Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

Brigade is a growing full-service Digital Marketing and PR agency providing a wide range of services to entertainment industry clients. We work closely with an impressive list of top-tier companies including Universal, Netflix, Warner Brothers, Amazon, Focus Features, Hulu, Lionsgate, United Artists, and Disney just to list a few. Our focus is on marketing for motion pictures and television.  

To put it mildly, we love our work. Our culture is driven by a unique blend of creative and passionate people who thrive on pushing ourselves to take our work to the next level. The people who really fit in here are hands-on, ego-less and talented individuals who don’t mind rolling up their sleeves and chipping in wherever work needs to be done. The work we do is innovative, fun, and creative.

The Digital Publicity Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Publicists on the Digital Publicity team in the execution of their campaigns. This demands exceptional organization, proactive problem solving, and attention to detail.

You’ll work on:

• Daily breaks and clippings – pulling quality screen grabs from sites featuring campaign coverage

• Assisting with talent appearances/press functions

• Media research for blogger/targeted site outreach

• Researching and updating press lists

• Pitching editorial features, content exclusives, press days, talent interviews, festival coverage, etc.

• Establishing and securing various promotional partnerships depending upon campaign and title

• Maintaining stellar press and client relations

• Sweeping sites and blogs for pickup

• Putting together link documents for campaign wrap reports

• Promotional Prizing fulfillment

• Media research, pulling data organically from websites (contact info, site demographics, etc.)

We’re looking for the following skills:

• 1+ year working in a digital or publicity environment, preferably Digital Publicity

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in high-pressure situations

• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines

• Solutions-oriented attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Fluent in using Google Workspace, PowerPoint/Keynote, Word, Excel

   

• Familiarity with the media and entertainment blogosphere

• A keen sense of online editorial outlets, editors and bloggers – including presence, following and influence within the social media space

• Administrative experience is a plus

Brigade offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and a generous paid time off package.  Compensation $40,000-$45,000 plus overtime.

Brigade Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brigade does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.”  All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.  We believe a diverse and inclusive environment makes us stronger, together. 

Brigade

Publicity Assistant – Entertainment

Talent

We are currently working with a fantastic PR agency, who are keen on staying ahead of the curve when it comes to looking after their top tier talent. With a roster of talent spanning across Television, Lifestyle, Music, Radio, Podcasts and Books and more, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

This role is for a Publicity Assistant to focus on the talent PR support as well as other PR duties within the agency. This candidate must be super eager, fascinated by the world of entertainment and highly driven for progression. If you are a recent graduate with a passion for entertainment and PR or someone who is ready to kick start their career in publicity, then this could be the perfect role.

Key responsibilities

• Staying up to date with coverage emails
• Help create call sheets for talent photoshoots
• Liaise with clients and managers to organize interviews and photoshoots
• Assist publicists at photo shoots and interviews
• Look out and spot potential new talent!
• Monitor coverage for your teams clients
• Flagging any press that could be of concern to clients publicist
• Send daily coverage emails to clients
• Keep an eye on the media
• Create media lists for specific client announcements
• Compile and send campaign reports to clients
• Help publicists find relevant contacts
• Work closely with the social media team to ensure client coverage moments are posted on socials
• Keep across teams to ensure clients feel equally represented on their socials

You will have:

• excellent grammar and spelling
• A confident and enthusiastic mindset
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Enthusiasm towards the world of entertainment

Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you!

Handle Recruitment

PR Account Manager – Advertising

Hybrid | London

PERM

£30-35K

Are you looking to join a young strategic marketing, content and communications agency at a pivotal point in its growth? A company who is inspired by innovative technologies and the individuals building them and who approaches their work like artists and strive to be agents of positive change.

Our client works with B2B clients from the technology, advertising, entertainment, and not-for-profit industries, to develop go-to-market strategies, create a regular cadence of branded content and then amplify this over paid, earned and owned channels.

Joining a small team who work hand in hand with a vibrant group of freelancer talent, as a PR Account Manager you’ll be a critical addition to the comms team and if you’re looking to advance your career with a company who recognises and appreciates talent, live for pitching and landing stories with a variety of media and have a passion for technology, media, advertising, entertainment, and innovation, then this role could be exactly what you’re looking for.

