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Merilee K.

Merilee K.

PR, Public Relations, Press Release, Communications, Writer, Branding

As the media placement examples provided demonstrate, I’m a senior-level publicity and PR specialist known for helping companies and brands -- and the visionary thought leaders behind them -- break through the news-scape noise and earn top-tier press coverage that drives meaningful results. With an MBA, deep industry insight, and proud affiliations including the Entrepreneur Magazine Leadership Network (and formerly the Forbes Business Council), I specialize in crafting and executing high-impact PR campaigns that align precisely with client goals, whether that's increasing personal, product or corporate brand visibility; building marketplace credibility; boosting SEO (including AI feeds); fueling business growth via media-driven validation and authority; and other key publicity objectives. ------------------------------------------- Key Qualifications & Strengths: *** 20+ years of proven PR success, with deep expertise across digital, print, and broadcast media *** Strong media relationships with editors, journalists, and producers across global outlets *** Extensive experience promoting thought leadership and elevating client visibility, credibility, and authority *** My own byline articles have appeared on over 500 media platforms *** Demonstrated results enhancing SEO, brand trust, and lead generation through earned media *** Guaranteed media placements available (when scope aligns) Let’s Talk!

🇺🇸Coral Springs, United States$40/hr85% JSS4.97 (16)Since May 2015

Earnings and projects

MRR
$760

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#60,218 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#9,449 / 62.1k
Revenue, last 30 days
$4.6k

Last 6 months: $4.6k

World#6,456 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#2,003 / 62.1k
Total earnings
$30k
World#110,724 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#19,030 / 62.1k
Per project
$1.1k

$4.6k in the last 6 months

World#118,918 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#20,259 / 62.1k
Projects, last 6 months
1
100% fixed0% hourly
World#128,092 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#16,472 / 62.1k
Projects in all
28

Across 33 contracts

91% fixed9% hourly
World#103,224 / 412k
🇺🇸Country#15,318 / 62.1k

Earnings, last 30 days

$29.9k+$4.6k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$25.0k$27.5k$30.0kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: Top 11% in TV Broadcasting

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