Associate Director, Public Relations

Our Client a Tech Giant in the publishing space is looking to hire an Associate Director, Public Relations (TEMP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize, research, and execute creative consumer PR outreach strategies and campaigns resulting in frequent positive press attention for client with an emphasis on our original audio content releases (which include podcasts, genre-bending audio entertainment, audiobooks, etc.)
• Develop and maintain high-level relationships with key media in the entertainment, music, tech and lifestyle categories across print, digital, broadcast and new media.
• Independently own project campaign responsibilities, pitching earned media content with a focus on features while proactively managing widespread media relations.
• Operate as an client’s communications liaison by establishing and maintaining relationships across the company to ensure every PR opportunity is maximized and successes are amplified.
• Build strategies to ideate and activate on opportunities within the marketing communications space as it specifically relates to priority content campaign activations/stunts.
• Advocate and expand on a holistic approach across content teams, creating synergies and efficiencies and establishing close alignment with key stakeholders managing events, talent relations, social media and content marketing.
• Collaborate on internal and external entertainment Awards strategies, contributing to a robust and deliberate approach to entertainment and audio awards.
• Elevate and expand talent relations activities to engage with influential talent/influencers resulting in consumer communications opportunities.
• Develop consumer and B2B presence at annual events and festivals, expanding press activities that compliment marketing and event activations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on execution of media-facing opportunities such as conferences, panels, speaking engagements, interviews, etc.

Key Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a publicity capacity required, with a preference for agency or in-house experience on a media-facing entertainment public relations/communication team.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• Extensive public relations, talent relations and entertainment events experience
• Pre-existing strong media and entertainment industry relationships
• Ability to independently run original content communications campaigns from start to finish – taking initiative, defining goals clearly, and remaining results-oriented in the face of obstacles.
• Experience working on and promoting some or all of these areas: TV/Film, Audio, Tech, Music, Theater, and Publishing
• Passion for the entertainment field, and for client’s core mission to improve lives through storytelling, the company’s commitment to urban revitalization, and its disruptive, technology-driven culture.
• Comfort and ease working with various teams and navigating overlapping responsibilities without conflict.
• Organized and detail-orientated with strong project management skills.
• An established track record of outstanding judgment in fast-paced, high-profile environment, particularly in dealing with time-sensitive, confidential and/or controversial matters.
• Oral and written communication—exceptional writing skills, varies writing style to meet needs of project; speaks clearly and persuasively; possesses ability to engage others; actively participates in meetings.
• Strategic thinking – the ability to simultaneously focus on holistic thinking and tactical results.
• Research skills—ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, present evaluations, and summarize key findings precisely and succinctly.
• Proven ability to embody client’s People Principles

High Bridge Consulting LLC