Publicity Coordinator (Communications & Marketing)

Overview

Who We Are

SAG-AFTRA is the iconic American labor union that represents approximately 160,000 media professionals. SAG-AFTRA employees support our members and thrive on securing the strongest protections by negotiating the best wages, working conditions, health and pension benefits. We preserve and expand members’ work opportunities, vigorously enforce our contracts and protect our members against unauthorized use of their work. ​

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Under the direction of the Chief Communications & Marketing Officer, the Publicity Coordinator supports all traditional and digital media relations activities, initiatives, planning, placement, measurement and reporting. This role works in conjunction with communications and marketing staff to establish goals, objectives, plans and tactical implementations. The Publicity Coordinator also provides marketing, research and planning assistance and support.

 (This section provides a general summary of the most significant job duties performed. It does not explain in detail every single duty performed.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supports the domestic and international media relations outreach efforts through close interaction with the CCMO.
• Assists in developing and supporting a consistent communications strategy and core messaging that reflects the organization’s strategic vision.
• Writes, edits and places media products including news releases, fact sheets, bios, and other print, digital, and video media kit materials.
• Builds and maintains a positive media relations environment for the organization and supports relationships with media outlets.
• Coordinates incoming media requests from external parties and internal partners.
• Works with media outlets to publish timely company information and stories.
• Assists with developing media programs and written and verbal pitches.
• Assists in creating briefing materials, and coordinating and supporting briefings, interviews and press events.
• Engages with certain contracted consultants and media agencies.
• Provides on-site support for executive and elected leaders at media, industry and labor events.
• Supports and maintains the organization’s media management system and subscriptions including Cision and others; conducts periodic service and account reviews and recommends appropriate vendors.
• Supports other efforts in the Communications & Marketing department as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

We want to make sure you’re successful. To be considered, you must have:

(The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Superlative interpersonal skills: High degree of patience and tact, and must be able to cultivate respectful and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, both internally and externally.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented and confident, with superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and coordinate organized project plans.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Familiarity with Cision, Google Suite and project management programs.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined at SAG- AFTRA’s sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.

COMPETENCIES:

• Member Service
• Communication
• Dependability/Accountability
• Job Knowledge
• Adaptability
• Teamwork

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Introductory marketing communications experience in an agency, nonprofit or corporate setting.
• Excellent written communications.
• Business, labor, and/or entertainment industry media relations and media planning experience a strong plus.

Certificates, licenses, and/or registrations:

• N/A

 What You’ll Get

We are a great place to work because we offer:

• The salary for this position is $28.99 per hour along with our excellent employee benefits and perks. 
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan 
• Employee discounts and perks

Notice to Applicants:

• It is SAG-AFTRA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, union status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
• SAG-AFTRA will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements.
• To be eligible for employment with SAG-AFTRA, applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S. We cannot offer sponsorship for an employment visa or assume responsibility for an existing one at this time.
• Employees are required to work in the state/location indicated on the job posting and relocation assistance is not provided. SAG-AFTRA operates on a 35-hour workweek schedule.
• As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview.
• A voluntary hybrid work schedule may be authorized for some positions. This schedule requires a minimum of two to four days per week of in-office attendance.  SAG-AFTRA reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time based on business needs.
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request torecruiters@sagaftra.org.

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