Publicist - MTV, VH1, Logo & CMT
MTV
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Full Time Job
MTV, VH1, CMT & Logo group is seeking a Publicist that will be responsible for developing and executing strategic, creative publicity and media campaigns for programming across all brands, which includes original series, network initiatives and events.
Responsibilities
• Develop PR plans and strategy; write and distribute pitches/press releases to various outlets on a variety of programming and events.
• Develop and nurture strong media contacts with national and local print, broadcast and online outlets
• Maintain strong communication and relationships with internal departments (specifically Talent, Development, Social, Digital and Marketing) to ensure information flow and to flag publicity opportunities proactively.
• Create and execute strategic communication plans for series and events including effective pitches for consumer, trade, electronic, print, online/blogger media
• Participate in all appropriate programming and marketing meetings for assignments and interface with production teams to gather elements needed to promote projects
• Coordinate press interviews, satellite media tours, gallery/episodic photo shoots with talent
• Media train/compose talking points for talent and executives; escort them to press appearances
• Draft press materials
• Coordinate press activities at screenings, premiere parties and panels
• Provide updates to executives, producers and PR team counterparts and managers
• Update press site as needed (bios, photos, releases, video, etc)
• Provide on the ground support at tentpole events
• Work with department coordinators on invoicing and payment processes for external vendors and internal interns.
Basic Qualifications
• College Degree
• 4-6 years of entertainment experience – studio, network, streaming platform, agency
Additional Qualifications
• Outstanding publicity skills with a strong understanding of the media platform and industry
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience in and/or a strong interest pop culture and current events
• Strong relationships with press
Experience planning and executing press tour appearances, screenings, press day, etc.
• Ability to work well with different levels of management, as well as with talent, managers, producers, publicists, agents and executives.
• Extremely organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be willing to travel and work occasional weekends
• Strong writing skills to prepare press releases, media alerts, show synopsis, talent biographies, pitch letters, tip sheets and itineraries
• A genuine passion and knowledge for brands, youth culture, comedy & entertainment is a must
• Tech-savvy with a demonstrable understanding and experience of the social media landscape and platforms including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, Instagram etc.
• Creative thinker who is willing to contribute and execute new ideas
• Self-starter, personable and adaptable team player
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