Talent Casting Calls and Auditions

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!

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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

Paid Media Coordinator

Wasted Talent – The Face, Mixmag & Kerrang

Full time

Hybrid working, 4 days in London office

Reports to: Projects Director

Wasted Talent is a global network of music and lifestyle media brands. Our family includes the biggest and most influential music, culture and entertainment platforms: Mixmag, Kerrang! and The Face.

Overseen by the Media Strategist, you will manage our commercial media campaign from media planning to implementation, delivery and reporting, across the Wasted Talent network, The Face, Mixmag and Kerrang!

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the entire media process of a commercial project from brief through to implementation and reporting
• Collaborate with the Partnerships team in the creation of media plans
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure best in class media delivery in response to a client brief
• Implement and manage ad campaigns across various platforms including Meta, TikTok and Google to ensure successful project delivery
• Liaise with third parties to set up display campaigns and ensure cross-project success. Monitor available display inventory across The Wasted Talent network
• Manage campaign media costs to ensure campaigns deliver within budget and monthly reporting to the Head of Operations
• Produce end of campaign analysis reports for Clients, Partnerships team and Head of Operations
• Point of call for clients and media agencies on tagging requirements, campaign performance and results 
• Build relationships with key media partners and technology vendors to deliver the best service and opportunities for clients
• Execute tests, collect and analyse data, identify trends and insights to maximise performance
• Continue to develop your knowledge in trends across social, paid media, and display. Present learnings and continue to educate the wider team

Essential skills 

• Prior experience in paid social
• Experience in a media agency environment
• Experience in a fast paced environment
• Proactive approach to learning
• Excellent problem solving and solution finding skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets

Desired skills

Prior media planning experience

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to jobs@​theface.​com

The Face Magazine

Job Summary

The Associate Media Director is responsible for the planning of all media for a group of markets. This includes media research, development, and presentation of media plans. This person also supervises a Media Planner with market assignments in their region.

Responsibilities

· Lead Media contact with account service teams

· Lead Media contact with Regional Marketing team

· Attend regional client meetings

· Develop media strategies and tactical recommendations for a set of regional markets

· Review planning cost tools and media calendars for accuracy

· Approve annual broadcast CPPs

· Approve monthly billing & budget reconciliation

· Quarterly market reviews of calendars & budgets

· Review PBA/SQAD reports quarterly

· Approve Fringe media plans

· Review Supplemental Plans

· Sponsorship Approval

Shared responsibility with Director

· Approval of team media presentations

· Develop training tools for planning team

· Create POV’s on new media vehicles

Client responsibilities

· Direct media planning responsibilities for a list of client markets

· Attend client meetings (in person and conference calls)

· Review monthly media budgets with account service

· Build and present media recommendations

· Develop broadcast CPPs

· Develop/maintain planning cost tool and media calendars

· Negotiate/place OOH/Print

· Sponsorship evaluations

· Develop Fringe and/or Supplemental plans as needed

· Create market snapshots

· Secure media approval form from Account Service that authorizes media purchases

· Review TV/Cable/Radio authorizations for accuracy

· Review Digital authorizations for accuracy

· Review Fringe/Supplemental authorizations for accuracy

General duties

· Keep Directors informed of workflow and market challenges

· Train and mentor Media Planner and Jr. Media Planner

· Oversee Branded Accounts management assigned to team

· Foster a positive attitude among fellow agency associates

· Attend weekly staff meeting, contribute to the communication and sharing with Media Team

· Manages all projects on time and on budget

· Completes expense reports no longer than 30 days after expense incurred

· Adheres to all company policies

· Assists with other agency projects, as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 5+ years’ related experience and/or training
• Advertising agency experience preferred
• Have excellent presentation skills
• Special Position Requirements: 10% Travel

ABOUT MOROCH PARTNERS

Moroch Partners is a leading full-service, independent marketing and communications agency based in Dallas, with experience activating campaigns in most markets in the U.S. as well as some in Canada and Mexico. Moroch was built to ignite relationships with brands and consumers at the local level, and do it at a scale. And because of that, their talent, tools, and approach are shaped by looking at the business from the ground up. Moroch clients include McDonald’s, Planet Fitness, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, Ace Hardware, Tenet Hospitals, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Midas, among others. For further information on Moroch and its brands, please visit moroch.com.

