​Elite Publicist Network

Connecting Leading Agencies with Elite PR & Communications Talent

About Elite Publicist Network (EPN)

For Agency

At EPN, we understand that PR AGENCIES face relentless deadlines and high expectations, where finding the right talent should never be the bottleneck that slows momentum. Our mission is to empower agencies with instant access to high-performing, specialized freelance publicists who elevate client work and drive exceptional media results. By offering a curated network rather than a cold database, we eliminate the guesswork to help PR, marketing, advertising, digital and other creative agencies grow stronger, smarter, and faster.

For Publicists

At EPN, we understand how isolating remote work can feel for PUBLICISTS—showing up daily, doing the work, and chasing the dream of building your own business. Winning contracts isn’t always easy, and rejection can spark self-doubt. EPN stands beside you. We vet you first, represent your strengths clearly, and make only intentional introductions—so your time is respected, the fit is right, and you’re never left guessing about your next opportunity ahead.

Who We Serve

Scaling PR, Marketing & Creative Agencies Struggling to Land the Right Talent

Agencies Requiring Niche Expertise for Temporary or Targeted projects as well as ongoing retainers greater than 3 months

Communications Freelancers Who Want Strategic Representation & Aligned Opportunities

Established Freelance Publicists Ready to Secure Higher-Level Agency Partnerships, Long-Term Contracts, and Work That Reflects Their Expertise and Value.

Frequently Asked Questions

EPN is a curated network of senior-level freelance PR and communications specialists. We connect PR agencies with pre-vetted and proven, niche experts who integrate seamlessly into your team, without the risk, delays, or resume overload of traditional hiring workflows. While our core network focuses on senior strategic talent, we also maintain a select bench of mid-level and emerging professionals who can support specific client needs when appropriate.

If you need high-level talent quickly without compromising quality, that’s where we come in.

Our network includes specialists across all verticals and industries in these areas:

  • Media relations (national, regional, trade, digital)
  • Franchise and multi-location PR
  • Executive visibility and thought leadership
  • Event & Conference PR 
  • Crisis and issues management
  • Corporate communications
  • Paid speaking strategy
  • Product launches and brand storytelling
  • Social Media and influencer management
  • Photo and video production
  • Content & Storytelling
  • Podcast Producer
  • One-off and ongoing project management

If your client requires niche expertise, we likely have someone vetted and ready.

  • We do not flood you with resumes.
  • We do not operate on bidding wars.
  • We do not match based on availability alone.
  • There is no open marketplace listing (no lists for agencies to sort through or “public catalog”).

Because we know one size does not fit all, at EPN, every introduction is strategically curated based on our professional PR expertise to bring you effective publicists who hold an industry and/or skill alignment, shared working style, and ability to fulfill scope requirements. You receive qualified, ready-to-execute professionals, not options to sort through.

Our professional network within the communications industry is extensive, and we have prior working knowledge of the professionals who join our roster. Most members are either known to the owner of EPN or recommended by a current or former member of Elite Publicist Network. If you do not fall into one of these categories, you are still welcome to apply. However, there is a separate onboarding process that differs from the standard process for referral members and a 90 day hold on placements.

We eliminate wasted time by relieving you of the internal time drain associated with your sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding freelance talent. Instead of your team spending hours on the hiring process, your senior leadership and account teams can stay focused on client work and billable priorities while we handle the talent logistics.

Agencies engage EPN to source strategically aligned freelance talent. The process is structured for clarity, speed, and seamless integration.

  • Complete Intake Form to initiate the conversation (scope, seniority, budget, timeline).
  • Strategy Call to clarify expectations, niche needed, and scope.
  • Sign Agreement.
  • Talent Curation & Vetting Review conducted internally by EPN.
  • Warm Introduction to a strategically aligned freelancer.
  • Scope Alignment & Engagement Launch finalized directly between agency and talent.

Our goal: frictionless integration into your existing client operations with zero misalignment risk.

  • Complete Intake Form (resume/CV and portfolio or one-sheet required).
  • Vetting & Due Diligence Meeting (Zoom) to assess strategic capability and readiness.
  • Portfolio & Results Verification, including performance metrics and case validation.
  • Talent Curation & Vetting Review for positioning within EPN.
  • Warm Introduction to an aligned agency opportunity when available.
  • Scope Alignment & Engagement Launch confirmed directly with the agency.

Our goal: your confidence, validation, and placement aligned with your level of expertise, not volume matching.

  • No. We do not force placements to fulfill contracts.

    For agencies, if we cannot provide the right strategic fit for your agency, we will not move forward simply to close a deal. We prioritize long-term trust over short-term transactions. We would rather you return with confidence than move forward with hesitation.

    For talent, we will not place you with an agency that does not align with your experience level, working style, or professional trajectory. There is a right fit for every stage of expertise, and we make intentional matches when alignment is clear and timing is appropriate.

  • Strategic alignment
  • Experienced, vetted talent
  • Clear scope and expectation setting
  • Strong execution standards
  • Mutual respect and professional integrity on both sides

Our commitment is to quality, not quantity, and to relationships built on performance, not promises.

Engagements vary based on scope, duration, and seniority level.

Examples include:

  • Monthly retainers
  • Project-based engagements
  • Placement or referral structures

We discuss financial structure during the discovery phase to ensure mutual alignment.

  • Agencies without a defined scope for the intended position
  • Poorly prepared talent without a resume or portfolio who cannot provide the necessary information for vetting
  • Both agencies and talent with unrealistic expectations on fees, time and deliverables.  
  • Talent looking for full-time work (W2) as these are 1099 placements

We are built for agencies that prioritize quality and long-term reputation and talent that values their credibility.

  • Agencies with clearly defined scope for talent
  • PR and Communications professionals who thrive independently while working well with others and are both strategic thinkers
  • Proactive communicators who can pivot quickly  
  • Comfortable integrating into agency teams 
  • Accountable and deadline-driven
  • Clear niche authority

If you are still building foundational experience, your placement will likely be project based rather than contracted services.

As of this writing, there is no fee to join EPN if you are a known talent to our agency or have been referred by a member. This is subject to change without notice. Our model is relationship-driven and performance-based.

If you are interested in joining EPN but do not have a resume, one-sheet, portfolio, or organized assets, our team can help you prepare and organize these materials. There is a fee for this service.

General Questions

EPN is a remote operation based in South Florida and works with teams nationally and internationally.

Yes. Confidentiality is standard practice. We may also ask you to sign an NDA depending on terms and conditions of your need or placement. 

If you’re an agency ready to secure vetted freelance PR and/or communications talent, complete the online intake form so we can schedule a call.

If you’re an experienced communications professional seeking aligned opportunities, apply online for review and next steps.

Strategic alignment starts with a conversation.

Elite Publicist Network (EPN) is a subsidiary of Robin’s Nest USA, a business management agency with deep industry relationships. EPN was established to give agencies access to a curated bench of trusted PR professionals who have been vetted through real working experience, not open marketplace listings. The network reflects the agency’s commitment to helping small businesses grow, organize, and thrive (the GOT You Method). For more info visit ElitePublicistsNetwork.com or contact robin@elitepublicistsnetwork.com

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