You’ll need to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of a business, from c-suite to individual teams, be skilled in writing clear, concise, and grammatically correct copy have a creative flair and quite importantly, show empathy towards others.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Work with our Founder and Client Account Director to develop and execute inventive and effective PR strategies for our clients
• Draft press releases and pitches that are compelling to the media and our target audiences
• Identify and build close relationships with key journalists across media, marketing, advertising, technology, and entertainment sectors
• Develop trusted relationships with our clients, gaining a thorough understanding of their businesses and company objectives so you can make meaningful communications recommendations
• Comfortably take responsibility for successful delivery of projects on-time, within scope and within budget
• Set objectives in line with client and agency needs, which may include scope, content, timings, and budget
• Plan work and set deadlines to meet the agreed needs of the client and agency
• Brainstorm visual and copy ideas with clients and agency team

What you’ll need to hit the ground running:

• 3+ years’ experience in an agency or similar background
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, English or Creative Writing would be a benefit but not essential as our client is hiring for temperament, tenacity, and team spirit, rather than any specific educational background
• A passion for creative writing that both entertains and informs will be very valuable – our client would love to see examples of your creative output as part of the recruitment process.
• A solid network of media contacts across all platforms and experience pitching stories to them

Apply for this role today or share the details with someone in your network who you feel would be a good fit. You’re welcome to send your CV directly to [email protected]

If you haven’t heard from us within 7 days of submitting your application, you have not been successful this time round. Keep an eye on our new roles via the Career Moves website or our LinkedIn page.

Career Moves Group

Variety Magazine is seeking a Video Producer/Editor to work across various series and live events. This multifaceted video staffer will be creating and executing videos on tight turnarounds, shooting content in field in the US and abroad, as needed, and coordinating with team leads to facilitate shoots across different departments within the magazine.

This Producer/Editor should be comfortable working in an extremely fast-paced environment and be passionate about entertainment news. A comprehensive understanding of video content & social media strategies, and shooting original video, virtually or in our studios & on-site, will be needed for the day-to-day. In this role the Video Producer/Editor will help grow our video footprint in the digital space by quickly editing videos, creating and/or manipulating custom graphics, and packaging content into short form pieces. Fluency in social/video platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook are essential.

The ideal candidate must have entertainment news experience with a track record of shooting and editing original, high production value video. We aim to create content that engages our audience across our variety of brands and a multitude of platforms. This role reports to the Executive Producer of Editorial and is based in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Shoot and edit video for the web – .com, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, etc.
• Work with our video team and various brand leaders to fill the growing demand for video content surrounding events, award ceremonies, and more
• Write, shoot and edit high quality video that suits the needs of the brand
• Manage on-location shoots, sets, and crews in the US or abroad
• Manage multiple productions and ensure on-time delivery
• Record and edit weekly podcasts (video and audio).

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working on a video team for online media
• Experience with news content for video
• Experience creating and managing the production of premium digital video
• Background in and strong understanding of entertainment, news, fashion or similarly related digital consumer media
• Traveling to location within the US or abroad and coordinating shoots
• Thorough and current understanding of video distribution in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in core video social platforms; proficiency with YouTube’s CMS, best practices a plus
• Ability to work efficiently across multiple events, platforms, and stakeholders
• A track record of coming up with solutions for logistical challenges
• Fluency with the Adobe Video Suite, Premiere is a must, Photoshop/Illustrator are a plus, After Effects is a big plus
• Familiarity with Canon, Sony, Black Magic digital cinema, DSLR and mirrorless cameras

Typical wage range: $70k – $80k

Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k) eligibility and paid time off benefits. PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If you have more or less experience than specified on this job posting, please apply and list your salary expectations.

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors).

