Top Talent like Stefanie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Stefanie Schroeder

PR and Communications Specialist
Knoxville, TN, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Fractional Communications Consultant | Internal Comms, PR & Marketing Strategy | Helping Teams Communicate with Clarity and Impact
I help organizations transform how they communicate — internally and externally — through clear strategy, compelling storytelling, and consistent execution. With 15+ years in communications, PR, and marketing, I partner with growing companies that need senior-level strategy without a full-time hire. I’ve helped startups, nonprofits, and global teams align their messaging, improve employee engagement, and build credibility through thoughtful communication. Core strengths: Internal communications strategy & employee engagement programs PR campaigns & media relations Executive messaging, speechwriting & brand storytelling Marketing communications (email, content, and copywriting) How I work: As a fractional communications consultant, I typically embed with teams for 10–20 hours/month to plan, manage, and deliver strategic communications that drive business goals.

Projects

Straight No Chaser Band Bio

A music management company hired me to write a bio for the a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, before their annual holiday tour. The project involved researching the group, interviewing the band members and group manager, and creating an engaging narrative for readers of their website.See More

Work History

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Creative Copywriter

Stefanie S. CreativeSuccessfully launched a sole proprietorship covering public relations, marketing, and copywriting responsibilities. Tasks included writing internal newsletters, email funnels, lead magnets, executive communications, intranet and microsite articles, social media content, annual reports, video scripts, marketing collateral, press kits, executive profiles, bios, and website content.
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Director Of Communications

Currey Ingram AcademyAug 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosStrategically directed all components of local and national communications & marketing strategy to increase audience exposure and school enrollment, including advertising, media relations, social media, collateral direction and design, video content, website content, and brand messaging.
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Public Relations Director

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2020 - Aug 2021 • 9 mosSkillfully managed all components of public relations strategy for a portfolio of 60+ products and authors annually, including pitching process, media list, custom press materials, media coverage, and brand alignment.
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Public Relations Manager

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2016 - Nov 2020 • 4 yrsEnergetic, boots-on-the-ground leader for the Public Relations Department. Excelled in program management of critical functions such as media tours, corporate communications, and PR Campaigns.
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Senior Publicist

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrsUtilized a vast network of hundreds of producers, editors, book reviewers, bloggers, and podcasters to strategically align each project with premium engagements that guarantee maximum buzz and revenue generation.
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Communications Manager

United Way of Greater NashvilleDec 2011 - Nov 2014 • 3 yrsCommandeered all media relations activity with a tenacity derived from the commitment to increase exposure of United Way's events and activities to raise money for the stellar partner organizations providing a hand up to the community.
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Public Relations Manager

Academy of General DentistryDec 2009 - Nov 2012 • 3 yrsSupervised and developed all public relations programs, including national media placement, annual membership press program, and dental health promotions, resulting in more than 230M media impressions.
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Public Relations Coordinator

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2010 • 5 yrsCreated, produced, distributed, and monitored media relations material that supported national and local constituent programs.
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Media Relations Specialist

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2006 • 1 yrLeveraged technical competency to reduce cost, increase accessibility, and improve quality of the AGD’s quarterly media newsletter by upgrading it to an electronic format.

Education

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Kent State University

BS | Bachelor of Science, Public Relations2001 - 2005
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American School of Milan

1996 - 1999

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Fractional Communications Consultant | Internal Comms, PR & Marketing Strategy | Helping Teams Communicate with Clarity and Impact
I help organizations transform how they communicate — internally and externally — through clear strategy, compelling storytelling, and consistent execution. With 15+ years in communications, PR, and marketing, I partner with growing companies that need senior-level strategy without a full-time hire. I’ve helped startups, nonprofits, and global teams align their messaging, improve employee engagement, and build credibility through thoughtful communication. Core strengths: Internal communications strategy & employee engagement programs PR campaigns & media relations Executive messaging, speechwriting & brand storytelling Marketing communications (email, content, and copywriting) How I work: As a fractional communications consultant, I typically embed with teams for 10–20 hours/month to plan, manage, and deliver strategic communications that drive business goals.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Stefanie are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Stefanie Schroeder

PR and Communications Specialist
Knoxville, TN, US
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Straight No Chaser Band Bio

A music management company hired me to write a bio for the a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, before their annual holiday tour. The project involved researching the group, interviewing the band members and group manager, and creating an engaging narrative for readers of their website.

Work History

S

Creative Copywriter

Stefanie S. CreativeSuccessfully launched a sole proprietorship covering public relations, marketing, and copywriting responsibilities. Tasks included writing internal newsletters, email funnels, lead magnets, executive communications, intranet and microsite articles, social media content, annual reports, video scripts, marketing collateral, press kits, executive profiles, bios, and website content.
C

Director Of Communications

Currey Ingram AcademyAug 2021 - Nov 2022 • 1 yr 4 mosStrategically directed all components of local and national communications & marketing strategy to increase audience exposure and school enrollment, including advertising, media relations, social media, collateral direction and design, video content, website content, and brand messaging.
H

Public Relations Director

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2020 - Aug 2021 • 9 mosSkillfully managed all components of public relations strategy for a portfolio of 60+ products and authors annually, including pitching process, media list, custom press materials, media coverage, and brand alignment.
H

Public Relations Manager

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2016 - Nov 2020 • 4 yrsEnergetic, boots-on-the-ground leader for the Public Relations Department. Excelled in program management of critical functions such as media tours, corporate communications, and PR Campaigns.
H

Senior Publicist

HarperCollins PublishersDec 2013 - Nov 2017 • 4 yrsUtilized a vast network of hundreds of producers, editors, book reviewers, bloggers, and podcasters to strategically align each project with premium engagements that guarantee maximum buzz and revenue generation.
U

Communications Manager

United Way of Greater NashvilleDec 2011 - Nov 2014 • 3 yrsCommandeered all media relations activity with a tenacity derived from the commitment to increase exposure of United Way's events and activities to raise money for the stellar partner organizations providing a hand up to the community.
A

Public Relations Manager

Academy of General DentistryDec 2009 - Nov 2012 • 3 yrsSupervised and developed all public relations programs, including national media placement, annual membership press program, and dental health promotions, resulting in more than 230M media impressions.
A

Public Relations Coordinator

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2010 • 5 yrsCreated, produced, distributed, and monitored media relations material that supported national and local constituent programs.
A

Media Relations Specialist

Academy of General DentistryDec 2005 - Nov 2006 • 1 yrLeveraged technical competency to reduce cost, increase accessibility, and improve quality of the AGD’s quarterly media newsletter by upgrading it to an electronic format.

Education

K

Kent State University

BS | Bachelor of Science, Public Relations2001 - 2005
A

American School of Milan

1996 - 1999

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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