Responsibilities

• Pitching and securing media coverage, influencer engagement, and brand partnerships
• Grow relationships and have a close rapport with media, influencers, and talent in order to source the best publicity opportunities for our clients
• Brainstorming and creating new business proposals
• Red carpet, press junket, and media event management
• Oversee and organize talent media schedules and talent appearances at major events
• Creating and distributing electronic press kits, demonstrating good judgment in selecting the most compelling video clips, photos and other promotional/publicity materials that fulfill the needs of media and best represent the project
• Managing databases, press kits, and invite lists
• Tracking media coverage, managing publicity reports, press breaks, and client recaps
• Delegating to publicity assistant and interns
• Occasional travel, evenings and weekends

Requirements

• 5 PLUS YEARS EXPERIENCE AT AN ENTERTAINMENT PR FIRM REQUIRED
• Have at least 5+ years of professional publicity experience including some experience working with entertainment and/or talent clients(Junior Publicist 3+ Years, Senior Publicist 5+ Years) EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Must have existing media and influencer relationships to build upon
• Up to date on the latest media and social media trends and comfortable researching story angles to secure placements for our clients
• Possess a strong track record in contributing to successful publicity campaigns
• Experienced in drafting press releases, media alerts, invitations, talking points, and other written publicity materials Organized and communicative with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in google docs, Microsoft office and PR software such as Cision, Daily Buzz Influencer Intelligence
• Experience creating and distributing electronic press kits and PR assets
• Experienced in using PR software such as Cision and Influencer Intelligence
• A multi-tasker able to work across various campaigns, multiple deadlines and excel within a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• College degree preferred