Publicity Assistant

Responsibilities

• Learn the fundamentals of media relations, campaign strategy and client management
• Work on multiple publicity campaigns from day one
• Draft press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, talking points and other written materials
• Draft and update press reports
• Monitor coverage and share daily press clippings with supervisors and clients
• Maintain organized, up-to-date client notes and campaign documents
• Collaborate with team members on campaign strategy
• Pitch clients for media coverage and other relevant opportunities
• Coordinate the logistics of appearances, interviews, meetings and events
• Manage event press requests, invitations, preview pitching and press schedules

Requirements

• you have at least two internships at a public relations or corporate communications agency or a minimum of one year of experience in a comparable communications role
• you have excellent time management, organizational skills and are detail-oriented
• you welcome challenges, take initiative and are an eager problem-solver
• you take direction well and are a team player with a growth mindset
• you have exemplary writing, communication and storytelling skills
• you are a voracious consumer of media and news
• you love the business of public relations and the business of music/entertainment