Senior Talent Publicist ($100K-$150K + 25-30% commission)

New York City, NY (Remote)

$100K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Shape and own publicity for a high visibility client, steering media relations and crisis response across entertainment, lifestyle, and digital outlets.

  • Publicity & Reputation: develop a cohesive strategy to grow and protect the client’s image and manage sensitive conversations.
  • Media Coverage & Events: secure high-impact placements and coordinate interviews, red carpets, and speaking engagements.
  • Collaboration & Measurement: align with agents and brands for consistent messaging and track coverage with clear insights.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive publicity and communications strategy to grow and protect the client’s public image.
  • Pitch and secure coverage in top-tier entertainment, lifestyle, digital, and broadcast outlets.
  • Coordinate interviews, magazine features, red carpet appearances, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements.
  • Draft and manage press materials, including bios, media alerts, talking points, statements, and press releases.
  • Oversee crisis communications, reputation management, and sensitive media interactions.
  • Manage press logistics for events, premieres, award shows, and branded partnerships.
  • Cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, producers, photographers, and event organizers.
  • Monitor press coverage, track analytics, and provide reporting and insights.
  • Collaborate with agents, managers, lawyers, stylists, and brand teams to ensure message consistency.
  • Support social media strategy and content alignment with overall publicity goals.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in Personal / Talent PR within entertainment
  • A page on IMDB.com with current clients
  • Strong relationships with entertainment, lifestyle, and digital media outlets
  • Live in or around Los Angeles or New York City to cover clients and events
  • Proven track record securing high-impact placements for talent
  • Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
  • Strong judgment and discretion; able to handle confidential information
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and shifting schedules
  • Experience navigating red carpets, premieres, press junkets, and awards circuits
  • Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and proactive

Benefits

  • $100,000 - $150,000 annual salary
  • 30% commission for clients brought over within 60 days and 25% for clients acquired after
  • A generous performance-based annual bonus + health benefits
  • Support staff in the form of a junior and/or an assistant
  • The ability to work remotely, or we will provide paid office space if you prefer
  • A collaborative, supportive team that values creativity, innovation, and professional growth.
  • The chance to directly shape and elevate the public profile of a high-visibility entertainment figure.
  • Long-term career development and opportunities to expand your network within the entertainment and media landscape.
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A Practical approach to expanding your brand. We Create a professional image to help you effectively communicate your message.Areas of focus include: Brand development, web site traffic growth, Develop brand strategy and systems. Strategic Consulting, sales strategy development. Generate new development deals JV relationships.

Founded in 2009
Carlsbad, California, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

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Current headcount: ~11

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