Posted November 3, 2008

Director of Communications, Inside Edition – New York City

Seeking a New York-based public relations professional to fill the position of Director of Communications for a nationally syndicated television newsmagazine. Daily duties include the following: initiating, planning, developing and directing publicity plans; adapting television scripts for press releases and items daily to reflect show’s broadcast; pitching and securing placement in print and broadcast for the show and its talent; managing a publicity assistant and interns; handling all requests from other media outlets; interacting with producers and bookers from various broadcast outlets to position the show's correspondents as experts; coordinating satellite radio tours and press for Sweeps and affiliate visits; and assembling and disseminating video clips and screen grabs. Please send resume and cover letter to: ctdpublicityresumes@cbs.com.

Posted October 19, 2008

Executive Assistant II, Warner Bros. – Los Angeles

Job Description: To provide administrative support to the Senior Vice President, Worldwide Publicity and Talent Relations, Warner Bros. Television Group. Perform various secretarial functions such as scheduling appointments, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, and composing memos. Maintain and update records, files, registers, logs, lists, etc. Read trades and business publications, organize and distribute online press packet to key executives throughout the company. Ensure that Vocus and Burrelle’s Clipping Service has current information on all WBTV talent, producers and series in order to provide accurate daily clippings for the press packets.

Requirements: Three plus years of administrative-related experience. Similar experience directly related to Publicity and like departments (distribution, advertising, production, etc.) a plus. College degree preferred and/or prior experience in Publicity/Communication. Typing: 60 wpm. Knowledge of Word for Windows. Knowledge of report and letter format. Knowledge of personal computer/word processing system required. Must have good grammatical and writing skills. Must be able to prepare logs, reports, and such. Must be able to operate various office machines.

For more information about the position, contact Sharan Magnuson by clicking here.

Posted October 16, 2008

Publicist, CBS Entertainment – New York City

CBS Entertainment has an open director level publicist position in the New York City office. Candidates should submit resumes at the CBS Careers website at: www.CBSCorporation.com/careers

Once on the site, click on the CBS Television link and reference the ID# 908BR.

Posted August 25, 2008

Account Executive, mPRm Public Relations – Los Angeles

mPRm Public Relations has an opening for an account executive in its General Entertainment practice. Job level will depend on experience, but we are looking for someone with minimum three+ years of experience to work on a variety of home entertainment, television and events accounts. The candidate must have be knowledgeable about both TV program and DVD title launch publicity, enjoy high level consumer, trade and  business press relationships, have excellent writing skills and be able to develop campaign strategy. Experience pitching online bloggers and press is a bonus. Agency and/or network-studio experience is a plus. Salary is commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefits.  Outstanding work environment.  Contact Alan Amman at aamman@mprm.com.

Posted August 13, 2008

SAG Awards® Publicity Coordinator – Los Angeles
December 15, 2008 to January 25, 2009, plus some post-event meetings.

Need an experienced, “hit-the-ground-running,” hands-on expert at writing and coordinating news releases and press materials; plus pitching and handling media for behind-the-scenes media calls, red carpet events and an online auction. Must have established entertainment industry media relationships, be able to think on the spot to help media craft stories and be able to manage media facilities strongly and calmly. Energy, creativity, diplomacy and the ability to work skillfully with A+ list producers, executives, talent and media absolutely necessary. Excellent writing and proofreading skills mandatory. Knowledge of Vocus and MAC computer software a plus. Must be a team player.
 
Full-time, in-office and at SAG Awards venues, including some evenings and weekends. Candidates should send cover letter, resume and references to publicity@jmprod.net.


Screen Actors Guild Awards® Publicity Assistant
Publicity Assistant needed 12/8/08-2/13/09 for Screen Actors Guild Awards® in Los Angeles.
 
Responsibilities include: researching media outlets and publicity organizations, tracking and compiling print media breaks, updating industry contact lists, drafting media releases, contact with media, publicists and talent, plus general office work & phones Late hours and some weekend work required.
 
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, Internet research savvy, MAC computer and Excel database proficiency, accurate typing and proofreading. Knowledge of Vocus PR software and knowledge of entertainment media, blogs and fan sites a plus. PR or journalism background and previous industry experience preferred.
 
Email cover letter and resume to cwhite@sagawards.org.


Screen Actors Guild Awards® New Media Publicity Assistant
New Media Assistant needed for SAG Awards® Publicity Department in Los Angeles from 12/8/08-2/13/09.  
 
Responsibilities include: tracking and compiling electronic media breaks (editing to DVD), researching/contacting fan sites and blogs, basic website editing including updating SAG Awards® and building the eBay auction site, Contact with media, publicists and talent, plus general office work & phones. Late hours and some weekends required.
 
Previous industry experience and/or PR, journalism, communications or production background preferred. Knowledge of entertainment media, blogs and fan sites a plus. Skills required: MAC computer literacy including Photoshop, Final Cut or iMovie; Knowledge of eBay; Excel database proficiency; Accurate typing and proofreading and internet research.
 
Email cover letter and resume to cwhite@sagawards.org.


Media Relations Internship

Media Relations Intern needed immediately for Screen Actors Guild Awards® show.
 
Responsibilities include: researching media outlets and publicity organizations, tracking media breaks, updating industry contact lists, researching/contacting fan sites and blogs, plus general office work and phones.
 
PR, Marketing, Communications or Journalism background preferred. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, Internet research savvy, MAC computer and Excel database proficiency; accurate typing and proofreading. Approval for college credit required. No monetary compensation.
 
Email resume to awardspr@sagawards.org.