Lifetime Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

The position will report to the SVP, Publicity and Public Affairs and will assist the entire publicity team with public relations, corporate communications and public affairs activities for Lifetime Television and Lifetime Movies. The ideal candidate must be able to handle a large volume of tasks and prioritize accurately and quickly. It is essential that this candidate is able to handle a wide range of duties and exhibits personal initiative, organization and maturity. Public Relations experience and general business understanding preferred. A team player with a can-do attitude is a must. What part will you play?
• Administrative: Provides administrative support to the SVP, Publicity and Public Affairs and will assist the entire publicity team. Answers phones, manages calendars, coordinates and sets-up conference calls, processes and submits expense reports, general filing. Coordinates and books travel for talent, including airfare, transportation, hotel and per diem. The assistant will coordinate, support and organize activities including researching and updating press contacts, creating press lists, managing photography, creating tune ins, invites and other PR collateral. Performs other administrative duties as assigned.
• Publicity Events: Works closely with the Director in coordinating, planning, logistics and event execution. Events include publicity special events (TCA press tours, panel discussions at Paley Center, TV Academy, SAG, etc.), consumer/fan conventions (Comic-Con, WonderCon, New York Comic Con, C2E2, etc.), red carpets, etc.
• Media Monitoring and Distribution: Monitors daily media by conducting news searches by finding all news coverage, including major features, breaking news, casting news, highlights, roundup stories, reviews, recaps, etc. Forwards daily press clipping e-mails to publicists. Clips broadcast appearances, archives and distributes as needed to publicists. Maintains archives of all press, including ordering hard copies of newspapers and magazines.
• Awards: Assists VP in managing select aspects of award campaigns, including gathering submissions materials, ordering clips and tapes, gathering headshots, etc.
• Video Clips: Fulfills clip requests from various press, TV and online outlets for all shows. These clips are created for promotional use for electronic appearances and pitches.
• Written Communications: As needed, contributes to Written Communications department efforts, including original writing, creative brainstorming and more.

Qualification Requirements - What do we require from you?
• College degree
• Minimum of 1 years of administrative support experience in an agency (Public Relations, Talent, etc.) required.
• Prior internships in the entertainment or public relations/communications field preferred.
• Must have passion for and general understanding of entertainment industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet required.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills required.
• Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Must be a team player.
• Must be able to work in extremely fast-paced environment, maintaining cheerful disposition in face of adversity.
• Must be able to manage heavy workload and successfully see projects/tasks through to completion.
• Must be detail-oriented and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Educational Requirements Bachelors Degree Other Skills and Knowledge #LI-POST A E Networks, LLC. is a joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst Corporation. A E Networks is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.