Publicity Manager

This is a Full Time Job

Job Summary:

ABC News is seeking a Manager, Publicity for the Longform team covering ABC News Studios, and leading ''Nightline'' and ''IMPACT x Nightline'' with opportunities to support ''20/20'' and ''The View including day-to-day publicity efforts.

Responsibilities:
• Opportunities – Strategize to identify key opportunities for shows and titles that align with company PR objectives while understanding the news cycle
• Growth - Help to identify areas of team growth; for example, relationship building with key press contacts, identifying new outlets/platforms/contacts for promotion and outreach to content creators to support promotion on social
• Strategy - Create and execute comprehensive strategies working with producers and key partners
• Press Outreach - Pitch targeted opportunities
• Messaging - Create comprehensive messaging and conduct interview prep
• Talent Relations – Build relationships with key internal and external talent
• Relationship Building - Seek opportunities to further develop relationships with media partners cultivating key journalist/producer relationships
• Press Materials - Craft press releases including announcements, listings and ratings providing valuable input on announcement releases and strategy
• Events/Junkets - Help in organizing and staffing promotional events, junkets including outreach to talent, press and coordinating all logistical details

Required Qualifications
• At least five years' experience in public relations, corporate communications or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple campaigns at any given time.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to secure earned media.
• Talent relations experience.
• Crisis communications experience.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekend days.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of social media integrations; experience running successful social media campaigns.
• Strong, collaborative, professional, respectful and kind team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in news, television, media and/or politics.