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Full time Assistant to Partner at Entertainment Public Relations Firm

Relevant, a bi-coastal Entertainment PR agency, is looking to hire a Executive Assistant for a New York based partner. The company specializes in publicity for actors, filmmakers, production companies and authors. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of assistant experience within the entertainment industry as well as a genuine interest in pursuing a career in personal publicity. This position offers hands on experience with the goal of growing within the company. The candidate will interface directly with clients as well as representatives from agencies. studios, networks, publications, talk shows and fashion designers.

Specific responsibilities include coordinating all details for client’s press such as interviews, photo sessions, junkets, premieres, press tours, travel and booking hair/makeup/wardrobe styling. Responsibilities for the partner include scheduling meetings, calls, travel and organizing day to day schedule. Essential skills include organization, ability to multitask and prioritize, exceptional writing skills and motivation with an eagerness to learn and be part of a team. Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint as well a working knowledge of social media. The company offers competitive salaries including overtime and full health benefits.

Please submit resume to; [email protected]

Relevant PR

Publicity Assistant – Entertainment

Are you a recent graduate, graduating soon or perhaps finishing up a PR internship? Would you be interested in working for an entertainment PR company that look after talent across Television, Lifestyle, Music, Radio, Podcasts and Books and more?

I am currently working on a fantastic Publicity Assistant role that will sit across all 3 of the current teams, so you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge in all areas, as well as assisting with day-to-day duties and upcoming events. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are looking to start your career in publicity and have a real passion for the entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain client diaries from managers
• Keep client diaries up to date
• Compile and write weekly/monthly client reports
• Keep a record of all pieces of coverage that run
• Monitor press online for all client mentions and forward them onto relevant publicists
• Ensure all clients are always up to date
• Book meeting rooms where appropriate
• Upkeep of the Google drive
• Ensure the website is always up to date
• General admin – collecting post, booking train tickets etc
• Book photographers and stylists etc where applicable
• Be responsible for shoot logistics, including meals, parking and travel
• Responsible for call sheets and invoices – submitting to those necessary
• Be creative and forward thinking on projects
• Create imaginative and creative PR plans/ pitches that will make clients and ideas stand out
• Assist on coordinating media invites
• Create press packs when required
• Assist red carpet media managing and arrivals at events
• Monitor newspapers for popular culture and current affairs
• Create and maintain good relationships with journalists
• Maintain a positive relationship with the press
• Build and maintain contacts within the industry
• Act as a liaison between the client, journalists and the general public.

You will have:

• Great communication skills
• Excellent written skills
• A keen interest in entertainment ideally across TV, Podcast, Radio, books etc
• A broad knowledge of the entertainment industry as a whole
• An understanding of PR
• Real team player attitude
• The ability to work well under pressure

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

Handle Recruitment

Sony Music is seeking an experienced Senior Communications Manager to tell the story of our company, record labels, artists, and executives. We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, to tell the stories – internally and externally – that differentiate Sony Music UK. We’re looking for a motivated and driven team player with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract role.

What you’ll do:

External Communication and PR:

• Lead PR and corp comms for Sony Music’s key initiatives including corporate news, executive moves, acquisitions, crisis comms, CSR efforts.
• Write press releases, speeches and briefing documents.Regularly develop and pitch stories and thought leadership ideas aligning with company goals.
• Oversee content strategy for Website and LinkedIn. Set KPIs and provide comprehensive campaign reporting and actionable insights.
• Develop and implement strategic media plans engaging with mainstream and social media, to build awareness and understanding among key stakeholders of Sony Music’s business strategies, market performance and brand position.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with key editors, journalists and influencers at business and trade outlets, and pitch stories and advertorial content aligning with company goals.
• Coordinate all industry awards and events submissions across the labels to ensure Sony Music is well represented.
• Review all employee interviews, panels and keynote speaking opportunities.
• Design and commission corporate adverts (EG. incl. industry award programmes).

