Publicity Assistant (Talent)

This is a Full Time Job

Prophet PR is looking for a promising Public Relations (PR) Assistant to support our PR team with various administrative tasks. Though you'll be holding an entry level position, your work will be instrumental in the development and execution of PR plans and strategies. Our ideal candidate will be a creative PR or communications graduate, brimming with potential. A fervent interest in the field partnered with good writing and research skills are very important to us. If you're well-organized, confident and an excellent communicator, we'd like to meet you. The goal is to facilitate the smooth running of daily operations and success of PR efforts.

Prophet PR is a boutique public relations agency representing entertainment talent.

Responsibilities
Work on press pitches, research projects and draft client memos
Service clients with digital press breaks
Answer phones and email promptly and professionally
Maintain digital press kits
Process client requests in a timely manner
Develop and maintain close and communicative relationships with assigned press, executives, talent and reps
Participate in brainstorming meetings
Create and maintain various schedules, calendars and reports
Assist with client coverage when needed
Handle hair/makeup/styling holds when appropriate
Create and maintain client schedules
Work with supervisor to build, maintain and update all media lists on a timely basis

Skills
Proven experience as PR assistant or similar position
Understanding of PR and marketing concepts and practices
Willingness to follow industry trends and current methods
Computer savvy; working knowledge of databases and design software (e.g. Adobe) is a plus
Excellent communication and writing skills
Well-organized, able to work with deadlines
An analytical mind with attention to detail
Outgoing and confident
BA in public relations, communications or relevant field