This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, nor is it intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties necessary to perform the job. The Moroch Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Moroch

Overview

OMG23 is the Omnicom Media Group agency dedicated to Walt Disney Studios, Disney+ and Disney’s multiple television networks. At OMG23, we have the privilege of partnering with Disney on the planning, buying and implementation of its integrated ad campaigns for some of the entertainment industry’s most iconic brands. Our Walt Disney Studios team works on titles that include a wide variety of blockbuster films distributed under the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century, and Searchlight banners. We are also proud to be Disney’s Agency of Record for their premier television networks including ABC, ABC News, Disney Channels, Freeform, National Geographic and FX. We live movies and TV. If you do too, see below for an opportunity to join our team.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply if the below describes your experience and talents:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience offline + digital media planning
• A solid understanding of all media types, including Broadcast, Print, Outdoor and Digital
• Strong team management and interpersonal communication
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent skills in MS Office: Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of syndicated research, ad serving, media billing tools a plus

Responsibilities

The Integrated Associate Director (IAD) is responsible for collaborating with clients to help lead the strategic direction with the team. The AD is responsible for communicating with the specialized disciplines, i.e. Activation, Broadcast Traffic, Digital Project Management and Search/Social to develop a holistic campaign strategy (i.e. on/offline implementation), which supports client goals. The AD is also responsible for identifying and educating on emerging market trends and technologies as they relate to specific campaigns.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for communicating with management on account and group status
• Identify client goals/objectives and lead the development of strategies and tactics for current campaigns
• Stay current with consumer consumption habits, ‘first-to-market’ opportunities and emerging technologies
• Provide POV for staff and clients on new technologies and vendor partners
• Build strong relationships with senior-level client counterparts and manage day to day relationships
• Manage team of supervisors, planners and assistant media planners in the development, implementation and maintenance of multiple and simultaneous media plans within the offline and online environment
• Manage on/offline budgets for all campaigns across Disney fiscal year
• Analyze competitive activity in the marketplace
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of on/offline marketing and advertising as well as an understanding of media concepts and terms, creative and budget requirements
• Ability to write clearly and concisely and present orally in an articulate and confident manner
• Thorough knowledge of the dynamics of media: how each media element performs alone, how they perform together and how they are constantly changing
• Lead the account and media teams in the development of campaign post reports
• Responsible for facilitating each team member’s development

OMG23

Director, Platform (PR and Communications)

NYC (hybrid – must be based close to NYC)

Us.

Colleague is an independently-owned executive placement firm with a deep bench of highly motivated executives in the comms, public affairs, marketing, advertising, non-profit, public relations and management/administrative spaces. Based in NYC with a reach that extends across the U.S., our clients range from entertainment marketing agencies to venture capital firms to lobbyists, and they work with major brands that move culture: HBO, Meta, Ford, Uber, Broadway, Walmart, Bloomberg, the Times Square Alliance, and Verizon, among many others. Colleague is a woman and minority-owned business, and diversity and inclusion are top of mind in every search we undertake. Learn more at colleaguetalent.com

Our client.

Our client is a unique differentiated venture capital fund investing in early-stage consumer technology startups that operate in heavily regulated markets. Our client has been responsible for launching many high-profile tech companies that serve a critical role in our day to day lives (you have some of them on your phone, for sure). They’re a strategic investor that deploys both capital and political expertise to help startups break through regulatory barriers and operate at full speed. Our client is highly informed about matters of politics, governance, the media and culture, and is seeking an entrepreneurial media relations expert at the director-level to craft innovative brand stories, pitch the media (both tech and general media), and work in partnership with portfolio CEOs and other senior leaders to help them tell their story.

