Specialist, Crackle Media & Talent Relations

This is a Full Time Job

Specialist, Crackle Media & Talent Relations

Crackle is seeking a Specialist of Media & Talent Relations to generate positive broadcast, print and online coverage in support of the network's programming, talent, and events.


Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the the Vice President and Sr. Manager of Media & Talent Relations to generate positive print, broadcast and online coverage in support of the network's programming, talent, and events.
• Pitch features and profile story ideas to media outlets.
• Act as a liaison between talent, executive producers and press.
• Assist in managing original programming premieres and annual events, including TCA, Upfronts and Comic-Con.
• Oversee and cover press interviews, set visits, press events, and photo shoots.
• Facilitate and/or attend brainstorming meetings with internal partners, showrunners and other groups to generate PR strategies for shows and projects.
• Oversee and cover interviews at set visits, junkets, photo shoots, television appearances; craft message points.
• Create press materials including press kits & press releases.
• Work with department assistant to book travel along with creating and providing talent with detailed itineraries.
• Cultivate & maintain relationships with media outlets and talent representatives, producers and executives.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree in Communications or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 year experience in television publicity preferred
• Preferred experience in scripted programming and knowledge of the OTT space and social media
• Must demonstrate superb written and verbal communication skills
• Strong television media contacts, print, electronic and online
• Must be self-motivated, proactive and ability manage multiple projects
• Excellent understanding of effective media relations practices
• Familiarity with social media
• Strong interpersonal skills; capable of working independently and in a team atmosphere
• Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Strong work ethic, desire and commitment to accept increasingly greater challenges and responsibilities

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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