Sr. Manager, Publicity - ABC News Studio / Digital, Nightline
Disney Entertainment Television
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This is a Full Time Job
The Senior Manager, Publicity is responsible for all aspects of media relations for ABC News Studios, ABC News Live, Nightline and ABC News Digital, including day-to-day publicity efforts and the programs ' long-term communications strategy. The position reports to the VP, Publicity.
Responsibilities:
• Create and execute communications strategies for each program and platform.
• Conceive and proactively pitch consumer and trade stories and secure placement in print, broadcast, and online media about the content, programs, platforms and talent.
• Generate television, print, wire, radio and online coverage of exclusive reports, investigations, and interviews.
• Write press releases and other promotional materials for exclusives, narrative nonfiction/originals content, initiatives, interviews, ratings/viewership and other announcements.
• Handle interview requests for anchors, correspondents, hosts, talent and executives for programs, platforms and content.
• Lead public relations for ABC News Studios brand, documentaries, docuseries and films, including awards season press, film festivals, industry panels, screenings and other promotional opportunities in the industry.
• Maintain a strong working rapport with talent.
• Liaise with areas of ABC News to promote programming internally and then externally.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key media contacts.
• Support crisis communications
• Keep senior management informed of publicity activities and challenges
Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum seven 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working in news, television, media and/or politics.
Required Education:
• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university.
ABC News is America's No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC's award-winning programs include ''Good Morning America,'' ''World News Tonight with David Muir,'' ''Nightline,'' ''20/20,'' ''This Week with George Stephanopoulos,'' ''GMA3: What You Need to Know,'' and ''The View''. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network's 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $109,300 to $150,260 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.