Entertainment Publicist

Neil Reading PR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected communications agency in the UK is hiring a Publicist for their Entertainment division. This role involves creating innovative PR campaigns, pitching stories, and managing client relationships across various entertainment sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of entertainment PR experience and outstanding communication skills. Those with strong writing abilities and a creative approach will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in entertainment PR.
• Exceptional communication and writing skills required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and a range of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative PR campaigns.
• Pitch stories, features and interviews.
• Write press materials and create reports.

Skills

Entertainment PR experience

Exceptional communication skills

Writing skills

Organisational skills

Creativity

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Social media proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This is a great opportunity for an individual who would like to continue to grow their career in Entertainment PR at a highly respected communications agency.

Neil Reading PR is currently recruiting for a Publicist to join their busy Entertainment division, to work on a range of high profile clients across theatre, live entertainment, comedy, TV and podcasts.

Key Responsibilities

• Creating innovative PR campaigns
• Pitching stories, features and interviews to journalists
• Writing press materials
• Creating client reports
• Organising press junkets and media days
• Accompanying talent to interviews
• Researching feature ideas for clients
• Working with clients on social media
• Organising press tickets for journalists
• Working at press nights and events

It is very important for the successful candidate to have first rate existing contacts across the media with national, regional and online publications, key TV and radio shows and podcast producers.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years' entertainment PR experience within an agency or in-house
• Exceptional communication skills and a confident manner
• Excellent writing skills and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to meet deadlines and prioritise accordingly
• Excellent organisational skills
• Creative, innovative ideas for press releases, stunts and pitches
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Proven experience with social media platforms

Salary is competitive and according to experience