What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, National Publicity position at STRATEGY PR/CONSULTING, LLC?
Associate, National Publicity (Entry Level Position) - Los Angeles
About Strategy PR/Consulting: We are a bi-coastal entertainment PR
and consulting firm and work on launch campaigns for films and TV series. We
also do a great deal of awards campaign work on films and series as it relates
to the Oscars and Emmys. We started the company in 2011, so are nearing
our 15 year marker - some of the films we have worked on include Dune, CODA,
Licorice Pizza, Nomadland, Promising Young Woman,
Elvis, Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon, American Fiction and Nickel
Boys. On the TV side, we have worked on shows such as Ted Lasso,
The Morning Show, The Handmaid’s Tale, Abbott Elementary and Only
Murders in the Building.
Professional duties may include: organizing calls/meetings both
internally and with clients; conducting research as needed; maintaining various
client-related or company-related publicity documents including status reports,
calendars, critics grids, schedules, reaction/quote memos, contact sheets,
etc.; clipping, compiling and servicing of press breaks for clients; taking
notes at meetings or on calls with clients and/or staff and following up on
action items; managing publicity materials including photos/stills,
clips/trailers, promotional material, etc.; drafting or revising press
materials including memos, press releases, bios, press notes; managing
day-to-day client follow up with press, third parties or internally with staff;
covering screenings, press days and events as needed, which could include press
check-in, providing screening reports, and covering talent; supporting the team
in organizing of press days, junkets, premieres; liaising with press as needed
for reactions, press PR material needs, fact-checking support, pitching films
and talent, setting up interviews, etc.; liaising with clients as needed to
support team and project including handling print requests, setting screenings,
etc.
Job Requirements: College Degree plus ideally one year of related
work experience. Candidate should be impeccably organized and detail-oriented;
highly computer literate; social media savvy; have good instincts and be a
strategic and forward thinker. Candidate should also have solid writing skills
and strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in a very fast-paced
environment, excel at multi-tasking and have a real interest in
television/film/awards/entertainment. Must be able to work independently and
meet deadlines. Salary 43k OT and bonus. Participation in 401K program;
medical and dental benefits. Must be located in Los Angeles.