Junior Publicist

This is a Full Time Job

A boutique firm specializing in entertainment, talent, and events is seeking a talented star junior publicist who is ready to go to the next level and excel as part of a small dedicated team. As a junior publicist, you will be working closely with the team to ensure each campaign is a success. We are looking for someone creative, positive and dynamic with a passion for PR, Music, Marketing and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

YOU:
- Have at least 1 year of professional publicity experience including some experience working with entertainment and/or talent clients
• Must have existing media and influencer relationships to build upon
• Up to date on the latest media and social media trends and comfortable researching story angles to secure placements for our clients
• Possess a strong track record in contributing to successful publicity campaigns
• Experienced in drafting press releases, media alerts, invitations, talking points, and other written publicity materials Organized and communicative with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in google docs, Microsoft office and PR software such as Cision and Influencer Intelligence
• Experience creating and distributing electronic press kits and PR assets
• Experienced in using PR software such as Cision and Influencer Intelligence
• A multi-tasker able to work across various campaigns, multiple deadlines and excel within a fast-paced environment
• College degree preferred

The Role:
• Pitching and securing media coverage, influencer engagement, and brand partnerships
• Grow relationships and close rapport with media, influencers, and talent in order to source the best publicity opportunities for our clients
• Brainstorming and assisting with new business proposals
• Red carpet, press junket, and media event management
• Oversee and organize talent media schedules and talent appearances at major events
• Creating and distributing electronic press kits, demonstrating good judgment in selecting the most compelling video clips, photos and other promotional/publicity materials that fulfill the needs of media and best represent the project
• Managing databases, press kits, and invite lists
• Tracking media coverage, managing publicity reports, press breaks, and client recaps - Delegating to publicity assistant and interns
• Occasional travel, evenings and weekends

About align Public Relations: We are a public relations, branding and strategic networking firm newly formed with publicists that have worked in the industry for 25 plus years. We represent a diverse group of clients from Academy Award winning actors, to Emmy Award winning TV talent, lifestyle clients, entrepreneurs, authors and YouTube pop culture talent. Our firm is boutique and catering to, pitching and servicing our clients is our main objective. We are full service, nothing is too big or too small a task. We look to collaborate and empower staff making every staff member a part of the team and growing staff from within is important to us. We want long term team employees.