Public Relations Manager

Develop PR campaigns and execute effectively, Prepare Communication strategies for the Platform and the different shows, Establish professional relationships with key media, Pitch feature ideas to journalists, Deal with media requests for interviews and pictures

Manage database and information about the different projects in their portfolio

Write publicity material for the Platform

Plan, coordinate and direct activities with the goal to solicit strategic media coverage

Responsible for a portfolio of channels appearing on OpenView HD Platform

Adhere to the administration required including consistency of communication and submission of weekly status reports

Keep financial records of different projects under his/her portfolio

Media Relations

Draft publicity plans for the shows/channels in Platform

Send publicity material to media and following these up

Stakeholder Relations

Establish professional relationships with channels

Create and maintain the public image of the celebrities

Cultivate a genuine, working relationships with key media and entertainment industry stakeholders e.g. image consultants, photojournalists and corporate

Establish and maintain strategic relationship with key groups such as producers, actors and other stakeholders associated with the platform

Events

Coordinate celebrity invitations to strategic entertainment industry events

Ensure careful planning and management, media and celebrity attendance and post event media coverage

Deal with celebrities' requests at the strategic entertainment industry events e.g. screenings and promotional events etc.

Coordinate celebrities for Corporate Social Investment projects

Media Event Management

Liaise with the Executive team to organise events held by the department

Distribution of event invites - either electronically or physically

Collate RSVPs from media contacts

Co-ordinate Talent releases: coordinate bios, press releases, photos, EPKs, press kits

Online

Monitor website material for channels on the Platform

Assisting the online team by supplying fresh copy and pictures from channels on the Platform

Update the press office

Increase brand recognition by creating partnerships in the online community and blogosphere

Requirements:

3 year diploma/degree in public relations or communications

5-7 years publicity/public relations experience

Exceptional writing skills

Strong media relationships

Strong social network skills

Strong organizational skills

Able to work under pressure

Familiarity with social media and its uses

A sound understanding of the South African media and entertainment industry

Willing to travel and willing to assist with event management

Experience in event management advantageous

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