Publicist - Talent

• Sector: marketing & communications
• Type: office-based
• Contact: Lili Daw
• Contact Email: lili.daw@handle.co.uk
• Expiry Date: 14 May 2023
• Job Ref: BBBH104833

Talent Publicist - Entertainment

Here at Handle, we are currently working with a leading entertainment PR company that work with a growing client list of household names across TV, music, radio, events, podcasts, books, lifestyle, and more are currently looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic publicist to join the Talent team. In this role you will need to have a minimum of one year's PR experience, excellent communication skills and a fantastic eye for detail.

If you are looking for a step up from a Junior Publicist position, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage press elements of client of client brand partnerships
• Oversee strategy execution of the companies PR entertainment clientele
• Manage client campaigns
• Oversee the day to day running of publicity campaigns
• Create publicity that will make clients stand out
• Deliver a fully integrated PR service by pitching to press, TV and radio
• Act as a liaison between the client, media, and general public
• Compile schedules, attend shoots, red carpets, press trips and both face-to-face and telephone interviews
• Write and distribute media materials
• Respond to media enquiries
• Manage the weekly and monthly press reports
• Handle high profile stories and manage media frenzy in a tactical manner
• Regularly communicate with clients and manage expectations
• Keep up to date with trends in the industry and share this knowledge with the team, clients, and stakeholders
• Build relationships with external stakeholders such as labels, agents, promoters, and management
• Identify new business opportunities to contribute to pitch meetings

You will have:

• Previous experience working in PR
• Experience working with talent
• Excellent communication skills
• Great organisational skills
• An eye for detail
• Team player skills
• A real can-do attitude!

Please get in touch if this sounds like the role for you!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.