Publicity Assistant
Disney ABC Television Group
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 5/19/2017 2:55:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Job Description
Responsibilities
• Handle and direct reporter press calls and emails to correct person, complete expense reports, maintain business calendar
• Order/maintain supplies and process invoices for equipment/copiers, and all other bills, including pantry
• Maintain master pitch list and other specialized pitch lists
• Maintain schedule for teleconference room
• Research and compile clips
• Gather/distribute mail, newspapers and magazines Project Work:
• Update and maintain bio books
• Update subject files
• Distribute press releases to specific groups Internal Relationships:
• Interact with media relations management and staff
• Interact with Administrative and other staff External Relationships:
• Interact with Consumer Press, Trade Press and other media outlets, PR firms, studio PR counterparts
Basic Qualifications
• Internship in communications, media relations, public relations OR professional experience working in an administrative support role
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong writing and verbal skills
• Must be highly organized, detailed oriented, personable and a problem-solver
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office Suite (including Word, Excel) needed; SAP, Cisionpoint, Lexis-Nexis, TV Eyes Keynote or Powerpoint experience helpful (but not critical)
• Strong internet searching and social media skills
• Sound work ethic; self-motivated and proactive
• Desire and commitment to accept increasingly greater challenges and responsibilities
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Knowledge about the entertainment industry and PR field helpful
• Capable of working within a team environment and independently
• The ability to prioritize as well as multitask
Preferred Qualifications
• One or more years' experience working in corporate communications, media relations, or public relations
• Previous experience working at press events
Required Education
• High School Diploma
Preferred Education
• BA or BS from an accredited college or university
Company Overview
The Disney/ABC Television Group is composed of the Walt Disney Company's (NYSE: DIS) global entertainment and news television properties, owned television stations group, as well as radio and publishing businesses. This includes the ABC Television Network, ABC Owned Television Stations Group, ABC News, ABC Studios, Disney Channels Worldwide, ABC Family, Radio Disney, as well as Disney/ABC Domestic Television and Disney Media Distribution. The company's equity interest in A&E Television Networks round out the Group's portfolio of media businesses.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer- Female/ Minority/ Veteran/ Disability/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity
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