Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Viewpoint Public Relations is looking for a dedicated and eager candidate to be the assistant to a senior publicist. The ideal candidate will have applicable entertainment industry experience, strong written/verbal skills, be extremely organized, able to prioritize/problem solve, able to work in a fast-paced/stressful environment, and would like to work in entertainment publicity. Keen interest in PR is a must. This is an in-person, not remote opportunity.

Job duties include:
• Managing a high volume of calls/emails
• Coordinating details for client press events
• General logistical PR duties
• Correspondence with talent, talent reps, studios, networks and streamers
• Maintaining all client schedules
• Provide day-to-day support for clients and colleagues
• Draft and edit press materials (memos, client bios, press kits, etc.)
• Compile, route, and archive client press coverage from publications (print, online, etc.)
• Daily administrative tasks (updating client contact information, press preferences, client lists etc.).
• Managing Senior Publicist's calendar, setting meetings, lunches, drinks etc.

Desired Skills & Experience will include:
• 1-2 years of experience (job or internship) in Public Relations or similar field
• Strong core communication skills including media relations, writing, and editing
• Organizational and detail-oriented skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic to advance skills with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Google Suite etc.

Due to the nature of the work Viewpoint performs and the clients with whom our employees interact, Viewpoint requires employees to receive an FDA-approved vaccination against COVID-19 infection. Viewpoint is an EOE and does not discriminate against or harass employees or job applicants on the basis of a protected characteristic, provides reasonable accommodations related to disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices, and does not retaliate against anyone for engaging in protected activity (such as requesting a reasonable accommodation).