Internal Communication:

• Draft all official internal communication across multiple platforms.
• Oversee and approve internal emails, newsletters, intranet, and work with the team to develop new channels and platforms.
• Engage with senior management to develop written material for internal and public distribution in support of company needs including internal communications and thought leadership initiatives.
• Work with labels and departments across the company and meet key internal stakeholders regularly to identify PR opportunities and then act upon them.
• Advise stakeholders and departments across the business on the best communications approach.
• Measurement: Analyse the effectiveness of projects and channels and provide insights on the most effective ways to reach employees

Who you are:

• Minimum of 5 years working in a communication and/or public relations role.
• Previous experience working in the music industry.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator. Excellent networking and relationship building skills and the ability to interact with confidence with all different levels and functions within an organization.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Exhibit professionalism and skills necessary to establish and maintain a high level of credibility, and diplomacy
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to deliver on multiple, concurrent priorities

What we give you:

• You join an inclusive, collaborative and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey
• A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
• An excellent range of benefits, like flexible working, core hours, childcare allowance, private medical cover, a generous pension scheme, life assurance and income protection, plus loads of music biz perks
• We invest in your professional growth & development

Sony Music Entertainment

AZIONE IS HIRING AN ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, DIGITAL/INFLUENCER IN LOS ANGELES + NEW YORK

We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results.

AZIONE was born in 2010 with the vision of being much more than a PR agency. We set out to inspire and empower each and every brand that we work with by building collaborative relationships founded on trust, creativity and high impact results. With our unique and proactive approach, we grow emerging companies into household names and shift consumer perception for some of today’s most widely recognized legacy brands, establishing them once again as disruptive, conversation leaders.

AZIONE prides itself on nearly a decade of building some of the most relevant brands of today such as REI, Sundays, TravisMathew, HOKA, FitFLOP, HigherDOSE, Lacoste, Mansur Gavriel, MZ Wallace, Caraway, Sunwink, PLANTA, and many more. We think of ourselves as a creative agency rooted in PR, and are anything but traditional.   Forbes named us one of the Top Agencies in America 2021.  

Job Description 

NY / CA- based award-winning agency AZIONE is looking for an experienced candidate to join its Digital/VIP division as an Account Director. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive network of relationships with celebrities, influencers (and people of substance with social followings), fashion stylists, publicist contacts, and industry agents and be able to lead client accounts and demonstrate a proven track record of running multiple clients and projects simultaneously and working on both paid and organic campaigns and partnerships.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 6-8 years VIP and influencer experience at a relevant agency, a proven list of relationships and a strong interest in relevant cultural events, a strong knowledge of social platforms and a portfolio showcasing relevant organic placements.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the development and execution of earned and paid creative campaigns/OKRs to ensure client objectives are achieved and expectations are exceeded 
• Collaborate with account teams to ensure that influencer selection, messaging, social guidelines, and materials are in line with brand messaging, aesthetic and overall strategy
• Oversee the implementation of digital campaigns, brand partnerships, and talent engagement initiatives
• Draft and update talent and entertainment contracts
• Execute partnerships with talent from post contract phase through campaign completion
• Manage the logistics (travel, shipping product, etc) to talent/influencers for a specific campaigns and programs
• Take responsibility and accountability for ongoing initiatives, clearly define account team roles, and provide guidance and tools to facilitate goal achievement and client success
• Research and provide suggestions of appropriate influencer/ talent and entertainment opportunities for client projects 
• Serve as senior client contact and digital influencer lead; address client issues thoughtfully and effectively. Only involve executive team when necessary.
• Anticipate and proactively offer solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned clients/initiatives
• Ignite steady drumbeat of proactive and inbound product requests, talent dressing opportunities, and entertainment event opportunities
• Develop and manage agency database of go-to talent, digital influencers and  brand advocates 
• Maintain and continuously grow network of powerful “turnkey” influencer, stylist, managers, celebrity and publicist relationships
• Stay apprised of new capabilities that are announced on existing social media platforms as well as new emerging social media platforms that are gaining popularity; Continuously stay up-to-date on best practices relating to reporting to underscore qualitative and quantitative ROI and impact of executed campaigns 
• Monitor and keep abreast of industry news and trends and report updates to team
• Oversee and maintain weekly and monthly recaps for all team projects
• Lead weekly calls with client and in-person meetings alongside senior team leadership
• Develop and contribute to the new business process including research, proposal and pitch preparation
• Manage growing digital/influencer team including, SAE, JAE, AC, and interns as assigned

Skills and Required Experience: 

• Proven relationships with key celebrity, stylist, publicist, manager and influencer contacts. 
• 6-8 years of experience working in fashion + accessories, performance lifestyle, and home category with experience managing multiple client accounts; agency experience is required. 
• Experience managing contracts between celebrities, influencers and brands. 
• Team leadership skills.
• Experience developing strategies through execution with a track record of proven results; experience developing goals for team and clients.
• Knowledge of the digital landscape and social media platforms. 
• Creative thinker and extremely detail oriented.
• Proven track record of dressing celebrities, a personal relationship database of top stylists, influencers and socials. 
• Understanding of the media landscape with experience conceptualizing digital campaigns from a PR lens.
• Experience pitching celebrity + VIP sightings to entertainment and lifestyle media in an effort to maximize press exposure for clients. 
• Hard-working and proactive candidate who is enthusiastic, works well within a team and has a passion for celebrity/VIP relations across all sectors.  
• Highly proficient with Digital Platforms and social media platforms. (HYPR and IMDB Pro knowledge a plus)
• Must be based in CA and NY

