Assistant Publicist

Job Description

 

• GALA PR is on the lookout for an enthusiastic, motivated and live-events-loving Assistant Publicist to join its growing team.

• The role will focus on supporting the team across key client accounts which include major UK festivals and live entertainment businesses. There will also be a focus on providing insights around social media and digital strategy for all clients. 

 

About GALA PR

 

• GALA PR is the live events and entertainment PR agency.

• With a wealth of experience looking after some of the biggest names in entertainment, live events, music and showbiz, GALA PR delivers a strategic, no-nonsense approach to PR driven by relevancy and creativity for all of our clients.

• GALA PR was established in early 2020 and is now one of the UK’s fastest-growing entertainment PR agencies, boasting a diverse and exciting client base. Find out more at https://galapr.co.uk/

The Candidate

 

• We’re looking for someone who is positive, savvy to social media trends, keen to consistently broaden their media knowledge and has their finger on the pulse with all things live events, music and entertainment.

• Our industry is fast-paced – so you’ll need to be organised, excellent with time management and attention to detail, while being able to juggle various clients and projects.

• You’ll also be a part of the on-site PR team, working to manage the press office at festivals around the UK over the summer season. This is a real perk of the job but also a very busy period, so you’ll need to be ready to get stuck in to some hard, but rewarding work.

• Most importantly, we want you to be a core part of the GALA team as the agency starts to really grow! So you’ll share in our vision and work with the team to drive the agency forward.

 

Role Requirements 

 

• Supporting on creating and delivering PR strategy alongside the GALA team

• Providing insight into social media strategy across GALA’s clients

• Supporting the team on client and project research and brainstorming sessions for new business

• Media relations – building rapport with journalists and key contacts in social media and influencer management

• Drafting press releases and supporting the team with pitching and announcements

• Admin tasks across GALA’s clients including maintaining coverage logs and media lists, drafting weekly reports and post campaign wraps

 

More Detail

 

• Salary up to £21k p/a doe

• We’ll mix remote and in-person working

 

To Apply

 

• Get in touch with alex@galapr.co.uk

• Please send your CV, and a brief intro about you, and why you think you’re the right person for the job. And if you’re new to PR, explain why the role and industry interests you.

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