Source: https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/california/ Title: Part-time PR & Communications jobs in California | Deftridge Summary: 102 part-time PR & Communications tasks in California, from $55 to $167 an hour. Typical rate $80 an hour; median market wage $54. Rate shown up front. CA · United States · **Updated November 3, 2026** # Part-time PR & Communications jobs in California 102 open PR & Communications tasks are listed for California, from $55 to $167 an hour. The typical rate for a senior PR & Communications here is **$80 an hour**, built from a market median wage of $53.88. At five hours a week that is about **$1,730 a month**. **$80/hr** typical rate, senior level **$53.88/hr** market median wage **$55–$167** range of open task rates **102** open tasks tied to California or remote in United States ## Open PR & Communications tasks in California Tasks located in California plus remote tasks open to everyone in United States. [See all 102](https://deftridge.com/jobs/#role=pr-and-communications&place=california) Regular Posted Nov 3 ### [Monthly Media Coverage Report · Agritech](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-2343952/) Director · PR & Communications Agritech company in fruit and vegetables · 1,001–5,000 employees **$131–$161** / hour About $950 a month at 2 h a week - 1–2 h a week - Hybrid · San Francisco - Starts next week - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-2343952/) Bundle Posted Nov 2 ### [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2765065/) Senior · PR & Communications Household products maker selling in 20 countries · 51–200 employees **$95–$119** / hour About $860–$1,500 a month - 8–14 h a month - Hybrid · San Francisco - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2765065/) One-off Posted Oct 29 ### [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-9708487/) Manager · PR & Communications Digital media company · 51–200 employees **$73–$95** / hour About $250–$500 in total - about 4 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 2 weeks - Top 25% for the role - Shortlisting [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-9708487/) One-off Posted Nov 3 ### [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-1771462/) Manager · PR & Communications Series B online marketplace · 201–500 employees **$77–$92** / hour About $420–$850 in total - about 8 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts next week [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-1771462/) One-off Posted Nov 1 ### [Crisis Communication Playbook · Consumer goods](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-4661803/) Senior · PR & Communications Packaged-food brand · 201–500 employees **$59–$73** / hour About $530–$1,060 in total - about 12 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-4661803/) One-off Posted Nov 1 ### [Media List Build (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-8824821/) Manager · PR & Communications Series B healthcare services group · 51–200 employees **$72–$94** / hour About $250–$660 in total - about 6 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-8824821/) One-off Posted Oct 28 ### [Press Release Writing · Banking](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-4845282/) Senior · PR & Communications Digital bank serving small businesses · 1,001–5,000 employees **$63–$75** / hour About $210–$410 in total - about 4 h in total - Remote · United States - Starts within 7 days - 11 interested [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-4845282/) Regular Posted Nov 3 ### [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-indio-dt-4622906/) Senior · PR & Communications Mobility company in fleet services · 5,000+ employees **$75–$92** / hour About $540 a month at 2 h a week - 1–2 h a week - Hybrid · Indio - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-indio-dt-4622906/) Bundle Posted Oct 31 ### [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2288129/) Senior · PR & Communications Food-delivery company · 201–500 employees **$98–$110** / hour About $830–$1,460 a month - 8–14 h a month - Hybrid · San Francisco - Starts within 7 days - Top 25% for the role [View task](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2288129/) ### All 102 open PR & Communications tasks for California Newest first, with the hourly range and where the work is done. - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-2343952/)$131-$161/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2765065/)$95-$119/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-9708487/)$73-$95/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-1771462/)$77-$92/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-4661803/)$59-$73/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-8824821/)$72-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Press Release Writing](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-4845282/)$63-$75/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-indio-dt-4622906/)$75-$92/hr · hybrid in Indio - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-2288129/)$98-$110/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-1504228/)$95-$118/hr · on site in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-8708964/)$107-$136/hr · on site in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-9776984/)$129-$167/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-1714805/)$59-$67/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-7565693/)$66-$81/hr · remote in the US - [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-2531642/)$78-$95/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-6599981/)$77-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-san-francisco-dt-1366359/)$91-$114/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-3981919/)$65-$81/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-5839760/)$67-$78/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-7229087/)$92-$112/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-4700700/)$64-$78/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-8076440/)$58-$64/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-8079817/)$71-$84/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-9054826/)$67-$74/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-1388371/)$61-$76/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-1943101/)$55-$72/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-2554488/)$61-$73/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-california-dt-3574314/)$68-$78/hr · remote in California - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-6660849/)$77-$88/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan (Notion)](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-8536450/)$77-$91/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-9261151/)$74-$93/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-9425202/)$58-$65/hr · remote in the US - [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-1305491/)$59-$71/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-1803564/)$60-$75/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-4964516/)$62-$78/hr · remote in the US - [Press Release Writing](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-4970436/)$59-$75/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-5179304/)$68-$81/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-california-dt-7156379/)$63-$75/hr · remote in California - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-7785526/)$56-$67/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-1499976/)$58-$71/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-3313000/)$65-$79/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-4088438/)$55-$65/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-4145095/)$63-$70/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-7174973/)$58-$70/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-7929274/)$68-$78/hr · remote in the US - [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-9480150/)$60-$75/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-2720207/)$58-$70/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-6322575/)$56-$71/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-6385152/)$88-$102/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-6725094/)$65-$77/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-7795657/)$56-$65/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-palmdale-dt-8030707/)$85-$97/hr · hybrid in Palmdale - [Executive Bio and Media Kit (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-8899197/)$75-$92/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-california-dt-9585001/)$67-$82/hr · remote in California - [Media List Build (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-3991175/)$78-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-4551825/)$57-$67/hr · remote in the US - [Executive Bio and Media Kit](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-7820171/)$60-$69/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-2566287/)$72-$93/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-3750164/)$63-$82/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-4197500/)$61-$78/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-los-angeles-dt-4537401/)$82-$101/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-5804158/)$92-$104/hr · on site in San Francisco - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-6407123/)$79-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-3780598/)$62-$73/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-8238741/)$65-$82/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-9461515/)$76-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-9688143/)$68-$81/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-irvine-dt-9940953/)$91-$104/hr · hybrid in Irvine - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-4150974/)$68-$77/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-california-dt-5215617/)$58-$70/hr · remote in California - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-7765182/)$64-$77/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-1157450/)$63-$70/hr · remote in the US - [Press Release Writing (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-1485552/)$64-$73/hr · remote in the US - [Press Release Writing](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-5478599/)$61-$77/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-6838367/)$77-$92/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-5002497/)$68-$84/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-5124274/)$89-$111/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-1179421/)$81-$93/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-3401718/)$60-$77/hr · remote in the US - [Crisis Communication Playbook](https://deftridge.com/job/crisis-communication-playbook-united-states-dt-9252606/)$60-$70/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-9297423/)$79-$102/hr · remote in the US - [Media List Build](https://deftridge.com/job/media-list-build-united-states-dt-3500649/)$76-$92/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-3533626/)$79-$100/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-4174613/)$81-$96/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-6581264/)$56-$71/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-7133451/)$77-$92/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-9567159/)$80-$98/hr · remote in the US - [Executive Bio and Media Kit (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/executive-bio-and-media-kit-united-states-dt-3844802/)$87-$107/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-4178824/)$78-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-5676420/)$64-$80/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-8357893/)$68-$79/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-8757828/)$78-$95/hr · remote in the US - [Internal Communications Plan](https://deftridge.com/job/internal-communications-plan-united-states-dt-2156891/)$73-$93/hr · remote in the US - [Press Release Writing (Google Docs)](https://deftridge.com/job/press-release-writing-united-states-dt-7837767/)$98-$119/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-6529611/)$64-$80/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-7600174/)$55-$65/hr · remote in the US - [Story Pitching Round](https://deftridge.com/job/story-pitching-round-united-states-dt-9338781/)$68-$75/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-5955412/)$80-$98/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-1307829/)$77-$94/hr · remote in the US - [Monthly Media Coverage Report (Muck Rack)](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-los-angeles-dt-7795370/)$84-$101/hr · hybrid in Los Angeles - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-san-francisco-dt-1930099/)$91-$102/hr · hybrid in San Francisco - [Monthly Media Coverage Report](https://deftridge.com/job/monthly-media-coverage-report-united-states-dt-9236350/)$89-$103/hr · remote in the US ## What PR & Communications pays in California Employee wage percentiles for the role. Contractors on Deftridge earn more than the median because they carry their own costs. | Percentile | Per hour | 5 h a week, per month | Full time, per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 10th | $31.76 | $690 | $66,100 | | 25th | $41.47 | $900 | $86,300 | | Median | $53.88 | $1,170 | $112,100 | | 75th | $71.85 | $1,560 | $149,400 | | 90th | $96.55 | $2,090 | $200,800 | Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024; aged to October 2026 with a wage index and calibrated on posted pay. [Method](https://deftridge.com/rates/methodology/). ### Deftridge rate by level | Level | Per hour | Per month at 5 h/week | | --- | --- | --- | | Senior | $80 | $1,730 | | Manager | $95 | $2,060 | | Director | $115 | $2,490 | ### Against the United States rate The typical rate in California is $80 an hour against $55 nationally: **+45%**. Tasks that are remote pay the national rate for the company's location, so a remote task can pay more than a local one. [All PR & Communications rates by country](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/) ## Working on the side in California What to check before you take a task next to a full-time job. Orientation only; none of it is legal or tax advice. Before you start - Read the outside-work and conflict-of-interest clauses in your employment contract. - Check for a non-compete or a duty to disclose side income to your employer. - As a contractor you are usually responsible for your own income tax and social contributions; a local accountant can size the amounts. Your recruiter walks through these points with you before you accept a task. [Read the guides](https://deftridge.com/guides/) ## PR & Communications rates nearby - [New York 95 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/new-york/) - [Texas 91 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/texas/) - [Florida 84 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/florida/) - [Illinois 88 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/illinois/) - [Washington 85 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/washington/) - [Massachusetts 85 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/massachusetts/) - [Arizona 85 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/arizona/) - [Colorado 86 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/colorado/) [All of United States](https://deftridge.com/jobs/pr-and-communications/united-states/) ## Other Marketing & Content roles in California - [Fractional CMO $250/hr typical · 126 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/fractional-cmo/california/) - [Content Lead $190/hr typical · 82 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/content-lead/california/) - [B2B Content Writer $90/hr typical · 108 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/b2b-content-writer/california/) - [SEO Specialist $100/hr typical · 55 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/seo-specialist/california/) - [Paid Ads Specialist $100/hr typical · 111 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/paid-ads-specialist/california/) - [Email & Lifecycle Marketer $125/hr typical · 95 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/email-and-lifecycle-marketer/california/) - [LinkedIn Ghostwriter $80/hr typical · 43 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/linkedin-ghostwriter/california/) - [Case Study Writer $90/hr typical · 30 tasks](https://deftridge.com/jobs/case-study-writer/california/) ## Questions about pay, fees and privacy The same rules apply to every task, so they live on two pages: [Pricing](https://deftridge.com/pricing/) explains the 15% fee, prepayment and when you are paid; [How it works](https://deftridge.com/how-it-works/) covers matching, what a company sees and side work next to a job.