We offer 100% medical & dental coverage, bonus & commission, year long summer hours, 401K and several perks and incentives. You’ll be working in incredibly fun, collaborative environment, surrounded by great teammates in a fast-paced culture committed to excellence for our clients.   

Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

To apply, please send your resume to [email protected]. 

Visit AZIONEPR.com for more information on our company.

AZIONE

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for the world’s leading entertainment, education, and mission-driven brands. The Studio seeks a Production Designer with a background in print and digital mediums. This role will report to the Project Management Supervisor and support our clients in the arts, entertainment, nonprofit and higher education space.

What You’ll Do

The Production Designer works collaboratively with Art Directors, Copywriters, and other Designers to craft deliverables that support advertising campaigns across various mediums, including print, digital, and video. A key aspect of this role is print production and the ability to prep and release print files and mechanicals.

Our office is located in midtown Manhattan, and we are currently working in-office three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Sample Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Adapt, refine, and organize digital and print assets such as display media creative, paid social media ads, emails, and print materials.
• Codify, archive, and update graphic files.
• Ensure that our client’s brands are consistently represented through stunning and clear designs for print, digital, video and more.
• Prepare client- and vendor-ready files across digital and print
• Develop organized and annotated working files that can be easily used as templates for future projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and streamline processes within the production design team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver creative solutions with measurable outcomes.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on quality and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as a Production Artist (freelance or full time) in an agency setting
• A portfolio showcasing polished, well-thought design in lead and hands-on roles
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign)
• Expert print production proficiency and experience (projects including but not limited to out-of-home, direct mail, traditional publication placements)
• Experience setting up print-ready files and mechanicals
• Eagle-eye for details like spotting alignment issues and inconsistencies
• Strong sense of typography
• Dynamic and confident presentation skills to pitch ideas clearly and effectively
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced creative environment
• A deep understanding of how technical factors affect designing for both the digital space and traditional (print) space
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve efficiently, intelligently, and with positivity
• Experience with retouching and digital compositing

Benefits

We offer a competitive base salary and a range of benefits and perks:

• Salary range: $75,000 – $90,000, commensurate with experience
• Health care plan (medical, dental and vision)
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off package that includes vacation, sick, “life happens” days, birthdays, summer Fridays and public holidays
• Paid family leave
• Cold brew coffee, snacks and fresh fruit
• Wellness resources
• Special access to New York City’s arts and entertainment scene

We have been honored for our commitment to our team with workplace awards from Crain’s, Best Companies Group, Cynopsis, Digiday, and Fortune.

Our Company

The Studio at Situation Group crafts award-winning work for leading entertainment, education and mission-driven brands— WICKED on Broadway, The Metropolitan Opera, Columbia University, Harvard Online, and No Kid Hungry.

The Studio is part of Situation Group, a digital-first collective of award-winning advertising agencies.

Studio at Situation Group

A leading entertainment company is looking for a Publicity Assistant to join their team!

PAY: $20-$24/HR

HYBRID

JOB DETAILS

As a Publicity Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting the publicity/communications department with daily admin duties as well as gathering and distributing press related materials.

Responsibilities

• Revising and maintaining client databases
• Gathering and disseminating press clips
• Answering and directing phone calls
• Scheduling management and coordination
• Administering and processing invoices
• Organizing and arranging travel bookings and expenses
• Compiling and creating budgets

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of relative experience
• Degree in public relations, communications or Journalism – preferred
• Passionate about public relations
• Exceptional organization skills
• Perform various duties concurrently in a rapid-paced workplace
• Highly skilled in using social media, conducting web searches, and working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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Syndicatebleu

FOX 5/WNYW-MY 9/WWOR in New York is seeking an Associate Promotions Producer!

The Associate Producer will work with the Creative Team in writing, producing and editing promos for on-air, digital, and social media. The ideal candidate should be creative, highly organized with a strong interest in broadcast promotion & marketing and have a strong understanding of digital and social media marketing. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. In addition, the Associate Producer will support the Director of Creative Services and Producers on various projects and must be a team player and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities include: conceptualizing, writing, producing and editing news and entertainment on-air promos; create engaging social and digital content to share with our millions of followers; explore new and emerging social media platforms and identify growth opportunities; distribute assets for multi-media advertising buys; provide vacation relief for Log Coordinator and Producers; assist with production shoots, location scouts, music and video acquisitions and other projects as assigned.

