Talent Publicist - Entertainment
Here at Handle, we are currently working with a leading entertainment PR company that work with a growing client list of household names across TV, music, radio, events, podcasts, books, lifestyle, and more are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic publicist to join the Talent team. In this role you will need to have a minimum of one year's PR experience, excellent communication skills and a fantastic eye for detail.
If you are looking for a step up from a Junior Publicist position, this could be the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage press elements of client of client brand partnerships
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Oversee strategy execution of the companies PR entertainment clientele
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Manage client campaigns
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Oversee the day to day running of publicity campaigns
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Create publicity that will make clients stand out
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Deliver a fully integrated PR service by pitching to press, TV and radio
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Act as a liaison between the client, media, and general public
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Compile schedules, attend shoots, red carpets, press trips and both face-to-face and telephone interviews
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Write and distribute media materials
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Respond to media enquiries
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Manage the weekly and monthly press reports
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Handle high profile stories and manage media frenzy in a tactical manner
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Regularly communicate with clients and manage expectations
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Keep up to date with trends in the industry and share this knowledge with the team, clients, and stakeholders
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Build relationships with external stakeholders such as labels, agents, promoters, and management
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Identify new business opportunities to contribute to pitch meetings
You will have:
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Previous experience working in PR
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Experience working with talent
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Excellent communication skills
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Great organisational skills
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An eye for detail
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Team player skills
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A real can-do attitude!
Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you!
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.