Publicist

JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIESIF YOU ARE AN EXISTING TEAM MEMBER, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE: MOHEGAN INTERNAL CAREER SITEPosition Summary:This position is responsible for working with artist management on joint publicity opportunities to promote the company’s brand and image utilizing all forms of communication.Primary Duties and Responsibilities: includes but not limited to:Acts as liaison between media, artist management and organizational representativesDevelops and maintains strong contacts in all areas of communication and mediaImplements interactive Public Relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public imageObserves progress in interactive Public Relations and continuously develops new ways of harnessing the power of advocacy utilizing every element of building relationships while maintain the significance of the spoken wordConducts media relations between media, artist management and organizational representativesSecondary Duties and Responsibilities:Implements promotional activities and special eventsManages media requests including interviews, reviewer access, photography and videosManages ticket blocks utilizing approved processAccompanies artists and/or company representatives, as neededResearches publicity media contacts and blogger outreachWrites and disseminates press releases, entertainment calendars and other notifications while utilizing SEO practicesDevelops and pitches relevant angles of interest to media through traditional media outreach and social platformsMinimum Education and Qualifications:Bachelors’ Degree in a Communications or a related fieldTwo years of work experience in public relationsKnowledge of Web 2.0 concepts, techniques and trendsIn lieu of a Degree and previously mentioned experience, five years of experience in public relations may be consideredCompetencies: Incumbent will master the following competencies while in this position:Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced knowledge of MS Office SuiteDisplays creativity, initiative and good judgment with decision-making, problem-solving and research skillsSelf motivated with ability to work among teamsAbility to establish and maintain effective personal relationships with supervisory and professional staff members and internal client contactsStrong presence in integrated collaboration between public relations, internet marketing, advertising and social media marketingTraining Requirements:Knowledge of administrative abilities related to WordPressPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Office work environmentMust be on-call and reachable through a company issued cell phoneMust be able to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of timeMust be able to work various shifts and flexible hoursThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, requirements, or working conditions associated with this job. Mohegan Sun reserves the right to make changes to the above job description whenever necessary.Work Shift:RegularKnock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity!.Mohegan Sun practices Native American Preference in hiring. "Native American" means an individual who is a duly enrolled member of the Mohegan Tribe or any group of Native Americans recognized by the Mohegan Tribe, The United States of America, or the State of Connecticut.
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