It’s all About You…

At PMC, your wellness is top of mind. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to nurture you and your loved ones, including pets! Our package includes Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) HSA with an employer contribution, FSA (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter), EAP, Life Insurance, 401K with an employer match, Paid Parental Leave, Long-term Disability, generous Paid Time off (PTO), Pet Insurance, and Home & Auto insurance. Our Wellness initiatives rotate yoga, meditation, wellness weeks on a variety of topics, and financial wellness. We continuously elevate our offerings with more, for you.

ABOUT VARIETY

Variety is the seminal voice in the entertainment industry. After 117 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry’s most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety’s multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.

In May 2019, Variety’s “Actors on Actors” on PBS took home a Daytime Creative Arts Emmy award and has been awarded the Emmy for best entertainment programming at the 67th and 68th Emmy Awards. “Actors on Actors,” an interview special that features pairings of prominent actors discussing their craft, was produced by PBS SoCal in partnership with Variety Media, LLC. Follow Variety on Facebook facebook.com/variety; Twitter, @variety; Instagram, @Variety The Variety Group – Variety, Variety.com, Variety Insight, Indiewire,– is owned by Variety Media, LLC, a division of Penske Media Corporation.

About Penske Media Corporation:

Penske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate audience. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Dirt, Artforum, Gold Derby, Spy.com and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC’s journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several vital cultural events such as SXSW, LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week and ATX Television Festival. Headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, PMC believes companies should not only be profitable but also forces for good https://pmc.com/.

Penske Media Corporation

Media Manager

We’re looking for an established Media Manager or Media Planner to join this global leading brand communications agency based in the heart of Bristol. You’ll be a forward-thinking ideas person with a good understanding of media planning and buying to help deliver high quality campaigns for a top client list, which includes household name brands across the entertainment, FMCG, and automotive sectors.

The experience we need.

• Experience direct response or delivering against performance targets
• A confident understanding of the media planning process, from taking a brief, channel selection, speaking to media owners, reviewing historical performance to make informed decisions, and putting together media plans / schedules.
• Experience in working with the full range of media channels:
• Digitally ‘literate’ and able to speak with clients and expert teams with confidence. One of our key accounts spends in Search & Social, so a broad understanding of these two channels would be beneficial.
• Offline buying experience is not essential but would be useful, as the key account also runs in TV, OOH, VOD and Print.
• Experience in working with industry-standard media planning tools such as TGI, Ad-Intel
• Experience of client management, confident to handle day to day discussions
• Happy working at a fast pace and managing/prioritising high volume of regular and adhoc tasks
• Experience of preparing client-facing documents with keen attention to detail, whether in the form of Excel schedules or Powerpoint decks
• An organised approach to manage timelines and internal/external stakeholders
• Able to support and coach junior members of the team

The role.

Right now we are looking for an experienced Media Manager to support the media team for a variety of clients in industries including eCommerce, FMCG, travel and motors. The ideal candidate will have extensive and hands-on experience in direct response or delivering against performance targets.

As Media Manager you’ll be managing key clients taking responsibility for all elements of the smooth running of the account.

The company.

This agency work as a strategic partner to great brands in order to define their global communications, positioning, and mission with target audiences. It’s a great time to join the business as they continue to lead the way in positive brand engagement, with some very exciting projects coming up!

What you’ll get in return.

Competitive salary of between £30k – £40k

Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 days at home)

Opportunity to work with a well renowned agency on top tier clients

Company benefits

How to apply.

If this sounds of interest, then please click the apply button right away!

• For more info on this or similar roles please give Nick a call.

Henry Nicholas Associates

£50-55K – (Pro-Rata for 4 day week, so £40-44K) – One of London’s larger lifestyle PR agencies of choice are, due to a number of exciting new business wins, seeking to expand with a strong Account Director to join their amazing Food & Restaurant team. Working across a variety of luxury food, hospitality brands and locations/venues, all of which you’ll be lucky enough to experience yourself.

Your clients will be some of the most well known, up and coming brands and venues across London and Europe, you’ll have the opportunity to entertain journalists to develop contacts as well as attend and support high profile events and parties in the fashion, music and film worlds.

