Junior Level Publicist

A full-time marketing job at Cameo Productions in London
Posted 28 May 2016, 12.04pm edt

JUNIOR LEVEL PUBLICIST

Wanted! Experienced & Enthusiastic Junior Level Publicist in Entertainment PR Cameo Productions is an established London-based broadcasting consultancy and audio production house, specialising in radio campaigns for new entertainment releases. Our clients are major movie studios, film distribution and entertainment companies.

Cameo’s audio press kits, based around our interviews with the world's best-known and emerging stars and filmmakers, provide our clients with everything they need to cover the latest releases and secure the greatest exposure. From our in-house recording studio, we conduct ISDN interview sessions, putting radio presenters in direct contact with talent in broadcast quality audio.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and informed junior level publicist to join our publicity team. You will be eager to work in entertainment PR and have a proven interest in film, radio and digital media.

As Junior Level Publicist, you will report to our Senior Publicist and oversee the duties of our team assistant. You will be responsible for writing press releases and newsletters, selling in guests to radio shows, arranging interview schedules, ensuring the smooth running of interview sessions, liaising with the production team on technical requirements and working in tandem with a producer during interview sessions. You will attend client briefings, produce creative radio campaign proposals for our clients, secure merchandise competitions with radio stations, invite presenters and producers to previews, compile campaign wrap reports, attend screenings, manage relationships with radio stations and ensure contacts are kept up-to-date. The role also includes handling enquiries from stations and clients, managing the distribution of merchandise, and general office duties including answering the phones and emails.

Ideally, you will have approximately two years’ experience in a related industry with a sound knowledge of media in all its forms. Education to degree level is preferable and strong communication skills are essential. Our work is heavily reliant on computers so it’s vital you are internet savvy and can prove you know your way around Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. You should be able to multi-task and pick up new skills quickly, remain calm under pressure and be willing to go the extra mile when things are busy. A natural flair for building new relationships and strengthening existing ones with radio stations, clients and staff is vital to the post.

A flexible approach to working hours is required as you'll be expected to attend preview film screenings in the evenings and may also be required to work the occasional weekend or bank holiday at an industry event. In summary, the successful candidate needs to demonstrate: · previous PR experience · excellent communication skills · the ability to write clear, concise and engaging copy for proposals, press releases and emails · a passion for, and a sound knowledge of, media and the entertainment industry, particularly radio and film · a friendly and professional demeanour due to frequent contact with clients, radio stations & talent · an ability to remain clam under pressure · first-rate prioritising and multi-tasking abilities