Publicity Assistant

ABOUT THE JOB

Shore Fire Media is looking for a sharp, ambitious publicity assistant to join our Brooklyn team. We’re seeking someone with a deep passion for pop culture and music. The ideal candidate should be excited by the opportunity to work across a diverse roster of clients, which may include artists, authors, comedians, creators, cultural tastemakers, entrepreneurs, leaders in the LGBTQ and drag communities and music venues and tours. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, welcomes feedback, manages multiple priorities effectively and is eager to learn.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• minimum one year experience in a comparable communications role or at least two PR / communications internships

• you have excellent time management, organizational skills and are detail-oriented

• you welcome challenges, take initiative and are an eager problem-solver

• you take direction well and are a team player with a growth mindset

• you have exemplary writing, communication and storytelling skills

• you are a voracious consumer of media and news

• you love the business of public relations and the business of music/entertainment

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Learn the fundamentals of media relations, campaign strategy and client management through collaboration with publicists

• Work on multiple publicity campaigns from day one

• Draft written materials: press releases, pitch letters, media alerts, talking points, etc.

• Draft, update and deliver final press reports to supervisors

• Share daily press clippings with supervisor client

• Maintain organized and up-to-date client notes documents

• Collaborate with team members on campaign strategy

• Oversee logistics of appearances, interviews and events

• Attend press events, concerts, red carpets and meetings

• Log tour press requests, send invites, pitch previews, create press schedules

• Handle client communication stay on top of all emails and action items

• Confirm client calls confirm client interviews

• Cover client interviews via zoom and in-person

• Create calendar invites for interviews with clients additional calls

• Draft call agenda, take notes on calls and send recaps / next steps to client

• Communicate regularly with your supervisor about priorities, progress and any anticipated deadline changes

• Prioritize work in the context of each client's larger goals and timeline

• Pitch clients to media and other opportunities

ABOUT SHORE FIRE MEDIA

Shore Fire Media represents musicians, talent, creators, athletes, entrepreneurs, businesses and brands at the forefront of their respective fields as well as some of the most exciting established and emerging voices in the arts, entertainment, culture and beyond. From the Grammy’s coveted Best New Artist award to Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies,” or People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” to Forbes’ “30 Under 30,” Shore Fire clients are universally acclaimed by some of the world’s most prestigious cultural institutions and sought-after media alike — winning awards as well as topping bestseller and critics lists. We have represented recipients of Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Tony Awards, NAACP Image Awards, BET Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, CMA Awards, Stellar Awards, GMA Dove Awards, Kennedy Center Honors, Webby Awards, Peabody Awards, the Pulitzer Prize and over 100 Grammys — as well as inductees of various halls of fame, from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Shore Fire staff aspire to a level of excellence that complements that of our clients. The agency is widely regarded as a best-in-class communications firm — cited by publications like Billboard and Variety and regularly named to Observer's annual list of the most powerful public relations firms. Our company culture is focused on learning by doing and we have a strong history of promoting staff from within. Many current senior staff began their careers at Shore Fire in junior roles.

This role is designed as an entry point into a long-term career in publicity. Assistants work directly alongside experienced publicists, participate in campaign strategy discussions and receive ongoing mentorship and feedback while gaining hands-on experience in media relations, client communications, strategy and event management. Integrated into active campaigns from day one, assistants develop the skills and expertise that have helped many former junior staff grow into more senior roles at Shore Fire.

Shore Fire is devoted to being an equal opportunity workplace and committed to offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability.

SALARY RANGE: $46k - $48k