The Candidate

• PR experience agency side in food or hospitality sector at Account Director level or very experienced at Senior Account Manager level.
• Excellent network of food, consumer, lifestyle press contacts.
• Strong time management skills.
• Dynamic, confident personality.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior colleagues.
• A passion for food, and hospitality along with a hunger to grow and develop a career in one of London’s most dynamic creative brand development agencies.

The offering

• Base salary of £50-55K.
• Flexible working and work from home options.
• Stake in the company bonus scheme.
• 10% commission on new fees brought into the company.
• 50% of phone bill costs paid – AM and above.
• The opportunity to dine and drink for free in some of London’s best restaurants and bars.
• Regular events and openings to attend – The Brits, LFW, V&A FiM.
• Weekly training sessions led internally and externally.
• Regular team and company socials.
• Lovely Office Space in desirable part of London.

To Apply

Please apply online, or send your CV and cover note to [email protected]. Alternatively, you can call Justyne on 07971 361206 to chat through the role.

PRFutures

The Senior Producer executes the creative vision for the New York region. They develop and execute individual content pieces and work closely with the Networks, Channels and Communications teams to meet audience objectives and business needs. The Senior Producer works with the local creative community to develop and produce content ranging from strategic long form, serialized formats to single short form video content for social use, and is responsible for the creative quality, distinctiveness, strength of narrative storytelling, and execution. Their goal is to create content that will reach and engage key local audiences, and when appropriate, national and international audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

TURN CREATIVE VISION INTO REALITY

• Develop and produce innovative, high-quality content that is always in line with the brand attitudes, values, and quality standards of Red Bull
• Execute productions from concept phase to final delivery, aligned with the holistic content strategy
• Identify and develop new story angles for existing projects, genres and recurring content opportunities
• Ensure all productions are executed in line with the Red Bull Media House
• Production Management guidelines and requirements

PARTNERSHIP

• Work with top production partners and talent in the local market to deliver content from editorial to technical perspectives
• Build and maintain a network of companies, creative professionals, agencies, and co-producers
• Collaborate regularly with national and international Red Bull producers, ensuring transparency regarding project status and timelines
• Collaborate with the National Live team when live events take place
• Collaborate with networks and project leads to ensure all requirements are being met

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years overall media employment in TV production, commissioning or similar, ideally in factual entertainment, documentary or reality
• Proven track record for developing and executing world class content for target audiences in the market
• Passion for developing and producing distinctive content, long-form and short-form
• Experience in executing multiple productions, budgets and partners
• Familiarity with the regional content market (from TV, to OTT and social networks), including relationships within the local creative community (production companies, talent, artists, musicians, etc.)
• Editorial expertise, with the ability to evaluate and give clear, constructive feedback on ideas, treatments, productions, etc.
• Skills in coordinating and guiding production partners and teams from concept development phase through to production and delivery
• A broad knowledge of all media production methods for creation and delivery essential
• The ability to work well within a large, international organization A positive, solution-oriented work attitude

Salary range is $90,000 – $140,000 (Actual salary offer may vary based on experience) + incentives (bonus, car stipend or company vehicle).

Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement(Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull Media House

Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 Annually. This role is an exempt position.

At MMGY Wagstaff, we provide integrated public relations and marketing services devoted to the culinary, travel and wine and spirits industries. We offer a comprehensive suite of communications, digital marketing, and branding services for our restaurant, hotel/resort, travel destination, wine and spirits, and hospitality lifestyle clients.

MMGY Wagstaff is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming team. We operate on the belief that we are stronger together. Here, you will be a part of an intrepid, transparent, genuine, and sharing culture where we strive to make things better for our team members, clients, and communities. 

We are looking for a dynamic Public Relations Account Manager in Los Angeles to join our team of versatile storytellers and marketers who are professionally dedicated to their passions for food, wine, and travel.

