PR recruitment agency
Earned media still does what advertising can't: it borrows someone else's credibility. Cemoh connects Australian businesses with vetted PR and communications specialists who know how to earn it — shortlisted to your brief within 48 hours.
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Hiring a PR specialist
A PR recruitment agency finds communicators who can win coverage, shape your story and manage your reputation — without the overhead of a big firm's retainer. Cemoh vets PR specialists on real coverage and real relationships, then shortlists matches within 48 hours.
Australia's shrinking newsrooms have made PR harder and more valuable at once: fewer journalists, covering more rounds, with no patience for spray-and-pray pitches. The specialists we vet earn coverage through genuine relationships and stories shaped for the outlet — and increasingly through podcasts, newsletters and LinkedIn as well as traditional media.
A campaign or launch suits a fixed project; sustained visibility suits a part-time retainer of a few days a month. Crisis preparedness is its own engagement — far cheaper arranged before you need it than during.
Typical day rate
$470–$1550 a day, averaging $874 — see the PR Specialist rate guide
What a strong PR specialist delivers
- Media coverage in outlets your buyers read
- A story angle journalists actually want
- Press materials and pitches that get answered
- Thought leadership for your executives
- A reputation plan for when things go wrong
- + shaped to your brief
Flexible ways to hire a PR specialist
Start with a freelance PR specialist, scale to part-time, or recruit a permanent hire — whatever suits your team right now.
- Freelance Recruitment
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Whatever your needs are across the marketing spectrum – whether it be SEO, copywriting, videography, web development, graphic design, or something else – our marketing freelancers are up to the task.
✓ Project-based work
✓ Flexible arrangements
✓ Specialised skills
Get started - Part-Time Recruitment
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Our marketing experts can be hired on a part-time basis, helping you regularly with tasks or projects that demand a bit more time and consistency than a freelance gig but don't quite meet the need for full-time employment.
✓ Regular commitment
✓ Ongoing support
✓ Consistent availability
Get started - Full-Time Recruitment
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Is your marketing team growing, leading you to search for new talent? Recruiting a marketer on a full-time basis might be the solution, especially if you haven't been able to find the right candidate on your own.
✓ Dedicated resource
✓ Full-time commitment
✓ Team integration
Get started
Priced for speed and choice
The real value isn't the cheapest fee — it's a curated shortlist within 48 hours, drawn from Australia's largest pool of vetted marketers. Our pricing is simple and transparent.
Permanent placement
From 15% of first-year salary
For full-time hires. One transparent fee — your 48-hour shortlist of vetted candidates is included. Executive search and hard-to-fill roles may be higher.
Freelance & part-time
No placement fee
Engage a vetted marketer by the hour, day or project — you simply pay their rate. See our rate guide for typical market pricing.
No lock-in either way — start with a freelancer and move to a permanent hire only when it's working.
Featured PR specialists
A sample of the vetted PR specialists available through Cemoh.
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Patrick Condren
Public Relations Specialist
Where can you hire a Walkley-winning journalist & broadcaster with over 30 years’ media and political experience? Here.
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Jeanne Fourie
Public Relations Specialist
Experienced strategic communications leader building high-performing teams to deliver compelling narratives and real-world change.
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Fergus Kibble
Public Relations Specialist
Award-winning marketing executive and agency founder with expertise in brand strategy and stakeholder engagement
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Caroline Voaden
Public Relations Specialist
Experienced Communications Strategist Specialising in PR & Issues Management
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Matt Bradford
Public Relations Specialist
Experienced Strategic Communications Specialist with Expertise in Tech and Travel Brands
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Lisa Murray
Public Relations Specialist
Communications, stakeholder engagement & marketing specialist ready to take your project to the next level.
Why choose Cemoh for PR specialist recruitment?
Australia's largest vetted talent pool
No one in Australia has a bigger pool of vetted marketers. Choose from 779+ experts — PR specialists included — each screened by senior marketers before they join, so you get a genuine choice of PR specialists, not whoever happens to be available.
We Know Marketing
Our team has decades of marketing experience. We are marketers ourselves, so we know exactly what a strong PR specialist looks like — and how to match one to your business.
Flexible Hiring
No long-term contracts. Hire a PR specialist full-time, part-time or on a project basis — and scale up or down as your business needs change.
Cost-Effective
Skip the agency markup. Get direct access to senior PR specialists at a fraction of the cost of a full-time hire or traditional recruiter.
How much does a PR specialist cost?Rated 5.0 out of 5 by our clients
"Can't rate Cemoh highly enough. They have been instrumental in helping build a new team in a tough market. Very happy with the results and the people we now have on board."
Andrew Robertson
Tony White Group
"In the 18 months we've worked with Cemoh our business experienced exceptional growth. We'd used agencies before, but the holistic approach of working with someone like an in-house team suited us far better."
Amanda McKay
Freddy and Co
"Excellent to work alongside. I highly recommend them to anyone after a marketing partner that truly listens, works within your budget, and gets you results."
How Cemoh compares to a traditional communications recruitment agency
Same goal — the right marketer in your business. A very different way of getting there.
| Comparison area | Cemoh | Traditional agency |
|---|---|---|
| Choice of talent | Australia's largest pool of vetted marketers — 779+ to choose from | Limited to whoever they can source for the brief |
| Speed | Curated shortlist within 48 hours | Weeks of searching, advertising and screening |
| Ways to engage | Freelance, part-time or permanent — switch as needs change | Usually permanent placements only |
| Who does the vetting | Senior marketers — we vet on craft, not keywords | Generalist recruiters screening résumés |
| Marketing expertise | Run by marketers who know what good looks like | Recruiters, not marketers |
| Commitment | No lock-in — scale up or down whenever you need | Large upfront placement fee for a fixed, permanent hire |
Frequently asked questions about PR specialist recruitment
Answers to common questions about hiring PR specialists through Cemoh.
Why hire an independent PR specialist instead of a PR agency?
With an independent, the senior person who pitched you does the work — at an agency that work often lands with the account junior once the retainer is signed. Independents hired through Cemoh also flex with your news cycle, scaling up for a launch and down between announcements, instead of billing the same retainer through quiet months.
Do your PR specialists have real Australian media relationships?
That's a core vetting criterion. We look for evidence of recent, relevant coverage the candidate personally secured — in trade, metro or national outlets — and we match by round, because relationships in tech media won't help a hospitality brand. Ask the shortlist about their last five placements; they'll have specific answers.
Can a PR specialist help with crisis communications?
Yes — several in our network specialise in it. The best engagement is preventative: a crisis protocol, holding statements and media-trained spokespeople arranged in calm conditions. If you're already in the middle of something, tell us when you enquire and we'll prioritise specialists with live crisis experience for an immediate start.
How much does it cost to hire a PR specialist?
Freelance PR specialists on Cemoh typically charge between $470 and $1,550 a day, averaging around $874 — see our PR Specialist rate guide for the live figures. For permanent placements, our recruitment fee generally starts at around 15% of the candidate's first-year salary.
Recruit other marketing roles
Need a different specialist? Explore our dedicated recruitment pages for every marketing role.
Get a curated shortlist of PR specialists in 48 hours
Tell us what you need and our team will hand-pick a shortlist of vetted PR specialists, usually within 48 hours.
- Australia's largest pool of vetted marketers
- A hand-picked shortlist within 48 hours
- Freelance, part-time or permanent — no lock-in
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