Publicist Coordinator

Solomon Page; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Publicist Coordinator for a top media publication's Publicity team in Washington, DC. You will support publicity campaigns across a dynamic slate of series and specials and collaborate with the Editorial PR team on the magazine side.

Reporting to the Director of Publicity, the role requires 2–3 years in publicity, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong written and verbal communication, plus excellent organization and teamwork to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–3 years of experience in publicity or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Google Workspace, particularly Google Slides.
• Willingness to learn new applications and systems on the job.
• Experience with M360, Mailchimp, and Airtable is a plus; training can be provided.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, agencies, production partners, press, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with press and regularly pitch stories to secure coverage.
• Work with traditional media, non-traditional media, and content creators.
• Provide reactive support for global acquisition inquiries.
• Contribute to campaign brainstorming and lead or co-lead select publicity campaigns.
• Support campaign reporting, including slide decks and campaign beat reports.
• Create and distribute monthly press highlights.
• Maintain materials on the press site.
• Partner with production teams to acquire all required campaign materials.
• Create and share nomination grids and schedules.
• Schedule and facilitate interviews.
• Share press materials and international asset packages for localization.
• Manage incoming international requests.
• Manage departmental creative requests.
• Traffic materials with the creative team.
• Coordinate final asset delivery.
• Manage operational requests for clips, screeners, and other materials.
• Manage agency deliverables and provide necessary assets.
• Manage the Publication TV PR social media account.
• Serve as the liaison between Publicity and the internal Social team.
• Manage screening requests for Publication shows and specials, from initial information requests through rights and clearances and final file delivery.
• Track show coverage and create and distribute PR updates.
• Monitor and submit daily media clips.
• Travel to and assist with press and influencer junkets and events.
• Create and manage event assets and briefing documents.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Strong organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Strong collaborative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Google Workspace (Slides)

M360

Mailchimp

Airtable

Job description

We are looking for a Publicist Coordinator to join a top media publication’s Publicity team, supporting publicity efforts across a dynamic slate of series and specials. This role works closely with the full Series and Specials team and contributes to the development and execution of strategic publicity campaigns. The position reports directly to the Director of Publicity and will also provide collaborative support to the Editorial PR team on the magazine side.

• Location: Washington, DC — Hybrid
• Pay: $33.00–$38.00/hr, based on experience
• Hours: 10:00 AM–7:00 PM EST
• Overtime: Subject to approval based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with press and regularly pitch stories to secure coverage.
• Work with traditional media, non-traditional media, and content creators.

Campaign Strategy

• Provide reactive support for global acquisition inquiries.
• Contribute to campaign brainstorming and lead or co-lead select publicity campaigns.
• Support campaign reporting, including slide decks and campaign beat reports.

Press Materials

• Create and distribute monthly press highlights.
• Maintain materials on the press site.
• Partner with production teams to acquire all required campaign materials.

International Collaboration

• Create and share nomination grids and schedules.
• Schedule and facilitate interviews.
• Share press materials and international asset packages for localization.
• Manage incoming international requests.

Creative Requests

• Manage departmental creative requests.
• Traffic materials with the creative team.
• Coordinate final asset delivery.

Operations

• Manage operational requests for clips, screeners, and other materials.
• Manage agency deliverables and provide necessary assets.

Social Media

• Manage the Publication TV PR social media account.
• Serve as the liaison between Publicity and the internal Social team.

Screening Requests

• Manage screening requests for Publication shows and specials, from initial information requests through rights and clearances and final file delivery.

Coverage Tracking

• Track show coverage and create and distribute PR updates.
• Monitor and submit daily media clips.

Events

• Travel to and assist with press and influencer junkets and events.
• Create and manage event assets and briefing documents.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–3 years of experience in publicity or a related field.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Google Workspace, particularly Google Slides.
• Willingness to learn new applications and systems on the job.
• Experience with M360, Mailchimp, and Airtable is a plus; training can be provided.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced media environment.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, agencies, production partners, press, and external stakeholders.

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.

Opportunity Awaits.