LA-Based Entertainment Publicity Assistant | Press & Scheduling

align Public Relations; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

align Public Relations is seeking Publicity Assistants with experience at a PR firm, preferably entertainment PR with a focus on lifestyle, literary and entertainment. Located in Los Angeles, candidates must be able to work in the office daily and handle high-volume multitasking, press clippings, press kits, and media lists.

Responsibilities include tracking media coverage, drafting memos, creating press schedules, coordinating book tours and shoots, and assembling press kits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of PR talent agency or studio/network experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and curiosity for the literary/publishing space.
• Knowledge and curiosity for key players throughout the entertainment and media industry.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Can-do, positive attitude and willing to 'go the extra mile'.

Responsibilities

• Track online and print media daily for client press coverage and service to client teams.
• Draft memos & client offers and updates.
• Create and maintain client press schedules.
• Heavy scheduling and coordinating logistics for book tours, client photo shoots, press junkets, premieres, media interviews, TV appearances, industry events, PR campaigns, and more.
• Compile targeted press lists for pitching and outreach including ongoing maintenance and updating contact and media lists.
• Create/maintain client press kits and bios.
• Respond to high volume emails and client requests in a timely manner.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally.
• Outreach and booking client hair, makeup and styling including billing.

Skills

Public relations

Written communication

Multitasking

Organization

Team player

Tools

PowerPoint

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

align Public Relations is seeking Publicity Assistants with experience at a PR firm, preferably entertainment PR with a focus on lifestyle, literary and entertainment. Located in Los Angeles, candidates must be able to work in the office daily and handle high-volume multitasking, press clippings, press kits, and media lists.

Responsibilities include tracking media coverage, drafting memos, creating press schedules, coordinating book tours and shoots, and assembling press kits.