Russell Tobin is hiring: Publicist in Los Angeles

Overview

Our client is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are looking for a full-time Publicist to join their team on-site in Los Angeles, CA. Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid- minimum 3 days onsite). Compensation: $75,000 - $80,000.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Job Description

The Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press/media outlets for four entertainment cable networks.

Responsibilities

• Act as media strategist, campaign planner and spokesperson for assigned shows
• Aid in development and execution of a comprehensive communications campaign to support assigned series and specials, including scripted, unscripted, documentaries and live events
• Develop relationships with the talent, production partners, PR agencies and representatives, agents, managers, , media and programming executives in order to ensure maximum positive press coverage
• Coordinate print and electronic interviews and photo shoots on behalf of assigned series and talent
• Generate press materials including ratings and programming releases, series descriptions, loglines, bios, and talking points
• Pitch stories to trade and consumer press to support overall series campaigns
• Service daily media requests and act as network source of information on programs
• Develop, plan and execute events, press junkets and screenings for priority series across each network
• Track budgets for assigned series and run point on press schedules and travel itineraries for series talent
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to executive overall campaign objectives for network priorities
• Staff virtual and in-person press appearances for network talent, executives and series producers

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have 2+ years of experience in a Communications-related role preferably in television/entertainment publicity
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Experience pitching, booking and covering national and local media interviews
• Effective multi-tasker with the ability to juggle several series in various stages of development
• Strategic and critical thinker that can identify critical content and or talent issues to elevate in a timely manner
• Ability to develop interesting and unusual creative ideas to help set the networks apart in the press
• Solid organizational/creative skills, detail oriented, collaborative team player
• Ability and proven track record working with high profile talent, talent representatives, producers and executives as well as positive media relationships
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to think big and innovate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a related industry field

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other benefits and perks.