This is a unique opportunity to work on comms campaigns both for the VC brand and its portfolio companies. The ideal candidate has experience working in tech or at a VC fund. They are an innovative communications strategist who thinks beyond funding announcements (though that it part of the job) to expertly articulate the usefulness, and positive disruption of the portfolio companies. Ideally 5-6+ years of experience, based in or around NYC, and able to work part of the time in the office.

The Director, Platform will report directly to the fund co-founder and managing partner.

What you’ll be doing.

• Develop and implement external communications strategies for a mix of early-stage tech portfolio companies – and for the fund itself – leveraging your existing relationships with tech and general interest media
• Generate a steady stream of earned media coverage through holistic press campaigns and proactive outreach based on the news of the day
• Counsel portfolio company leaders on comms strategies – earned media, thought leadership campaigns, public speaking opportunities etc – to raise the profile of business critical campaigns
• Write and edit persuasive external documents such as media strategies, press releases, media alerts, pitches, speeches and talking points
• Pitch and place op-eds, letters to the editor, and thought leadership pieces
• Have an informed POV about – and contribute robustly to the senior team’s overall discussion of – the state of tech today, politics, public affairs, finance, healthcare, general business and culture

Qualifications

• 5-6+ years of experience developing and executing sophisticated media plans and strategies at a tech PR firm, a VC, or at a tech brand
• Trusted relationships with journalists and editors – at major news media outlets, at state and local media outlets, and at tech publications
• A love of pitching the media yourself – creating the strategy but excited to pick up the phone or send an email directly
• An understanding of comms outside of media relations: thought-leadership, social media, speech writing, etc.
• A clear, concise writer and communicator
• Self-reliant, results oriented and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Great oral and interpersonal skills
• 4-year degree

Salary commensurate with experience.

Colleague Executive Search

New York, NY or Schaumburg, IL

Hybrid (50% onsite, 50% remote)

TouchTunes is the world’s largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, with our connected jukeboxes featured in over 65,000 locations globally. Our music experience inspires emotional connections in shared spaces, enhancing the way people interact with each other and their environment. Millions of songs are played daily across the TouchTunes network, with our popular mobile app driving the vast majority of plays.

We are looking for an experienced performance media leader who will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, measurement and optimization of performance media campaigns for business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the paid media strategy, budget and plans with a focus on driving new user acquisition and conversion across paid search, social, OLV, display and other media tactics.
• Accountable media analytics and reporting dashboards to track campaign performance and show CAC/LTV. Elevate our reporting to clearly show an overview of results, insights and actionable recommendations.
• Lead and manage the relationship with our paid media agency to ensure current and future media plans are in place, key deliverables are being met and all channels are meeting and/or exceeding goals.
• Create actionable and meaningful program KPIs and aid in analytics and systems integrations for proper tracking and attribution.
• Partner with internal creative team and external agency partners to manage the production of campaign assets.
• Run A/B tests in order to optimize creative assets and messaging.
• Be thought leader on media industry trends and best practices to share with internal marketing team.

Skills & Competencies:

• 4-7 years’ experience in performance media marketing creating, managing and delivering paid search, social and display media plans, strategies and budget
• Retail and mobile app industry experience strongly preferred
• Music industry experience a plus
• An analytical mind with aptitude for statistics & math
• Proven ability to synthesize data & results, identify trends & key findings, and fuel content strategies
• Thorough understanding of, and hands on experience, managing integrated media campaigns, including programmatic digital

Perks:

• Working in a culture that likes to drive constant innovation
• Competitive insurance packages (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited sick time
• Pet insurance
• Competitive 401K package with company match
• Hybrid working environment
• Access to Udemy for unlimited training programs
• WorkLifeWell, provider of on-demand behavioral health management including wellness classes, workshops and yoga.
• Pre-tax benefits: Commuter, Dependent Care FSA etc.

Work Requirements:

• In an effort to protect our fellow employees, their families and our customers, TouchTunes requires all employees working onsite to receive the COVID-19 vaccination with exemptions only for limited reasons required by law.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Up to 10% travel.

