align Public Relations is hiring: Publicity Assistant - Los Angeles in Los Angel

align Public Relations is seeking Publicity Assistants with at least 1 year of experience at a PR firm, preferably in entertainment PR with a focus on lifestyle and entertainment. Location: Los Angeles area (Los Angeles, CA). The role requires strong multi-tasking, excellent organization, and the ability to handle multiple schedules, press clippings, press kits, and media/press lists. Proficiency with PowerPoint, Canva, and ability to service press clips daily is required. Experience with Cision, Muck Rack, and Critical Mention is preferred. One year of assistant experience or in-person internships is desired.

Responsibilities

• Track online and print media daily for client press coverage and service to client teams
• Draft memos, client offers, and updates
• Create and maintain client press schedules
• Coordinate heavy scheduling and logistics for book tours, client photo shoots, press junkets, premieres, media interviews, TV appearances, industry events, PR campaigns, and more
• Compile targeted press lists for pitching and outreach, including ongoing maintenance and updating contacts and media lists
• Create/maintain client press kits and bios
• Respond to high-volume emails and client requests promptly
• Coordinate travel arrangements domestically and internationally (flights, ground transportation, airport greeters, etc.)
• Oversee outreach and booking of client hair, makeup, and styling, including billing

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of PR talent agency or studio/network experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and curiosity for the literary/publishing space
• Knowledge and curiosity for key players throughout the entertainment and media industry
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Can-do, positive attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity client service environment
• Timely and consistent responsiveness with a sense of urgency
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Familiarity with video conferencing systems (Zoom, Slack, Concur)
• Motivated, resourceful, able to work independently or as part of a team
• Creative, solution-oriented thinker and multi-tasker who can meet deadlines and manage multiple projects
• Willingness to stay in the role for several years with potential for growth from within
• Must live in the LA area and be able to work in the office daily
• Willingness to work occasional late nights, weekends, or holidays as needed (overtime provided)

About align Public Relations

We are a public relations, branding and strategic networking firm with publicists who have worked in the industry for 25+ years. We represent a diverse group of clients from Academy Award-winning actors to Emmy Award-winning TV talent, Grammy Award-winning artists, lifestyle clients, entrepreneurs, authors and digital creators. Our objective is to cater to, pitch to and service our clients. We are full service; nothing is too big or too small a task. We strive to collaborate and empower staff, making every employee a part of the team, with growth from within as a priority. We seek long-term team members.

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