Responsibilities

• Find,cultivateand craft the story of what is interesting and newsworthy
• Generate story ideas,pitchand secure press coverage for SPT programming and content on an ongoing and consistent basis
• Deadline writing of newsworthy press releases, media alerts, press items and pitches to the press is essential
• Make sure internal executives and executive producers are across all communication as it relates to press releases, campaign beats, events, etc. across series and awards campaigns.
• Workclosely with awards lead to build out awards strategies for eligible series
• Coordinate press coverage for series and key studio initiatives
• Work with international partners to coordinate set visits, press junkets, and interview requests for territory launches
• Coordinate talent travel for global press tours
• Participate in all PR activities for semi-annual Press Tours and press/online junkets, Comic-Con, International Junkets, etc.
• Work closely with programmingteamand producers to handle submissions for all awards on behalf of the series.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6+ years related work experience required in a similar role
• The candidate shouldpossessexcellent writing and communication skills, including ability to aggressively pitch SPT content
• This candidate will also work closely with different departments (including Programming, Marketing and Social) and different regions across the world, so teamwork is critical
• Candidate should have exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Occasional travelrequired
• Knowledge of television publicity and reporters who cover the television business is mandatory
• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience

Benefits

• This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits.