Top Talent like Thomas 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.

Thomas Ciesielka

PR and Communications Specialist
Chicago, IL, US
Media Relations
Publicity
Media Communications
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Fractional Communications Leader | Strategic Messaging Advisor | Media Relations Expert | 25+ Years Driving PR for Legal, Non-Profit, Faith-Based & Pro-Freedom Organizations
Strategic Public Relations Leader | Reputation Architect | Crisis Communications Specialist With 25+ years of experience, I am a results-oriented public relations executive guiding high-stakes communication strategies for legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors. As the Founder of TC Public Relations, I’ve built a reputation for securing impactful national media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Forbes, and PBS-related projects. Emmy Award–winning producer with leadership on PBS documentaries, I bring a proven track record of shaping narratives, managing crises, and defending reputations under pressure. My expertise includes issue advocacy, litigation media strategy, and comprehensive reputation management. I serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, authors, and mission-driven organizations, delivering campaigns that strengthen public influence. Core competencies include Media Relations, Crisis & Reputation Management, Strategic Messaging, Litigation Communications, Media Training, and Public Speaking.

Work History

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Leadership Institute Adjunct Faculty

Leadership InstituteAs an adjunct faculty member for the Leadership Institute, I contribute to its mission of equipping conservatives with the skills they need to succeed in media relations. Founded in 1979 by Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute has trained over 230,000 activists, leaders, and students through its comprehensive communications programs. I deliver media relations training, empowering pro-life advocates to communicate their message effectively and navigate today’s media landscape.
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Founder & Principal, TC Public Relations

TC Public RelationsFounder and principal overseeing client services including advising, directing, and building long-term client relationships. Led high-impact campaigns, developed strategic messaging, and secured national media placements for clients in legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors.
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Executive Producer / Communications Consultant

Lakeview Productions, Inc.Jan 1994 - Jan 2001 • 7 yrs 1 moOversaw production and communications for a major PBS documentary, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding achievement. Secured a national publishing deal and managed a media campaign for a non-fiction book that became an ECPA Gold Medallion finalist. Developed business-to-business content strategies for clients in training and professional sectors, securing placements in top industry publications.
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Marketing Director, Museum of Broadcast Communications – Chicago, IL

Museum of Broadcast CommunicationsJan 1989 - Jan 1992 • 3 yrs 1 moExecuted marketing and event strategies that doubled annual attendance through new education initiatives and partnerships. Secured major corporate sponsorships and managed high-profile events featuring personalities such as Steve Allen and Betty White.
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Sales | Marketing Director | Public Relations | Media Relations Consultant | Chicago

Films inc.Jan 1984 - Jan 1989 • 5 yrs 1 moLed sales, marketing, PR and media relations for Chicago-based organizations, focusing on reputation management, audience targeting, messaging, and business development.

Education

R

Rochester Institute of Technology

B.S., Audio-Visual Communications1979 - 1984
S

St. Joseph's Prep

1975 - 1979

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 Leader | Strategic Messaging Advisor | Media Relations Expert | 25+ Years Driving PR for Legal, Non-Profit, Faith-Based & Pro-Freedom Organizations
Strategic Public Relations Leader | Reputation Architect | Crisis Communications Specialist With 25+ years of experience, I am a results-oriented public relations executive guiding high-stakes communication strategies for legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors. As the Founder of TC Public Relations, I’ve built a reputation for securing impactful national media coverage in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Fox News, Forbes, and PBS-related projects. Emmy Award–winning producer with leadership on PBS documentaries, I bring a proven track record of shaping narratives, managing crises, and defending reputations under pressure. My expertise includes issue advocacy, litigation media strategy, and comprehensive reputation management. I serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys, authors, and mission-driven organizations, delivering campaigns that strengthen public influence. Core competencies include Media Relations, Crisis & Reputation Management, Strategic Messaging, Litigation Communications, Media Training, and Public Speaking.

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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Ciesielka

PR and Communications Specialist
Chicago, IL, US
Media Relations
Publicity
Media Communications
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Work History

L

Leadership Institute Adjunct Faculty

Leadership InstituteAs an adjunct faculty member for the Leadership Institute, I contribute to its mission of equipping conservatives with the skills they need to succeed in media relations. Founded in 1979 by Morton C. Blackwell, the Leadership Institute has trained over 230,000 activists, leaders, and students through its comprehensive communications programs. I deliver media relations training, empowering pro-life advocates to communicate their message effectively and navigate today’s media landscape.
T

Founder & Principal, TC Public Relations

TC Public RelationsFounder and principal overseeing client services including advising, directing, and building long-term client relationships. Led high-impact campaigns, developed strategic messaging, and secured national media placements for clients in legal, nonprofit, and professional sectors.
L

Executive Producer / Communications Consultant

Lakeview Productions, Inc.Jan 1994 - Jan 2001 • 7 yrs 1 moOversaw production and communications for a major PBS documentary, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding achievement. Secured a national publishing deal and managed a media campaign for a non-fiction book that became an ECPA Gold Medallion finalist. Developed business-to-business content strategies for clients in training and professional sectors, securing placements in top industry publications.
M

Marketing Director, Museum of Broadcast Communications – Chicago, IL

Museum of Broadcast CommunicationsJan 1989 - Jan 1992 • 3 yrs 1 moExecuted marketing and event strategies that doubled annual attendance through new education initiatives and partnerships. Secured major corporate sponsorships and managed high-profile events featuring personalities such as Steve Allen and Betty White.
F

Sales | Marketing Director | Public Relations | Media Relations Consultant | Chicago

Films inc.Jan 1984 - Jan 1989 • 5 yrs 1 moLed sales, marketing, PR and media relations for Chicago-based organizations, focusing on reputation management, audience targeting, messaging, and business development.

Education

R

Rochester Institute of Technology

B.S., Audio-Visual Communications1979 - 1984
S

St. Joseph's Prep

1975 - 1979

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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