, timely, and well-structured, saving your PR team hours of manual work. This not only streamlines reporting but also gives clients a clear picture of results.

Hiring a VA is usually cheaper than hiring a full-time employee, especially for tasks that don’t require high-level strategy. You can scale their hours up or down depending on client load, making it flexible and budget-friendly.

If your team spends more time on admin work than on building stories and relationships, a VA can help. Start with smaller tasks like media tracking or reporting, then expand their role as you see results.

You can begin by identifying repetitive tasks that slow your team down, such as list building, outreach tracking, or reporting. Share these tasks with a VA service provider like Wishup, and they’ll match you with a skilled assistant.