Wednesday, December 9, 2015

JOB (NYC): PUBLIC RELATIONS ASSISTANT

Description: Organizing calls/meetings both internally and with clients
Assist teams with day-to-day tasks, projects, and scheduling
Maintain and coordinate interns and intern duties on a daily basis
Coordinate travel, expenses, and scheduling for trips, festivals and junkets
Conducting research as needed; maintaining various client-related or company-related publicity documents including status reports, calendars, critics grids, schedules, reaction/quote memos, contact sheets, etc.; clipping, compiling and servicing of press breaks for clients; taking notes at meetings or on calls with clients and/or staff and following up on action items; managing publicity materials including photos/stills, clips/trailers, promotional material, etc.
Drafting or revising press materials including memos, press releases, bios, press notes; managing day-to-day client follow up with press, third parties or internally with staff;
Cover client screenings, press days and events as needed, which could include press check-in, providing screening reports, an covering talent; supporting the team in organizing of press days, junkets, premieres; liaising with press as needed for reactions, press PR material needs, fact-checking support, pitching films and talent, setting up interviews, etc.; liaising with clients as needed to support team and project including handling print requests, setting screenings, etc; and supporting the team and clients at festivals.
Job Requirements:
College Degree plus minimum of 1-year related work experience at an agency or PR firm.
Candidate should be impeccably organized and detail-oriented; highly computer literate; social media savvy; have good instincts and be a strategic and forward thinker.
Candidate should also have solid writing skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work in a very fast-paced environment and have a real interest in film/entertainment public relations.
Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
Please send cover letter and resume to prassistantjobnyc@gmail.com to be considered. Looking to hire asap.


Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Seeking An Assistant

Greene & Associates Talent Agency is seeking an Assistant. 1-2 years agency experience is required. Candidates who possess a strong desire to become an Agent should apply. Responsibilities include script coverage, knowledge about InEntertainment is a plus, rolling calls, providing administrative and client support including reviewing material, generating and scheduling auditions as well as coordinating with casting directors, managers and publicists. Ideal candidate will be personable, extremely detail-oriented, motivated, have excellent communication skills, calm under pressure and have an excellent work ethic. This position also provides excellent potential for growth/upward mobility. Please email resume & cover letter to jen@greenetalent.com

Monday, December 7, 2015

Office Manager Position

Greene & Associates is looking for a new office manager. Duties include meticulous organizing and coordinating office operations and procedures in order to ensure organizational efficiency, preparing payroll, designing and maintaining office filing systems, reviewing and ordering supplies, maintaining & updating client and agent calendars, setting agent and client meetings and other clerical functions. Ideal candidate must have at least 4 years experience as an office manager and be exceedingly well organized. Competitive salary & benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to jen@greenetalent.com

Friday, December 4, 2015

Assistant Position

PMK•BNC is looking for a Corporate Communications Assistant.  Candidates should have 1-2 years’ experience at an agency or in-house in a communications role, have an understanding of PR and a desire to work in Corporate Communications/in-house PR. The chosen candidate will assist in executing public relations campaigns for PMK•BNC, writing, developing and distributing agency-related materials, coordinate meetings, conference calls, and presentations. Please email resume to recruiting@pmkbnc.com

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Seeking An Administrative Assistant

Principato-Young Entertainment is seeking an experienced administrative assistant with one year plus of solid desk training (not just internships) - to support one of our top talent managers.  This is a great opportunity to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.  We require a strong degree of multi-tasking, a sharp focus for details, and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, client-driven environment.  Must be articulate, with excellent communication skills. Usual administrative skill sets are required. We offer a competitive industry hourly rate with a generous benefits package. Send resumes to rgardner@pyent.com

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Seeking Literary Assistant

Top literary management company is seeking a new assistant to two managers. It is a high volume desk balancing the needs of both managers and their writer/director clients who work in both film and TV. Seeking smart, adaptable, and enthusiastic candidates who have strong communication skills and who are good at multitasking. Responsibilities include rolling calls, managing calendars, coordinating client meetings, sending client materials, and performing other administrative duties. This is an entry-level desk, but past industry experience is a plus. Please send resumes to manageassist2015@gmail.com

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Social Media Manager

Ripple Entertainment is a digital media company focused on building owned and operated video networks. The company develops, produces and owns original video content, licenses video content and acquires video content to program its owned and operated properties. All properties are distributed via social media platforms with a primary focus on YouTube and Facebook; but, also producing for Vine, Instagram, Snapchat and Twitter.
Ripple Entertainment is a partner of Red Arrow (a subsidiary of Prosiebensat1).
This relationship affords Ripple upstream distribution opportunities through broadcast television and multiple territories around the world. Established in October 2015, Ripple is a forward thinking company positioning itself to capitalize on the continued expansion of digital video.
Job Description
The Social Media Marketing Manager will develop and implement strategy across digital and social media to impact the entire viewer journey, from awareness, to acquisition to loyalty to advocacy. The Social Media Marketing Manager is a strategic thinker, who understands both short and long term business consequences of all decisions and is able and willing to execute rapidly. She/He understands that social is more than posting and there is science behind everything they do. She/He has proven experience setting up structured marketing tests and analyzing results for actionable insights. She/He has proven success in driving substantial results, ideally in viewer engagement and acquisition. She/He can immediately step into a role as an internal thought leader and catalyst to help drive a rapidly growing team and business.
Responsibilities
● Source and create content for all platforms, including photos, short videos, editorial and graphics
● Create and manage a release strategy to publish content to each platform on a consistent basis
● Manage relationships with media partners across platforms
● Create brand specific messaging
● Develop new opportunities with emerging platforms to support the social media strategy
Candidate Skills & Traits
● Exceptional organizational behavior
● Strong people skills with the ability to relate to a variety of personalities
● Passion for all things media
● Hands-on or expert knowledge of all social platforms (FB, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Vine and that other platform that sent out only 100 invites for the closed beta)
● Intense curiosity (ie you’re always thinking about how things can be better and how to create the next big thing)
● Self-starter with the confidence to act in smart, effective ways
● Willingness to work long hours and weekends
● Strong problem-solving abilities
● Basic knowledge of production and editing a plus
● Proficient in PowerPoint/Keynote and Excel
● Strong communication skills with ability to present to senior executives
● Design (ie Photoshop) and editing skills a plus
● 3+ years experience creating digital media content
● 2+ years distributing and promoting content across social media
● Familiarity with digital business models