I couldn't be more thrilled with my Wishup VA. It took me a few weeks to get the time to organize the work to assign initially, but it's been the best business decision for me this year.
Andrew McDermott
Founder - Convia Media
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Tasks a Virtual Assistant for PR Agency Can Do for You
Media & Influencer Research
Your VA will keep media lists updated, research the right journalists and influencers for your clients, and track what reporters are covering
Press & Content Support
They can draft press releases, write media pitches and follow-ups, proofread press materials, and even schedule your social posts
Event Coordination
They’ll handle invites and RSVPs, organize guest lists, research venues or vendors, and coordinate schedules and reminders
Client Support
Admin & Ops
Monitoring & Reporting
Hire a PR VA in Just 3 Steps
Get a VA up and running in just 60 minutes
1
Tell us what your agency needs help with
2
Get a virtual assistant, picked to match your workflow
3
Get started and let your VA take tasks off your plate
Built for Agencies Like Yours
Talent, tools, and timing - all sorted before our VA joins you
Top 0.1% Talent - Work with pre-vetted professionals who are the best in the industry
Tool-ready - Skip the training, your VA comes trained on 70+ industry and 50+ AI tools your agency runs on
Timezone Match - Get support when you need it, with VAs available to match your working hours
Founders Who Got Cleaner Ops, Faster Pipelines, and Admin Off Their Plate
I appreciate the value a Wishup VA can bring to a business. The VAs of Wishup are very understanding and well trained in multiple skillsets, making them indispensable.
Niels Van De Bergh
Growth Consultant - Growth-Mechanics
We Handled the Learning Curve for You.
Every VA is trained on 70+ industry and 50+ AI tools before they join your team
Canva
Design listing flyers and open house collateral
ChatGPT
Draft listing copy and follow-up sequences
Google WS
Keep docs, calendars and files in one place
HubSpot
Keep a large pipeline clean and reportable
Calendly
Book consultations without the phone tag
Slack
Triage messages so you only see what matters
MailChimp
Run campaigns and keep lists segmented
Asana
Keep owners, deadlines and dependencies clear
Click Up
Run docs, tasks and reporting in one place
Trello
Track every deal from offer to closing
Buffer
Your social media workspace
Hootsuite
Schedule product posts across every channel
Wishup Vs The Rest: See Why PR Agencies Choose Us
Best choice
Freelance Platforms
Wishup
Other VA Companies
VA Onboarding Speed & Availability
Up to 3 weeks (waitlist)
60 minutes (always available)
1 to 2 weeks (waitlist)
Talent Quality & Training
Unclear (No training)
0.1% (Pre-vetted & Pre-trained)
1% (Pre-vetted Only)
Trained in AI/No-Code Tools
❗Limited
120+
❗Limited
Business Tools (Apploye, Pipedrive, Hiring Credits, etc.)
❌ No
Free Business Tools (Worth $500)
❌ No
Dedicated Account Manager & VA Knowledge Transfer
❌ No
Yes
❌ No
Stories From Teams Who’ve Been There.
Working with Wishup has given our small and rapidly growing business the ability to move faster while simultaneously freeing up many hours a week. As a result, we can now focus on our strategy. The Wishup team will be a significant contributing factor to our future success.
Jason Gorman
Founder and Managing Partner - Jackrabbit LX
We use Wishup to augment many aspects of our business, from research, social media to marketing. Their staff is highly educated, very responsive, and experienced.
Marvin Gouw
Co-Founder - Cubit
Virtual Assistant for PR Agency: The Complete Hiring Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Virtual Assistants for PR Agency
A virtual assistant can handle press release drafting, media list building, influencer outreach, email follow-ups, and social media management. They take over time-heavy tasks so your in-house team can focus on strategy and client relationships. This balance helps agencies to work faster at lower costs.
They bring structure and consistency to campaign execution. A VA can track journalist responses, update media databases, monitor press coverage, and schedule posts at the right times. By handling repetitive tasks, they ensure nothing slips through the cracks while your team focuses on main tasks.
Yes, virtual assistants can research relevant journalists, build outreach lists, and send personalized pitches under your guidance. They can also follow up on sent emails, track replies, and keep communication logs updated. This helps PR agencies maintain timely outreach without overwhelming the core team.
PR agency virtual assistant rates can vary widely based on location, experience, and task complexity. Most VAs charge between $15 and $40 per hour, while specialized or US-based VAs often fall in the $25 to $45+ per hour range. At Wishup, pricing starts from $1,299/month.
Many VAs are pre-trained on PR and communication tools like Cision, Meltwater, Muck Rack, and HubSpot. Some also have exposure to AI tools for faster media research and content drafting. If needed, they can quickly adapt to your agency’s preferred tools since they already know the basics of PR workflows.
VAs can gather press mentions, track campaign performance, and prepare client-ready reports with data visualizations. They ensure reports are accurate, timely, and well-structured, saving your PR team hours of manual work. This not only streamlines reporting but also gives clients a clear picture of results.
Hiring a VA is usually cheaper than hiring a full-time employee, especially for tasks that don’t require high-level strategy. You can scale their hours up or down depending on client load, making it flexible and budget-friendly.
If your team spends more time on admin work than on building stories and relationships, a VA can help. Start with smaller tasks like media tracking or reporting, then expand their role as you see results.
You can begin by identifying repetitive tasks that slow your team down, such as list building, outreach tracking, or reporting. Share these tasks with a VA service provider like Wishup, and they’ll match you with a skilled assistant.