Publicist

About the role

ABC News is seeking a Publicist for our Longform team covering ABC News Studios, and supporting “20/20,” “Nightline,” “IMPACT x Nightline” and “The View.”

Responsibilities

• Craft press releases including announcements, listings and ratings
• Works with the team to develop strategies, create press resources including DET press site pages and screeners, coordinate appearances, and messaging to support and promote
• Target opportunities for promotion and relationship building and growth
• Help to build relationships with talent, producers, journalists/outlets and content creators for promotion to pitch stories and secure coverage
• Pitch targeted opportunities
• Help in organizing promotional events, junkets including outreach to talent, press and coordinating all logistical details
• Monitor media coverage and craft coverage recaps to share with execs and partners and to help flag issues and concerns
• Actively seek new opportunities for promotion and help to develop those relationships by researching opportunities, making recommendations and setting meetings

Requirements

• At least three years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related field.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, high-pressure news environment.
• Desire and dedication to tackle increasingly greater levels of responsibility.
• The ability to prioritize as well as multitask is extremely important.
• Professionalism and integrity a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Willingness to work overtime with short notice.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent work experience.

Pay

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $73,600.00 to $101,200.00 per year.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is not specified.