Arts & Entertainment PR Specialist — Hybrid Dublin

Alternatives; Connacht; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Central Dublin location

Job summary

Alternatives is seeking a PR Executive to join its high-profile arts and entertainment organisation at an exciting growth stage. You will work with the PR & Marketing team to develop publicity campaigns that generate meaningful media coverage and hands-on experience across campaigns, events, talent and digital PR.

The role suits a PR professional with 1–3 years’ experience; you will build media relationships, coordinate press days and support promotions, with a hybrid working pattern of 4

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in PR, communications or media.
• Excellent written English and strong copywriting skills.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• An interest in developing a strong network of media contacts.
• A genuine passion for PR, arts and entertainment.
• Relevant third-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Canva, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of PR campaigns across productions.
• Research, write and distribute press releases, statements, feature pitches and other PR materials.
• Build relationships with regional and trade media, while supporting national media engagement.
• Research and pitch creative story angles to generate coverage.
• Coordinate press days, photo calls, opening nights and press trips, including media and talent liaison.
• Manage media and VIP ticketing for opening nights, working closely with Box Office.
• Identify digital PR opportunities and work with Digital & Social teams to amplify campaigns.
• Monitor and report on media coverage against agreed targets.
• Support promotions strategy, event planning and general PR administration.
• Maintain media lists, press materials, images and coverage archives.
• Support PR-related website and social content alongside Marketing and Digital teams.

Skills

Media relations

Copywriting

Time management

Media contacts

PR strategy

Entertainment industry

Education

PR/Communications degree

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Alternatives is seeking a PR Executive to join its high-profile arts and entertainment organisation at an exciting growth stage. You will work with the PR & Marketing team to develop publicity campaigns that generate meaningful media coverage and hands-on experience across campaigns, events, talent and digital PR.

The role suits a PR professional with 1–3 years’ experience; you will build media relationships, coordinate press days and support promotions, with a hybrid working pattern of 4