Job Description – Fremantle is currently looking for a full-time, professional, and experienced Sr Manager, Publicity to join our team. This position reports directly to the VP, Communications. In this critical role, the Sr Managers’ role will support the company’s extensive portfolio of television programs. As part of the overall communications team, you will assist in key tent pole initiatives and have an opportunity to manage and execute on PR campaigns where you will serve as the lead. With a strong focus on media relationships and working with our network and production partners, as well as our external PR agency, the role will focus on securing top-notch media placements for Fremantle shows.
Responsibilities
- Work with VPs of Publicity in executing media campaigns surrounding key Fremantle properties such as America’s Got Talent, a selection of game shows, and scripted projects
- Collaborate with network PR teams in developing consumer and trade publicity strategies
- Proactively cultivate and pitch story ideas across key consumer/trade media
- Pitch and staff red carpet, press events, and set visits as necessary
- Create and manage press materials, including maintaining media lists and asset management
- Coordinate with internal and external social media teams to supplement all PR efforts
- Create and write official press materials such as press releases, key messages, media alerts, etc.
- Monitor media coverage for headlines to identify story ideas, trends, etc.
- Build and maintain relationships with key members of the media
- Coordinate travel and logistics for talent/media as necessary
- Develop and foster key relationships with Fremantle executives/showrunners and external stakeholders such as networks, production partners, talent representatives, etc.
- Coordinate, support, and co-manage outside PR agencies as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Be a self-starter with a minimum 8 years of experience in television publicity, working on scripted and/or unscripted programs
- The candidate should have experience working with networks, studios, and digital partners
- Experience with consumer and digital products is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree ( or above) in communications, marketing, journalism, or related field
- Must have the initiative and ability to manage projects and work in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in managing agencies and outside partners
- Experience with sensitive and controversial issues; ability to effectively manage a crisis situation
Key Skills
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial-styled environment
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines
- Strong verbal communications
- Be able to juggle multiple shows at once and take on department projects as required. Have excellent follow up and attention to detail
- Solution and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate next steps and identify problems early to make quick, informed decisions as necessary
- Must be a team player willing to take on projects and see them through from start to finish
- Ability to travel to set and be available out of hours as needed on assigned productions
Fremantle values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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