YOU MUST CURRENTLY LIVE IN LA AND OWN A CAR!
THIS IS AN IN OFFICE POSITION
POSITION STARTS NOW
Entertainment Public Relations Agency seeking smart, savvy, outgoing and energetic assistant to join a fast paced, exciting, and successful team of publicists as an amazing ASSISTANT at a mid-size PR company, located in the heart of West Hollywood. Candidate must be love all aspects of the world of entertainment, lifestyle, and branding. We are seeking enthusiastic and hard-working candidates who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, are self-starters and organized, can maintain the highest level of confidentiality, as well as possess strong communication and writing skills.
Candidate MUST also have AT LEAST 6 months experience in some aspect of Entertainment (PR, agency, studio or management). Internships acceptable if have 6 months consecutive. Must be extremely organized, love a busy environment, be team-oriented and be a real ''people person'' Also, candidate must truly desire a career in publicity.
ENTRY LEVEL position salary with full health benefits after 3 months. HUGE room for growth after a dedicated year. This position is very someone extremely focused, dedicated, and ready to embark on a real career. This a career move, not a job
Duties include:
Maintain and organize Talent Exec's meetings and schedule/
Communicate daily via extensive phone and email contact with Talent Exec/
Draft and update client bios, pitch letters and digital press kits/
Track media coverage and service press clippings to client teams/
Process client requests in a timely manner/
Ongoing maintenance and updating of industry contacts and media lists/
Coordinate details for client photo shoots, press junkets, premieres, interviews, and appearances, including travel and glam/
Create and maintain client schedules (in coordination with counterparts and team members)/
Possess excellent writing and proofreading skills.
Be available to Cover events (nights weekends) red carpets, interviews, photo shoots, parties etc. once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
Computer skills a MUST! You have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, Social Media skills necessary and knowledge of Cision a BONUS.
YOU SHOULD ONLY APPLY IF:
You are looking for a career, not a job.
You have at least one year of experience working on a fast-paced desk full-time (bonus points if it was at a PR agency, studio, or in entertainment).
You are highly organized and detailed oriented. A problem-solver
You have exceptional interpersonal, networking, and organizational skills. You are also proactive and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
You enjoy overdelivering rather than meeting expectations and you take a genuine pride in your work.
You are a team player and are interested in growing your career within our company (most of us have been here for 5+ years!).
You have an interest in what is going on in the world in politics, social good, pop culture, fashion, latest news, entertainment, etc.
MUST have a working laptop and cell phone with Wi-Fi
MUST be available to work full-time from 9:30 am-6:30 pm PST as well as nights and weekends for coverage as needed. Must also be willing to work outside office hours to complete assigned tasks, as necessary.
Salary: Entry Level plus Benefits