Manager, Publicity - History
A+E Networks
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/3/2016 9:37:00 PM PST
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POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the development and implementation of effective public relations strategies and campaigns resulting in positive media (print, electronic, online) placement both on and off the television pages for HISTORY and its programming and initiatives.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute innovative programming publicity campaigns for original series (non-fiction and scripted), specials and documentaries
- Oversee assigned series and specials and ensure that all publicity goals are met and exceeded
- Work closely with internal departments including marketing, social media/digital, international, programming, scheduling and corporate outreach on publicity efforts surrounding programs and partnerships designed to extend the HISTORY brand
- Manage talent and their representation at press and promotional events that support the programming and the brand
- Write press releases, talking points, PR plans and media alerts to be used internally and externally
- Craft story angles and pitches targeted to national and regional media and conduct follow-up with press for story placement.
Qualification Requirements 5 years experience in television/entertainment publicity with hands on experience supporting non-fiction programming
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to develop innovative and ''out of the box'' ideas
Ability to work autonomously on program publicity projects
Ability to manage talent and their representation
Experience pitching, booking and placing national and local media
Educational Requirements Ba or BS Degree Other Skills and Knowledge TBD Company Overview: At A E Networks, we are passionate about programming that brings human stories to life, knowing that it is in life itself that those stories originate. We are committed to empowering our people, strengthening our partnerships and engaging audiences across the globe. We're a global entertainment media company with six original brands: A&E®, HISTORY®, Lifetime®, H2®, FYI™ and LMN®. We reach 330 million people worldwide, can be found in eight out of 10 American homes and have 500 million digital users. The best part? We did it our way.
A E Networks is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
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