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Talent Publicist - Entertainment

  • Location: London
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 2 years ago

Talent Publicist - Entertainment

Here at Handle, we are currently working with a leading entertainment PR company that work with a growing client list of household names across TV, music, radio, events, podcasts, books, lifestyle, and more are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic publicist to join the Talent team. In this role you will need to have a minimum of one year's PR experience, excellent communication skills and a fantastic eye for detail. If you are looking for a step up from a Junior Publicist position, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage press elements of client of client brand partnerships
  • Oversee strategy execution of the companies PR entertainment clientele
  • Manage client campaigns
  • Oversee the day to day running of publicity campaigns
  • Create publicity that will make clients stand out
  • Deliver a fully integrated PR service by pitching to press, TV and radio
  • Act as a liaison between the client, media, and general public
  • Compile schedules, attend shoots, red carpets, press trips and both face-to-face and telephone interviews
  • Write and distribute media materials
  • Respond to media enquiries
  • Manage the weekly and monthly press reports
  • Handle high profile stories and manage media frenzy in a tactical manner
  • Regularly communicate with clients and manage expectations
  • Keep up to date with trends in the industry and share this knowledge with the team, clients, and stakeholders
  • Build relationships with external stakeholders such as labels, agents, promoters, and management
  • Identify new business opportunities to contribute to pitch meetings

You will have:

  • Previous experience working in PR
  • Experience working with talent
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Great organisational skills
  • An eye for detail
  • Team player skills
  • A real can-do attitude!

Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.