TouchTunes is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. TouchTunes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Apply Now

TouchTunes

Director, Public Relations and Communications

New York, NY (50% onsite, 50% remote)

TouchTunes is the world’s largest in-venue interactive music and entertainment platform, with our connected jukeboxes featured in over 65,000 locations globally. Our music experience inspires emotional connections in shared spaces, enhancing the way people interact with each other and their environment. Millions of songs are played daily across the TouchTunes network, with our popular mobile app driving the vast majority of plays.

We are looking for a seasoned Public Relations and Communications Director to develop and implement our company communications strategy and plans. In this role you will drive corporate messaging, serve as representative with the press, oversee internal communications and support the growth of our social media channels.

Day to Day:

• Establish a corporate communications and company reputation strategy for all key TouchTunes constituencies — Employees, Investors, Customers, and Prospects — that elevates TouchTunes vision, mission and positioning
• Build fully integrated marketing communications initiatives to effectively position and promote both internally and externally the organization and its products and services
• Lead the development of all internal and external communications through consultation with company leadership, including electronic, digital and print communications with staff, marketing materials, websites and client engagement communications
• Work within the marketing team to manage various communication channels that drive marketing and communication objectives.
• Manage crisis communications and escalation processes and procedures cross functionally in partnership with leadership teams.
• Develop, edit, and distribute all corporate press releases
• Help create engaging internal communication plans tailored toward employees and prospective talent
• Solicits, obtains and reports upon industry, market and competitor intelligence related to marketing, communications and events
• Develop press contacts and networks to engage and aid in communication strategies.

Your Profile:

• 10+ years corporate communications, public relations and media experience working with technology either in-house or with an agency
• Experience in strategic planning, communication planning and management, marketing and public relations
• Outstanding communication and presentational skills (written, oral, listening, influencing, coaching, strategic communication planning)
• Confidence working with executives in high pressure settings, under tight and unexpected deadlines
• Proficient in the development of integrated communications plans as well as crisis communications
• Must demonstrate leadership competencies such as teamwork, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills, and negotiating
• Must possess strong meeting organization and facilitation skills
• Comfortable working in a matrixed team and working environment
• Ability to create written strategic plans
• Ability to develop creative, industry-leading tactics and execution
• Highly collaborative and ability to work with a variety of stakeholders to achieve results
• Ability to coach executives in developing compelling messaging and delivering effective communications

Perks:

• Working in a culture that likes to drive constant innovation
• Competitive insurance packages (health, dental, vision)
• Unlimited sick time
• Pet insurance
• Competitive 401K package with company match
• Hybrid working environment
• Access to Udemy for unlimited training programs
• WorkLifeWell, provider of on-demand behavioral health management including wellness classes, workshops and yoga.
• Pre-tax benefits: Commuter, Dependent Care FSA etc.

Work Requirements:

• In an effort to protect our fellow employees, their families and our customers, TouchTunes requires all employees working onsite to receive the COVID-19 vaccination with exemptions only for limited reasons required by law.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Travel 5-10%

TouchTunes is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. TouchTunes provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TouchTunes

Chapter 2,  a leading global communications firm with teams in NY and LA,, is seeking a dynamic candidate to join our agency leading our Cannabis Division. The Cannabis Division PR Director  full-time role will report directly to our Cannabis Division’s Vice President or Lead as well as the agency’s senior leadership. Across all divisions, our PR Directors strategize, manage, and lead the execution of our client’s day-to-day PR efforts and campaigns, exercising their strong relationships with media, clients, and external partners. 

The ideal candidate for this role must possess in-depth knowledge of the global cannabis industry and public relations and communications tactics and strategies. This candidate must be a strong, highly organized and communicative leader who can easily direct multiple accounts and projects. We are looking for senior level PR talent – candidates who are passionate and proactive in their work and show relevant experience and proficiency. We are looking for excellent writing/pitching, editing, and events management skills, as well as being an experienced and skilled strategist and a top notch communicator. This role must perform well under pressure, know how to navigate strong personalities and handle nuanced, complex professional communications and problem-solving. 

