Newhouse is leading independent marketing and communications agency that serves the entertainment industry. We are looking for a Publicity Coordinator with superior communication skills, keen attention to detail, and a desire to build valuable experience working with some of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry. You’ll be working with a small team on a stellar roster of film studio, television, entertainment, and music clientele. This role would be based in the New York City area.
Job Responsibilities include:
- Day-to-day communication on multiple accounts with clientele and internal team
- Identify and develop publicity opportunities
- Help craft overall PR strategy, press angles and tactics
- Create press materials (press releases, press kits, creative ideas and press concepts)
- Generate targeted media lists and media outlets’ stats to clients and internal team
- Develop talent, editorial and social press angles, and securing top tier press coverage via online, print, broadcast and radio
- Maintain strong, ongoing relationships with key media contacts and influencers
- Create and service reports and press breaks/clips for all clients
- Oversee coverage of festivals, junkets/press days, screenings and events required
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience in film PR or entertainment PR
- Proven ability to think creatively and outside the box
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong project and time management ability
- Ability to work both in a team environment and independently on multiple, complex projects at one time
- Knowledge of social media platforms and experience in pitching social takeovers and activations
- Strong and confident working ability with such programs and platforms as: Constant Contact, Cision, Google Sheets
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications or related field
