PR Coordinator
GSN TV
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/3/2015 3:40:00 PM PST
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GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competitive entertainment via its 80-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN's cross-platform content gives game lovers the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN's popular TV game shows or through GSN Digital's free casual games, mobile and social games, and cash competitions. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary, WorldWinner com, Inc., are owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and DIRECTV. For further information, please visit GSNTV.com
Position: Public Relations Coordinator
Reporting to: VP, PR
Location: Santa Monica, CA
Job Description: GSN TV is looking for a PR Coordinator. The coordinator will play a key role within the Public Relations department, working on programming initiatives as well as administrative support. This position requires a candidate who is able to work well both independently and as a team player. The candidate will have strong time management skills, effectively prioritizing a number of projects at the same time and work well under pressure and tight deadlines. The candidate must also have strong written and verbal communication skills, be resourceful, inquisitive, and possess a love for pop culture and entertainment. The ideal candidate will have experience working or interning at a cable television network and/or entertainment PR agency supporting TV network programming. In this role, the Assistant or Coordinator, Public Relations will be responsible for, but not limited to, general admin support, maintain GSN's press site, manage asset approvals, compile and service press clips daily, manage submission of loglines and book talent travel. The candidate must be willing to travel if necessary.
Education Qualifications:
Required Minimum: Bachelor's Degree
Experience Qualifications:
Required Minimum: 2-3 years in PR; Previous entertainment agency or TV network experience
Preferred: General knowledge of Cision, Burrelles and Google Alerts.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Great attitude, pro-active thinker and eager to learn
• Ability to anticipate potential problems and knows when to ask for help
• Able to manage multiple talks under deadlines and pressure
• Able to pivot and adapt to shifting priorities without missing a beat
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively; Well-organized, summarize clear thoughts via email, phone or in person; a self-starter
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail, quick on the feet and responsive.
• Familiarity with web-based content management systems (CMS)
• General knowledge of publications and talk shows.
• General administrative duties (expenses/scheduling conf. calls/process invoices, etc.)
• Maintain GSN's press site and manage asset approvals (including photos)
• Compile and service press clips daily to senior executives
• Manage submission of loglines
• Book a high volume of talent travel, create itineraries and track costs