While our agency runs from a space where creativity, teamwork, and collaboration thrive, we are eager for this role to be a trusted, consistent, respected resource for our cannabis clients and leader for our team. We trust our Directors to lead constructive communication, managing campaign challenges, and optimization with informed experience and autonomy. Chapter 2 is a family so please come with heart.

Responsibilities:

• Be a thoughtful and empowering leader of our purpose-driven communications agency
• Direct and mentor our Cannabis division team to drive client goals and KPIs
• Serve as main contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships with them and overseeing the day-to-day account direction of cannabis clients; relay information and updates accordingly to Division Lead(s) and internal team as necessary
• Address campaigns opportunities and obstacles thoughtfully and effectively
• Create and work with the team to execute client campaign strategies through carefully crafted communication and PR plans that interlock with client’s objectives
• Collaborate with clients directly on their messaging and visual assets; oversee the production, editing, and dissemination of press/marketing materials including client pitches, releases, media alerts, and bios making them dynamic and press worthy
• Oversee development of press lists including top tier, regional, cannabis trade, and niche media contacts 
• Assist in securing top-level media that aligns with client press targets and embodies the brand’s voice; must secure larger brand feature stories, profiles, and product placement
• Lead execution of active communication, pitching, press release distribution and opportunity securement for online, print, broadcast and podcast media who cover cannabis industry and the powerful voices of change we work with; Initiate new, creative pitches and brand building opportunities and organize pitch calendars
• Communicate on a daily basis with editors/media (and our other divisions) outside of cannabis (business, fashion, lifestyle, design, technology and entertainment industry channels
• Review all client marketing assets and media lists before distribution to ensure they are cohesive with campaign objectives and narrative
• Work with Senior Management and Division Lead(s) in building cohesive, strategic and impactful communications campaigns 
• Oversee agency organization, staffing of events, event logistics, interviews, seeding initiatives, activations, etc with greater team and divisions as relevant to the client campaign(s) and Cannabis Division initiatives 
• Ensure timely and precise monthly client reporting and deliverables 
• Brainstorm, present, and lead unique opportunities to continue to elevate Chapter 2’s profile in the industry

Requirements:

• A minimum of 6+ years of full-time experience working with a top agency or brand in a Public Relations capacity; applicants with prior cannabis related experience will be prioritized
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with team management and leadership
• Strong time management skills, ability to multitask, intelligent – this role requires managing many different areas of PR simultaneously
• Does not get stressed under pressure, always moves with poise
• Fundamental knowledge and understanding of Cannabis, and Health & Wellness industries
• A strong work ethic with the ability to work remotely with teams
• Ability to actively engage both colleagues and clients in open communication
• Desire to learn and further develop an appreciation for the Cannabis industry
• Team player with great communication skills; able to work with others as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills; attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and Direct time effectively
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dropbox, Google programs, MuckRack, and social media platforms

COMPENSATION: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• PTO + Wellness Days
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance available to full-time employees
• 401K program
• Employee Mental Health Program
• Continuation of New Business Incentive Program

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION: Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected] with the subject line reading “Cannabis Division PR Director Position.” Please no phone calls or emailing additional members of the team. Only those who follow instructions for resume submission will be considered.  

Chapter 2

Be part of the creative, journalistic engine that powers our daily show.

Every weekday at noon, This Is Nashville provides a platform for real conversation. WPLN’s first-ever daily show brings a wide range of topics to life by centering diverse voices from across the city and region alongside in-depth original reporting and the latest on the day’s top news.

As one of three multimedia producers, you will find and book engaging guests, produce top-notch audio and digital content to help shape the sound, focus and editorial direction of This Is Nashville. You’ll be responsible for making clear and professional editorial, audio and social media decisions as part of a tight-knit team and under the pressure of daily deadlines.

We’re looking for someone with superior creative and editorial judgment who fully grasps our community-first approach and knows what kinds of conversations will make listeners lean in. In addition to production chops, we’re looking for a candidate who displays a clear grasp on the current media environment and a demonstrated ability to use digital platforms like Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok to maximize audience engagement with our content.

