SENIOR PUBLICISTS & ACCOUNT MANAGERS - TELEVISION

Premiercomms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Regular socials

Job summary

Premier, one of the UK's leading television publicity teams, is seeking an experienced publicist to shape campaigns for high-profile programmes. Based in London, you will run publicity strategies, secure influential coverage and work across a diverse slate with broadcasters, production companies and talent.

The role is full-time, with hybrid office/remote working and a 9:30-6:00 schedule. You should have at least two years’ TV publicity experience, excellent writing, and strong relationships

Qualifications

• At least two years’ television publicity experience.
• Strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Established relationships across television, entertainment, media.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client accounts and relationships.
• Develop and execute publicity campaigns across a range of TV genres and platforms.
• Draft, edit and distribute high-quality press materials.
• Build and manage relationships with broadcasters, production companies, talent agents, media and influencers.
• Organise and oversee press briefings, screenings, launches and media events.
• Coordinate talent schedules and interviews for promotional activity.
• Generate coverage across consumer, broadcast, trade, digital and social media.
• Identify influencer opportunities to reach new audiences.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Television publicity

Media relations

Writing skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

Job description

Join one of the UK's leading television publicity teams and help shape the conversation around some of the industry's most exciting programmes. At Premier, we partner with broadcasters, streamers, production companies, writers, directors and talent on everything from major scripted launches and entertainment formats to award-winning factual and documentary campaigns. We're looking for experienced television publicists with creativity, ambition and strong industry relationships who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering standout campaigns that generate impact, cut through the noise and get people talking. Working across a diverse slate of high-profile productions, you'll help create ambitious publicity strategies, secure influential coverage and play a key role in campaigns that make a genuine impact on audiences across the UK and beyond!

Job function:

We have full-time positions available within the heart of the television team at Premier, based in London. You will be a part of the team working on a range of campaigns across our exciting slate.

Successful applicants will have:

At least two years’ television publicity experience.

Strong organisational & planning skills, and the ability to prioritise work effectively and flexibly.

A good track record in communicating well with a wide range of people.

Excellent writing skills.

What We're Looking For

A strong understanding of the television industry and media landscape

Established relationships across television, entertainment, features, news and trade media

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

A proactive, creative and solutions-focused approach

Confidence working with talent, senior stakeholders and clients

A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

Ambition, curiosity and a passion for great television and storytelling

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day running of client accounts, delivering against agreed objectives and maintaining excellent client relationships

Develop and execute creative, strategic publicity campaigns across a range of television genres and platforms

Draft, edit and distribute high-quality press materials

Build and manage strong relationships with broadcasters, production companies, talent agents, media and influencers

Organise and oversee press briefings, set visits, junkets, screenings, launches and media events

Compile and manage talent schedules, ensuring smooth delivery of interviews and promotional activity

Generate coverage across consumer, broadcast, trade, digital and social media

Identify and deliver influencer and creator opportunities that support campaign objectives and help programmes reach new audiences

Produce compelling campaign proposals and contribute creative ideas that help clients achieve their objectives

Manage campaign budgets and ensure projects are delivered efficiently and effectively

Mentor and support junior team members, helping to develop talent within the team

Reporting line:

You will report directly to SJ Peyton, Senior Director of Television.

This is a permanent full-time role (working hours 9.30-6.00 weekdays, with occasional out of hours working essential), with 25 days holiday per annum (plus all public holidays), to begin as soon as possible. Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts and regular socials. We operate hybrid office/remote working and are happy to discuss flexible working.

WORK AT PREMIER

Premier is the UK’s leading specialist communications agency for entertainment, arts and culture. With over 20 years’ worth of specialist knowledge across film, television, events, junkets, sport gaming, classical music, performing arts, consumer brands and not for profit, Premier provides a complete creative communications solution.