The Company
freuds Group comprises a mix of leading communications agencies, uniting a diverse group of specialists to create a family of unrivaled and unstoppable thinkers and doers.
freuds only takes on work once we know we can make a real difference. We join the dots between insight, strategy, creativity, and measurement – and our sheer love of the work – to build campaigns that create tailored and meaningful impact. We then bring the work to life through our unrivaled connectivity.
Headquartered in London, with offices in New York and experience in global operations, our team of 250 consultants spans insight, communications planning and strategy, media activation, social media, stakeholder relations, content production, film making, and event production.
The Team
Podium is a division within freuds housing our sport, entertainment & culture offerings. The division houses a range of publicists specializing in sport & entertainment, whilst also offering the opportunity to work across a range of different clients. The division works closely with the wider freuds group, offering unrivaled connectivity, experiences, and opportunities.
The entertainment team within freuds works across a range of disciplines, including unit publicity, theatrical film campaigns, streamer publicity campaigns, and premieres & live events.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate (AM) who will be involved in a range of TV & film publicity campaigns, as well as live events. We operate an integrated publicity team so you will be expected to have a strong knowledge of UK online and offline journalists. You will be a key player in driving the creative ambition of the client and have a proven ability to develop and deliver impactful publicity strategies and campaigns, generating excellent results. You take pride in delivering excellent work and regularly exceed expectations.
You are hungry for responsibility, new challenges, and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest campaigns & events in entertainment
Responsibilities:
> Be an integral part of a team delivering best-in-class publicity campaigns for a range of clients
> Confidentially lead day-to-day activities on a project will minimally input or instruction.
> Secure the confidence of the client, becoming their day-to-day first point of contact
> Have solid experience, and be confident in, talent handling and dealing with talent reps
> Have experience, and be confident in, operating on red carpets / live events
> Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the current UK media landscape
> Demonstrate excellent knowledge of main social media platforms utilized by our clients
> Demonstrate excellent knowledge of the current entertainment landscape in the UK, US, and globally
> Be confident in creating original, project-specific creative publicity ideas & activations
> Contributing strategy and solutions and proactively introducing new ideas to improve the project, and overcome unexpected obstacles
> Nurture ongoing close relationships with a pool of journalists who know you personally. Ensure that they will take your call and listen to ideas you pitch on behalf of your clients
> Demonstrate a sound knowledge of UK influencers relevant to your projects, how to work with them, and when to utilize them on campaigns
> Demonstrate a desire to work on additional projects within the wider Podium division as needed (e.g., Culture, Sport, etc)
Other information
Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not possible to respond directly to all applicants, only to those whose candidacy is being pursued. In addition, the length of the recruitment process varies based on the vacancy needs. Traditionally, the process takes approximately 3-4 weeks. Therefore, your patience is greatly appreciated.
freuds are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and representative team. Whatever your race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability – we want to hear from you
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