If you want to help audiences understand and connect with local issues and their fellow community members, while also shaping the sound and direction of a show, this job is for you. (Extra points for bringing humor and thoughtfulness to a fast-paced news environment.)

What is This Is Nashville?

This Is Nashville is the flagship daily show from WPLN News and Nashville Public Radio. Since our launch in March 2022, we have interviewed hundreds of people on wide-ranging topics, from Nashville nightlife to domestic violence. Our show is a journey into the identity of Nashville, and a lot of our work dives into our history and its significance to the city we know today.

We’ve taken listeners out into the field with us on a quest to find the purple martins, a night out at one of few remaining lesbian bars in the country, a celebration in Promise Land, Tennessee, and a hike to find a rare and extremely valuable ‘miracle plant.’

WPLN News is the newsroom of Nashville Public Radio, a community-licensed, nonprofit news outlet that strives to cover our region with context, courage and respect. Within the newsroom, our collaborative and diverse team works together to help every journalist realize their potential on the job, while also giving them space to live a full life outside of it. We strive to perform at the highest level: In recent years, our newsroom has received a Peabody, a National Murrow Award and a Pulitzer finalist nod, as well as the Daniel Schorr Prize for the best public media journalist under 35.

How does the application and selection process work?

• Cover letter. Please explain why you bring what we’re looking for.
• Clips. Please upload four examples of your work and an explanation of why you’ve chosen these examples. Audio is most welcome.
• Resume. Please keep it to one page, and submit it as a PDF. (No need to include your references on this — we’ll ask you for those later if you make it to the finalist round.)
• Deadline to apply: March 24, 2023

Our search committee will evaluate those materials on the following criteria:

• Production chops. We’d like to see strong ideas for what makes a compelling segment.
• Calm and creativity in a daily news environment. This job will involve juggling logistical details and problem-solving. Our workflow is designed to minimize the daily pressure, but if a crisis ensues, how will you handle it?
• Commitment to equity. We want to see a clear and demonstrated ability in reaching out to and including diverse communities.
• Community engagement. Building and maintaining new and meaningful source relationships is a must. We need to see a clear ability to do that.
• Quality and range in past work. We want to see your range as a journalist. What are your areas of focus and how do you build your repertoire for them?

Audio skills are a plus.

After rating each application, our search committee will choose a set of finalists to interview. Finalists will then be asked to complete a brief production exercise, and a second round of interviews. If you do not make it to the finalist round, we will alert you by email as promptly as possible. (No ghosting here.)

Physical Demands

The employee in this position is frequently standing, walking, or sitting; using hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing.

Lifts Weight or Exerts Force Work Environment

The employee in this position may regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Vision

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Salary Information

$50,000+ (Negotiable based on experience)

About Nashville Public Radio

Nashville Public Radio serves Middle Tennessee by providing trusted in-depth news, engaging music, and unique cultural programs on 90.3 FM WPLN News, WNXP, Nashville Classical Radio, and our various digital platforms. For more than 60 years, listeners have turned to this community supported service for programming that inspires conversation and curiosity, educates, and entertains. Our values are

• To operate the station at the highest level of professional standards and integrity.
• To be responsive to our listeners, members, supporters, and public.
• To exhibit mutual respect for our peers and audience.
• To value the member and community support that our station receives.
• To work together in an environment that encourages participation and sharing of the decisions that affect the station and our listeners.

Nashville Public Radio is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our hiring. Nashville Public Radio is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Nashville Public Radio offers a generous benefit package including medical, vision, dental, and an robust Employee Assistance Program inclusive of six free sessions of counseling each year and basic legal assistance. Long-term disability and life insurance are provided at no cost to employees. We also have up to 40 days of paid parental or medical leave, inclusive for adoptive and/or foster parents.

In addition to these benefits, employees receive vacation and sick leave, access to a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and 13 paid holidays, 2 of which are floating to employee preference.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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