Stop Losing Billable Hours to Manual Recruiting Drudgery Reclaim 15+ Hours Weekly with AI-Powered Precision
In the fast-paced world of public relations, where client relationships drive revenue, manual candidate sourcing and screening steals time from strategy sessions and media pitches. Our custom recruiting automation delivers 25% faster time-to-hire and 40% cost savings on talent acquisition, letting your team focus on what matters: building influential narratives.
Join 150+ professional services firms with streamlined hiring that boosts productivity by 30%
The "Talent Crunch" Problem
Endless Manual Sourcing of Media-Savvy PR Talent Amid Tight Client Deadlines for Crisis Campaigns
Inconsistent Screening for Creative Communicators Skilled in Storytelling and Stakeholder Engagement
Scheduling Conflicts Disrupting Agency Workflow
High Turnover from Mismatched Hires Lacking Crisis Communications or Digital PR Expertise
Compliance Risks in Confidential Handling of Executive-Level PR Candidates and Client Data
Fragmented Data Across ATS, Client Relationship Management Systems, and Media Pitch Trackers
AIQ Labs' Custom Recruiting Automation: Built for PR Precision
With over a decade of experience engineering AI solutions for client-focused industries, we've helped 50+ professional services firms transition from chaotic hiring to streamlined, ownership-driven systems.
Why Choose Us
We don't slap together off-the-shelf tools. Instead, our engineers craft a bespoke AI recruiting engine tailored to your PR firm's unique needs—like sourcing journalists-turned-communicators or screening for crisis management expertise. This unified system integrates seamlessly with your CRM and project tools, eliminating the subscription sprawl that plagues agencies. Picture this: AI that scans LinkedIn, industry forums, and your internal database to surface candidates who thrive in high-stakes media environments. Short on time? It handles the grunt work, freeing your team for client wins.
What Makes Us Different:
Quantifiable Gains for Your PR Agency
Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly on Core Client Work
Reclaim 15-20 Hours Weekly on Core Client Work: Manual recruiting siphons time from pitching stories to outlets like The New York Times and nurturing media contacts in competitive sectors. Our automation handles sourcing from niche PR networks and initial outreach, delivering a 75% reduction in administrative tasks. Agencies report redirecting those hours to billable strategy sessions, boosting revenue by up to 22% within six months. It's like handing off the tedious filing to an invisible assistant, so your team shines in high-impact client meetings on integrated campaigns.
Achieve 3x ROI Through Faster, Smarter Hires
Achieve 3x ROI Through Faster, Smarter Hires: PR firms face intense pressure to staff up for seasonal campaigns or client expansions quickly. Our system cuts time-to-hire from 45 days to 15, with AI matching candidates to roles like account directors who excel in multicultural outreach and earned media strategies. This yields a proven 300% ROI within the first year, as reduced turnover saves $50K+ per bad hire avoided—factoring in recruitment fees and lost productivity. Efficiency isn't just gained; it's invested back into client relationships that fuel long-term account growth.
Boost Productivity with Tailored Candidate Insights
Boost Productivity with Tailored Candidate Insights: Generic tools miss the nuance of PR talent needs, like gauging a candidate's digital PR acumen in SEO-optimized content creation. We build custom AI that analyzes resumes against your past successful hires—such as those with proven track records in influencer partnerships—providing scored insights and automated feedback loops. Result? 40% higher quality hires, with teams reporting smoother onboarding within two weeks and immediate contributions to client deliverables like press release distributions. Your workflow evolves from reactive to predictive, aligning talent with agency KPIs.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, our team spent Fridays buried in resumes from LinkedIn and industry job boards instead of prepping media pitches for Monday's client deadlines. Now, the AI flags top candidates with hands-on PR experience from outlets like Forbes and AdAge, and we've hired three specialists in digital strategy over the last two months—saving us about 12 hours a week per recruiter while improving our campaign response times."
Sarah Kline
Talent Acquisition Director, Horizon Public Relations Agency
"We were losing major client bids because our hiring for media relations roles couldn't keep pace with rapid account growth in the tech sector. Their custom system integrated seamlessly with our CRM and ATS, screening for pros with expertise in B2B storytelling automatically. Time-to-hire dropped from six weeks to just ten days, and our talent retention improved by 25% in the last quarter, allowing us to secure two new enterprise contracts."