Responsibilities:

• Offer client-facing strategy development and execution
• Lead client accounts and projects
• Attend and lead client meetings, and actively participate in new business proposal development and presentations
• Review and assist in research, reporting, list building
• Develop and implement strategic direction for client accounts
• Execute strategy in specialized areas such as media pitching, copywriting, influencer marketing, strategic partnerships, etc.
• Attend relevant events/FAMs/media opportunities/etc.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a multi-functional team
• Assist in managing the workflow of the team
• Ensure client goals and deadlines are met
• Assess work performance of junior employees by mentoring, and developing direct reports, empowering independent thinking and autonomy while learning in a supportive environment

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of experience working in a public relations setting, hospitality experience is a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work autonomously and with a team
• Experience managing multi-layered projects and meeting deadlines
• Manages time efficiently and effectively
• Possesses creative and strategic outlook with an ability to execute
• Knowledgeable in social media and branded content
• Experience engaging with senior executives on strategy
• Experience in Google Business applications, Microsoft Office and other platforms such as Adobe is a plus
• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and resourceful when tackling challenges and obstacles
• An overall passion for the hospitality lifestyle industries – restaurants, travel/destinations/hotels, wine & spirits
• Must be able to communicate in a clear and professional manner

Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for all business travel.

MMGY Global provides a comprehensive PTO + benefits package inclusive of a hybrid telework policy. Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa. MMGY Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

OUR VALUES MISSION

Our company will help to create a connected, inclusive, and peaceful world by promoting travel as a cultural bridge of understanding. We will empower our staff and the travel industry at large to create economic opportunity, community pride, and personal fulfillment rooted in the industries of travel, hospitality, and entertainment.

MMGY Global

NCTA-The Internet and Television Association (“NCTA”) – headquartered in Washington, D.C.- represents network innovators and content creators that connect, entertain, inform and inspire consumers every day. Our industry supports three million American jobs and employs at least three hundred people in every congressional district. NCTA’s member companies have a groundbreaking history and equally impressive vision for the future, emboldened by a spirit of innovation, creativity, and passion to be the best.

NCTA seeks a Digital Media Producer to s upport NCTA’s strategic digital communications function that drives awareness, education and engagement with the organization’s priorities. The successful candidate will be an important team member and responsible for conceptualizing and producing a variety of visual content, including videos, graphics, and other creative assets.

Essential Functions:

• Produces original graphics, videos and other content for the organization’s various digital platforms.
• Creates content for social media platforms such as GIFs, social media carousels and short-form video.
• Develops videos, including the use of animation, to help translate complex ideas for key audiences.
• Collaborates with the communications team to create digital advertising.
• Assists in the creation of visually appealing email newsletters.
• Participates in communications team’s editorial and content strategy planning for the organization.
• Understands and stays abreast of current digital trends and best practices, and proactively identifies new content ideas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Background/Skills/Abilities Preferred :

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in visual content creation, including short and long-form videos, static and animated graphics, HTML newsletters and more.
• Proficient in the Adobe Creative suite, including After Effects and Premiere Pro.
• Experience creating graphics, videos and advertising for social media platforms.
• Basic understanding of HTML and web structure.
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks; ability to prioritize responsibilities; excellent time management.
• Proven ability to work well within a team environment while accomplishing individual projects.
• Creative thinker with the ability to identify ideas for opportunities and make constructive suggestions for new content.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications and project management skills

To Apply

Send your resume and one-page letter summarizing your interest, qualifications, and salary expectations. Please reference the Digital Media Producer position in your cover letter.

What We Offer

NCTA believes that diversity of experience and perspective are strengths and seeks to continue to grow a highly committed, skilled, and collaborative staff. In addition to a highly competitive salary and bonus program, and a platform of extensive benefits, NCTA is committed to the development and overall wellbeing of our team members. We offer traditional (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, AD&D, LTD, STD) and enhanced benefits such as parental leave, a wellbeing program, employee assistance program and commuting benefits. We also offer a robust 401k plan, a generous paid time off plan, paid holidays, and a paid winter break.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We at NCTA are committed to building a culture where diverse people, ideas, and experiences are welcomed, included, and celebrated; where our employees can thrive as they bring their best authentic selves to work every day. NCTA provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

Media Manager

Your day-to-day role will be working on External Communications within our Customer Experience Team, but your contribution will be far wider as you help us to deliver clean, safe drinking water to all our 3.8 million customers every single day across the South East of England