Requirements include: minimum 1-2 years of experience in social media/digital marketing, television broadcasting, or related field preferred (this can include internships); excellent writing skills; strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment; strong knowledge of social media platforms; strong knowledge of video editing and a passion for creating compelling marketing content; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; must be a highly motivated team player with a positive attitude.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills is: $55,000 – $60,000 annually. The role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plain, paid time off and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.

Fox 5 (WNYW-TV New York)

Job Title: Public Relations Manager

Client Location: London – Hybrid

Starting: ASAP

Salary/Pay Rate: £31.30 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 9 Months

Job Description:

Our client, a multinational technology company, is seeking a PR Manager to join their team for a period of 9 months. You will primarily cover Europe, however ad hoc support in MENA and India will also be required. Within this role you can expect to engage and manage international PR agencies, support the media relations and support with regular internal reporting.

This is a hybrid role paying £31.30 per hour (PAYE).

Role responsibilities:

• Manage proactive PR around tentpole events
• Identify news moments and create news assets
• Develop and implement the onsite media approach
• Support with content reviews of marketing-created materials
• Draft and lead on approvals for press content
• Manage London-based PR agency
• Help streamline processes
• Review marketing-created content

Required skills:

• PR experience either in house or at an agency
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Media relations experience
• Excellent writing ability
• Knowledge of working across Europe and or internationally (beneficial)
• European language(s) capability (beneficial)
• Understanding of the advertising industry (beneficial)

**Please note that if you haven’t received a response within 48 working hours, your application has been unsuccessful at this time**

Client Description:

Our Client is a FTSE 100, multinational technology company no longer known for just one thing. Their areas of expertise include e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, artificial intelligence, original entertainment… the list goes on. Despite being primarily digital, their aim is to be the most customer-centric company in the world.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

Aquent UK

£34-£38K – A PR agency of choice who, due to a number of exciting new business wins, are seeking to expand with an Account Manager to join their amazing Property & Design team working across a variety of luxury property, architecture, and interior design projects/brands.

Your clients will be upmarket property developers architects and designers and you’ll have the opportunity to entertain journalists and develop contacts as well as attend and support high profile events and parties in the fashion, music and film worlds. Plus you will get the opportunity to experience some wonderful venues.

The Candidate

• Relevant sector PR experience ideally agency side, but in-house for a brand in the property sector also considered.
• Excellent network of property and design press contacts.
• Strong time management skills.
• Dynamic, confident personality.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior colleagues.
• A passion for property and design 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 £34-£38K.
• 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

Job description:

The Peninsula London is seeking a talented Director of Communications & Partnerships, to work with the Director of Sales & Marketing and lead the Communications team. An essential part of this role will be to introduce and ignite local and international brand partners, by developing relationships with key influencers from global luxury brands, local luxury boutiques, fashion, design, art, entertainment, philanthropy, and royalty to increase brand awareness and elevate brand image.

• An exceptional opportunity to join our high-profile flagship hotel opening in London
• Market leading remuneration, service charge and attractive benefits
• Join our award-winning group, working alongside a highly experienced team

Key Accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing and Department Heads to develop the hotel’s annual brand partnerships and communications strategy, activities, and implementation
• Responsible for the communications team, to develop creative and innovative content to support, product introduction, service offerings and new technologies
• Establish processes to generate a stream of engaging news and promote The Peninsula London through targeted channels, working alongside copywriters and PR agencies to create content that upholds standards
• Oversee The Peninsula London press activities, liaising with key stakeholders to secure positive coverage in target media channels while building on and maintain relationships, providing relevant information and ensuring all concerns or queries are managed efficiently
• Responsible for the overall planning and supervision of key projects including but not limited to, brand filming, product shoots, high profile events and the Grand Opening Party
• Executes and uses proven strategies to ensure the hotel events and partnerships are representative of The Peninsula brand

General Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience in communications or public relations in the luxury consumer, hotel, or travel industries
• Must have excellent copywriting skills and attention to detail
• The successful candidate must be able to make strong and long-lasting connections with exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong connections with media outlets in the hospitality and hotel industry
• Fluent English communication proficiency

We are delighted to receive your CV and will liaise with suitable candidates directly. 

The Peninsula Hotels