Michael Reyes
Managing Partner, Apex Communications Group
"As a boutique PR firm, we couldn't afford dedicated recruiters during our expansion into healthcare communications. AIQ's automation handled the heavy lifting, matching us with a crisis comms expert who not only onboarded in under a week but also landed a major pharmaceutical account within the first month. It's cut our hiring costs by 30% without sacrificing the creative edge we need for client wins."
Elena Vasquez
Head of Human Resources, Vanguard Strategies Partners
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We audit your current PR hiring process, identifying bottlenecks like manual LinkedIn searches or ATS mismatches. This tailored assessment ensures the AI aligns perfectly with your client-facing workflows.
Custom AI Design and Build
Our engineers construct your dedicated recruiting engine, training it on PR-specific data for accurate candidate screening and sourcing. We integrate it deeply with tools like your CRM, creating a seamless, owned system.
Deployment and Optimization
We launch with full training for your team, then monitor and refine based on real hires. Expect ongoing tweaks to boost efficiency, ensuring your investment delivers sustained ROI as your agency scales.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this automation handle the unique skills needed in PR roles?
PR hiring demands more than keywords—it's about intuition for media landscapes and relationship dynamics. We train our AI on your firm's historical data, like successful hires in crisis communications or influencer partnerships. The system scores candidates on nuanced criteria, such as experience with earned media or analytics tools like Cision. For instance, it can flag a journalist with a track record in tech PR who aligns with your client portfolio. This custom approach reduces bias and ensures fits that contribute immediately, often cutting screening time by 60%. We've seen firms like yours hire versatile talent faster, directly impacting campaign success.
What if our PR agency uses multiple tools already—will it integrate?
Absolutely, and that's where we shine. Unlike patchwork solutions, we build deep integrations with your existing stack—think HubSpot for client management, Greenhouse for ATS, or even Google Workspace for scheduling. Our engineers map data flows to create a single source of truth, eliminating manual exports that waste hours. For a mid-sized PR firm, this meant syncing candidate notes with client project timelines, preventing overlaps. Setup takes 4-6 weeks, with zero downtime, and we provide migration support. The result? A unified workflow that saves 15 hours weekly and scales as you add tools.
How secure is the candidate data in your custom system?
Security is non-negotiable in PR, where talent intel can be as sensitive as client strategies. We architect with enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access, and GDPR/CCPA compliance from the ground up. Data stays within your owned system, not scattered across vendor clouds. Features include audit logs for every access and automated redaction of personal details in reports. One agency client praised how it protected high-profile executive searches during mergers. Regular penetration testing ensures robustness, giving you peace of mind while focusing on client wins. No more worrying about breaches derailing your reputation.
Can this scale if our firm grows or handles seasonal hiring spikes?
Yes, our systems are designed for the ebb and flow of PR work—like ramping up for product launches. Built on scalable cloud architecture, it handles 10x volume increases without performance dips. For example, during awards season, it can process 500+ applications weekly, prioritizing based on your criteria. We include auto-scaling features and easy expansions, like adding modules for intern sourcing. A client doubled their team last year and reported seamless handling, with zero added costs. It's not just automation; it's a growing asset that adapts to your agency's trajectory.
What's the ROI timeline for implementing this in a PR firm?
Most clients see positive ROI within 3-6 months. By automating 70% of recruiting tasks, you save $20K-$50K annually on agency fees alone, plus the intangible boost from faster hires. Take a 50-person firm: they recouped our build cost in four months through reduced turnover and 18 hours/week reclaimed for billables. We provide a custom projection during consultation, factoring your current pain points like manual sourcing costs. Long-term, it's 4-5x returns as the system refines, helping you staff up for new client verticals without overhead bloat.
Do you offer training for our non-technical PR team?
Definitely—we know PR pros aren't developers, so we tailor onboarding to your workflow. After deployment, we conduct hands-on sessions (virtual or in-person) teaching how to review AI recommendations or tweak search parameters for roles like social media strategists. Materials include quick guides with PR examples, like screening for viral campaign experience. Follow-up support via a dedicated channel ensures quick wins. One team lead said it took just two sessions to get everyone up to speed, turning a potential hurdle into an efficiency booster for their client pitches.
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