Publicity Assistant Job at Niceboard in New York

About the job

Shore Fire Media is looking for a sharp, ambitious publicity assistant to join our company. We’re looking for someone with a deep passion for music and culture. The applicant should be interested in working on a diverse client roster that will include some or all of the following: music, artist estates, books, music festivals, music businesses and more. This role is designed for those who possess a natural drive to work hard in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
WHAT YOU HAVE

you have at least two internships at a public relations or corporate communications agency or a minimum of one year of experience in a comparable communications role
you have excellent time management, organizational skills and are detail-oriented
you welcome challenges, take initiative and are an eager problem-solver
you take direction well and are a team player with a growth mindset
you have exemplary writing, communication and storytelling skills
you are a voracious consumer of media and news
you love the business of public relations and the business of music/entertainment
WHAT YOU’LL DO

Learn the fundamentals of media relations, campaign strategy and client management
Work on multiple publicity campaigns from day one
Draft press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, talking points and other written materials
Draft and update press reports
Monitor coverage and share daily press clippings with supervisors and clients
Maintain organized, up-to-date client notes and campaign documents
Collaborate with team members on campaign strategy
Pitch clients for media coverage and other relevant opportunities
Coordinate the logistics of appearances, interviews, meetings and events
Manage event press requests, invitations, preview pitching and press schedules
Attend and provide support at press events, concerts, red carpets and meetings
Communicate professionally with clients and stay on top of emails and action items
Schedule and confirm client calls and interviews, create calendar invitations and provide all necessary details
Cover client interviews via Zoom and in person
Draft call agendas, take detailed notes and send recaps and next steps
Communicate regularly with your supervisor about priorities, progress and anticipated deadline changes
Prioritize work within the context of each client’s broader goals and timeline
Hybrid remote schedule: Work from Shore Fire’s office in Downtown Brooklyn at least two days per week
SALARY RANGE: $46-48K
Shore Fire Media represents musicians, talent, creators, athletes, entrepreneurs, businesses and brands at the forefront of their respective fields as well as some of the most exciting established and emerging voices in the arts, entertainment, culture and beyond. From the Grammy’s coveted Best New Artist award to Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” or People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” to Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Shore Fire clients are universally acclaimed by some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions and sought-after media alike — winning awards as well as topping bestseller and critics lists. We have represented recipients of Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, NAACP Image Awards, BET Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, CMA Awards, Stellar Awards, GMA Dove Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Webby Awards, Peabody Awards, the Pulitzer Prize and over 100 Grammys — as well as inductees of various halls of fame, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Shore Fire staff aspire to a level of excellence that complements that of our clients. The agency is widely regarded as a best-in-class communications firm — cited by publications like Billboard and Variety and regularly named to Observer's annual list of the most powerful public relations firms. Our company culture is focused on learning by doing and we have a strong history of promoting staff from within. Many current senior staff began their careers at Shore Fire in junior roles.
This role is designed as an entry point into a long-term career in publicity. Assistants work directly alongside experienced publicists, participate in campaign strategy discussions and receive ongoing mentorship and feedback while gaining hands-on experience in media relations, client communications, strategy and event management. Integrated into active campaigns from day one, assistants develop the skills and expertise that have helped many former junior staff grow into more senior roles at Shore Fire.
Shore Fire is devoted to being an equal opportunity workplace and committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.

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