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I am Jessica Prah, a PR and communications expert based in Naperville, Illinois. I specialize in securing global media coverage, launching and expanding brands and product lines, planning and marketing events, and managing ongoing strategic media relations, social media, and marketing campaigns for clients across industry sectors. Most recently, I served as Media Relations Consultant for The Guardian in New York, helping amplify their industry-leading journalism, reach a broader audience, and drive traffic to their site. As the founder of Paramount Public Relations, I lead teams in delivering integrated programs, managing budgets, and expanding client portfolios, while teaching PR and events at universities and contributing to professional service initiatives.…I am Jessica Prah, a PR and communications expert based in Naperville, Illinois. I specialize in securing global media coverage, launching and expanding brands and product lines, planning and marketing events, and managing ongoing strategic media relations, social media, and marketing campaigns for clients across industry sectors. Most recently, I served as Media Relations Consultant for The Guardian in New York, helping amplify their industry-leading journalism, reach a broader audience, and drive traffic to their site. As the founder of Paramount Public Relations, I lead teams in delivering integrated programs, managing budgets, and expanding client portfolios, while teaching PR and events at universities and contributing to professional service initiatives.

Jessica Prah

PR Freelancer, Copywriter, Content Creator, +4

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I am Jessica Prah, a PR and communications expert based in Naperville, Illinois. I specialize in securing global media coverage, launching and expanding brands and product lines, planning and marketing events, and managing ongoing strategic media relations, social media, and marketing campaigns for clients across industry sectors. Most recently, I served as Media Relations Consultant for The Guardian in New York, helping amplify their industry-leading journalism, reach a broader audience, and drive traffic to their site. As the founder of Paramount Public Relations, I lead teams in delivering integrated programs, managing budgets, and expanding client portfolios, while teaching PR and events at universities and contributing to professional service initiatives.…I am Jessica Prah, a PR and communications expert based in Naperville, Illinois. I specialize in securing global media coverage, launching and expanding brands and product lines, planning and marketing events, and managing ongoing strategic media relations, social media, and marketing campaigns for clients across industry sectors. Most recently, I served as Media Relations Consultant for The Guardian in New York, helping amplify their industry-leading journalism, reach a broader audience, and drive traffic to their site. As the founder of Paramount Public Relations, I lead teams in delivering integrated programs, managing budgets, and expanding client portfolios, while teaching PR and events at universities and contributing to professional service initiatives.

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I am Jessica Prah, a PR and communications expert based in Naperville, Illinois. I specialize in securing global media coverage, launching and expanding brands and product lines, planning and marketing events, and managing ongoing strategic media relations, social media, and marketing campaigns for clients across industry sectors.

Most recently, I served as Media Relations Consultant for The Guardian in New York, helping amplify their industry-leading journalism, reach a broader audience, and drive traffic to their site. As the founder of Paramount Public Relations, I lead teams in delivering integrated programs, managing budgets, and expanding client portfolios, while teaching PR and events at universities and contributing to professional service initiatives.

Skills

Branding

Copywriting

Presentation Design

Experience Level

Branding

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Presentation Design

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Media Relations Consultant at Guardian

October 1, 2024 - September 22, 2025

Worked directly with the Head of Communications on media strategy and outreach to promote the Guardian's industry-leading journalism, reinforce the brand, reach a new audience, and drive traffic to the news site. Attended daily editorial meetings to prioritize reporting and leverage stories for coverage. Drafted and distributed press releases and pitches; developed targeted media lists; coordinated interviews. Beats included investigative reporting, politics, environmental sustainability, features/lifestyle, business and sports. Secured coverage in The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, CBS, NBC, CNBC, Politico, Daily Beast, Forbes, NY Post, POTUS, The Hill, Axios, and more. Also supported internal communications and helped sales team with advertising-related updates.

Principal and Founder at Paramount Public Relations

March 1, 2003 - Present

Founder and principal of Paramount Public Relations, delivering integrated PR and marketing programs for clients across consumer, CPG, media, environmental, corporate/B2B, lifestyle, technology, and healthcare sectors. Led client strategy, budgets, and program execution; managed teams; secured placements in NBC Nightly News, CNN, GMA, Today Show, WSJ, NYT, USA Today, AP, and others. Provided counsel and hands-on program management; supervised social media campaigns and event marketing; secured new business and expanded existing programs. Taught an annual Public Relations and Special Events class at Roosevelt University for seven years and have spoken at Northwestern University and Loyola University to educate students about the PR industry.

Vice President at Sloane & Company

March 1, 2003 - September 22, 2025

Managed the Media and Entertainment division with a focus on consumer and digital public relations campaigns. Secured placements in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Forbes, Advertising Age, CNN, Dateline NBC, Today Show, NBC Nightly News, CNBC, MTV, among others. Directed internal communications efforts at New York and Seventeen magazine. Led a team of ten and drove new business development, expanding existing client programs. Implemented internal development programs to boost team morale and collaboration.

Media Relations Consultant at Guardian

October 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024

Worked directly with the Head of Communications on media strategy and outreach to promote Guardian's industry-leading journalism, reinforce brand, reach a new audience, and drive traffic to the news site. Activities included attending daily editorial meetings to prioritize reporting, drafting and distributing press releases and pitches, developing targeted media lists, coordinating interviews, and supporting internal communications. Achieved coverage in top outlets (NYT, Washington Post, CNN, MSNBC, NPR, CBS, NBC, CNBC, Politico, Daily Beast, Forbes, NY Post, POTUS, The Hill, Axios, and more) and created sales presentations to leverage media coverage with advertisers and clients.

Principal and Founder at Paramount Public Relations, Inc.

March 1, 2003 - October 29, 2025

Paramount Public Relations provides big-agency experience with a boutique approach. Led client programs across consumer, CPG, media, environmental, corporate/B2B, lifestyle, technology and healthcare sectors, delivering strategic plans and budgets, managing teams, and driving new business development. Responsibilities included media relations, social media campaigns, event planning, and ongoing client counsel; also involved community service and guest speaking engagements.

Vice President at Sloane & Company

March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2003

Led the Media and Entertainment division with emphasis on consumer and digital public relations campaigns; managed account strategy, counsel, and execution; collaborated on internal communications for New York and Seventeen magazines; built and led a team of ten; generated new business leads and expanded existing client programs; contributed to internal development and morale initiatives.