We’re Hiring: Assistant Publicist
POSTED BY prbythebook ON April 15, 2013
Job Description: The assistant publicist position will assist the publicity team to develop, execute, and monitor client media relations campaigns and social media campaigns for publishing houses, independently published authors, experts and businesses. Key book genres represented include: business, food, children’s, parenting, lifestyle, self-help, Christian and fiction. Position includes: executing social media campaigns, executing online media campaigns, social media responsibilities for traditional media relations campaigns, PR by the Book social media activities, maintaining media relations campaigns, proactive client communication, collaborating and executing delegated assignments from team members.
Qualifications:
- Self-starter with initiative and creativity’
- Internship or experience equivalent in PR campaign development & execution
- Proactive problem solver that is solutions oriented
- Interest in books
- Positive attitude/team player
- Proficiency in Social Media Applications: FB, Twitter, Pinterest
- Understanding of Cision, PR Newswire, Blogdash and MediaBistro
- Independently manages work flow
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong writing skills
Responsibilities:
- Write press releases, client bios, sample media questions and media pitches.
- Occasional travel to attend industry conferences and assist Senior Publicist with media meetings to develop relationships.
- Research media, newsworthy topics/events, angles/pitches online and social media trends.
- Develop, identify and maintain relationships with the media. Pitch and secure placements in traditional and online media outlets and manage/schedule media requests for clients.
- Maintain database with media contacts and media results.
- Attend client and potential client meetings(evening/weekends occasionally).
IT Qualifications (hardware/software/applications):
- Mobile phone(preferred – not required) – Apple 4g(iOS5) or Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
- High Speed Internet Connection(3mb down and 1mb up)
- Microsoft Office
- GoogleApps for Business (gmail, Google docs)
- Basic understanding of Google Analytics
- WordPress
- Filemaker
- VOIP phone system
- Mac or PC basic skills
- Solve360
Skill
- Attends media meetings with Publicists or Senior Publicist and solo client escort for event campaigns
-Solid overall communication skills
-Limited PR knowledge
-Limited book industry knowledge
-Creative – hooks/angles/proposals/press releases/pitches
-Attends conferences/industry meetings/panels
-Primarily executes C campaigns, Social Media Campaigns, blog tours, online media campaigns, tour media and event planning campaigns
-Executes delegated assignments from Senior Publicists/Publicists
-Solo media escort for tours
- Autonomy
-Limited self-directed work flow within scope of work
-Attempts to proactively solve problems within scope of work
-Solutions capable
-Adheres to company policy and procedures
-Independently manages and communicates delegated workflow/assignments
-Limited delegation to interns
Leadership
-Gains awareness of client issues and works with the team for guidance to proactively solve problems
-Consistently needs assistance pulling team members together to resolve campaign issues
-Contributes ideas at client strategy sessions
-Positive attitude, vocal and active at team meetings and other company functions
-Mentors interns on company culture and professionalism
Client Confidence
-Inspires confidence and high level of trust with client with some clients
-Direct assistance needed at understanding and communicating client’s message
If you’re interested in applying, please send your resume to babs@prbythebook.com. Please indicate which position you are applying for.
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