Responsibilities

• Develop creative story angles and pitches to secure media coverage across print, broadcast, and digital outlets at regional and national levels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with traditional and new media (entertainment trade, consumer substacks, etc.), as well as current and prospective clients.
• Work directly with clients and senior staff, leading or supporting client communications as appropriate.
• Create and execute strategic communication plans, including messaging development and PR initiatives.
• Stay informed on music, entertainment, and fashion industry trends, events, and media coverage.
• Monitor changes in the media landscape, including journalist turnover and emerging outlets.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Write, edit, and proof PR and marketing materials, including press releases, pitches, and narratives.
• Proactively develop compelling storytelling concepts for clients and their projects.
• Review and manage client deliverables, including itineraries, agendas, recap reports, and media coverage, ensuring timely distribution.

Requirements

• 7-10 years of work experience in corporate communications.
• Experience creating and implementing short and long-term communications strategies on behalf of companies, institutions, or individuals. Proven ability to create media plans from concept through to placement.
• Excellent writing skills. Whether writing an official press release, an awards submission, or a casual email, you can tailor your writing style to deliver information effectively.
• Ability to multitask and balance multiple clients. When everyone thinks their time and work is most important, you understand how to balance competing requests and keep everyone happy.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Solid relationships with members of the media, particularly entertainment and media reporters.
• A passion for media. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends.
• A strong understanding of the entertainment industry.
• A team-oriented attitude. You understand that it’s about the team’s success. You are willing to step out of your comfort zone to help the team succeed.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

Preferred

• A passion for media. You get your news from a wide range of sources and follow broader media trends.
• A strong understanding of the entertainment industry.
• A team-oriented attitude.