Your next role

As a Media Manager, you will focus on delivering proactive and reactive news releases and blogs for Affinity Water to enhance the company’s reputation with national, local, regional and broadcast media and build on the excellent reputation we have established with the trade pre

ss.If you are interested in the environment this role will suit you. You may be reporting on new Water Resources Management Plan, our Catchment Management Plan or our work on restoring River flows. We operate in a supply area which is uniquely home to 10% of all globally rare chalk streams. Although we have sufficient water to serve our customers now, we need to reduce abstraction from boreholes near these rare chalk habitats in the longer te

rm.The combination of population growth, demand for water, climate change and the need to leave more water in the environment, particularly for our vulnerable chalk streams, means we need to identify and implement some significant changes to the way that we manage both the supply and demand for water in our area.You will be responsible for providing advice and key insights into the media, using your top-level contacts, to help inform media strategies that support key business objectives.You will be securing media interviews for the CEO and Directors and providing regular media interview briefings to them to ensure they are fully prepared before broadcast media interviews and know the tricky issues that are dominating the headlines.You will monitor our media coverage and give regular updates on what our impact is and how it can be improved. Working alongside our Stakeholder teams you will be alert to what issues are likely to be on the horizon for us and feeding into their work streams.You will use your knowledge of the Utility Sector to suggest new topics to prepare releases and blogs on and be familiar with the topical issues that dominate the press headlines. You will feed into our “mission to explain” output to improve perceptions of the Company and the industry.From time to time, you will be required to answer the reactive media inquiries and prepare statements to the local press as and when these arise working alongside the production teams to prepare these.You will also be required to be part of our fast-fire reactive crisis communications team on standby out of hours, working on a regular rota basis. This is a real learning curve for anybody interested in the industry and how it operates as an emergency service particularly during hot weather spells and winter freeze and thaws. You will need a cool head, but it will help prepare you for you next step up the comms ladder.

Got what it takes to succeed?

Here at Affinity Water, we attract and nurture the top talent. It’s the pride we take in our delivery and performance. In order to excel in this role, you will have a passion for working within a bustling marketing and press environment with the flexibility to adapt to changing surroundings. You will be based in our Head office in Hatfield, however this role also requires some remote working. You will have at least 5 years’ experience of working in journalism at senior levels and have experience of producing blogs and digital content.

What’s in it for you?

You’ll be based in our modern and spacious offices within the heart of Hatfield Business Park with on-site bistro and parking facilities. If you fancy a walk or a bite to eat at lunch off-site, you won’t be short of choices.In return for all your excellent work, we’ll provide you with a double-matching pension scheme and a holiday allowance that increases with length of service, which means that the longer you stay, the more you gain!We are also committed to developing your career progression. and will support the cost of your professional fees to help you get to where you want to be.As a further thank you, we will give you access to a wide range of shopping and entertainment discounts. Who wouldn’t want money off their weekly shop or night out at the cinema? If that wasn’t enough, we’ll give you access to support of your wellbeing with tips such as healthy eating recipes and mindfulness techniques.

Benefits include:

• Salary £40-45k
• Hybrid Flexible working – Office based 3 days per week
• Company annual bonus
• 27 days holiday
• SMART Pension Scheme – we double match your contribution to 12%
• Discounts for Medical and Dental Insurance, Retail Outlets
• Volunteer days
• Company annual bonus
• Life Assurance
• Above all, our company culture is unique, personable, friendly and diverse and we welcome applications from all! You will have the opportunity to create, shape and drive something new for Affinity water with a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives.

Thirsty for more?

You can find out what it’s like to work at Affinity Water through our career site https://www.affinitywatercareers.co.uk/ where our colleagues share their career development stories and you can get a feel for our company culture.

Don’t forget to look at all the good work that we do at Affinity Water through our social media channels. You too can help shape our successful save water campaigns and make sure that there is enough water for the future. https://www.affinitywater.co.uk/saveourstreams/tips

Tell us how you would be a great fit for this role by following our quick and simple application process and we will respond back to you shortly.

Affinity Water