Television Publicist

Responsible for a portfolio of shows appearing on tv channels, responsible for the communication, write publicity material for portfolio of shows, work closely with the photographer in helping to facilitate onset photography as well as other photo opportunities

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

Manage database and information about the different projects in their portfolio

Prepare Communication strategies for the Channel and the different shows

Plans, coordinate and directs activities with the goal to solicit strategic media coverage

Media Relations

Establish professional relationships with key media

Draft publicity plans for the shows in portfolio

Pitch feature ideas to journalists

Deal with media requests for interviews and pictures

Send publicity material to media and following these up

Stakeholder Relations

Create and maintain the public image of the celebrities associated with shows

Cultivate a genuine, working relationships with key 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 shows

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

Coordinate celebrities for Corporate Social Investment projects

Media event Management

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

Distribution of event invites -either electronically or physically

Collate RSVPs from media contacts

Set-up Talent releases: coordinate bios, press releases, photos, EPKs, press kits

Online

Monitor website material for shows in your portfolio

Assisting the online team by supplying fresh copy from shows in your portfolio

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

3 - 5 years publicity/public relations experience

Exceptional writing skills

Able to work under pressure

Strong media relationships

Strong social network skills

Strong organizational skills

Familiarity with social media and its uses

A sound understanding of the South African entertainment industry

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