Publicist Job at Etv in Johannesburg

JOB TITLE: PUBLICIST

Location:Communications Department in Johannesburg

Reporting to the GM: Group Communications, your key performance areas include:


    Responsible for a portfolio of shows appearing on e.tv Channels
    Responsible for the communication around the general e.tv Channels
    Adhere to the administration required including consistency of communication and submission of weekly status reports
    Keep financial records of different projects under his/her portfolio
    Manage database and information about the different projects in their portfolio
    Prepare Communication strategies for the Channel and the different shows
    Write publicity material for portfolio of shows
    Work closely with the photographer in helping to facilitate onset photography as well as other photo opportunities
    Plans, coordinate and directs activities with the goal to solicit strategic media coverage


Media Relations

    Establish professional relationships with key media
    Draft publicity plans for the shows in portfolio
    Pitch feature ideas to journalists
    Deal with media requests for interviews and pictures
    Send publicity material to media and following these up


Stakeholder Relations

    Create and maintain the public image of the celebrities associated with e.tv shows
    Cultivate a genuine, working relationships with key entertainment industry stakeholders e.g. image consultants, photojournalists and corporate
    Establish and maintain strategic relationship with key groups such as producers, actors and other stakeholders associated with the shows


Events

    Coordinate e.tv celebrity invitations to strategic entertainment industry events
    Ensure careful planning and management, media and celebrity attendance and post event media coverage
    Deal with e.tv celebrities’ requests at the strategic entertainment industry events e.g. screenings and promotional events e.t.c.
    Coordinate e.tv celebrities for Corporate Social Investment projects
    Media event Management
    Liaise with the e.tv Events team to organise events held by the department
    Distribution of event invites –either electronically or physically
    Collate RSVPs from media contacts
    Set-up Talent releases: coordinate bios, press releases, photos, EPKs, press kits


Online

    Monitor website material for shows in your portfolio
    Assisting the online team by supplying fresh copy from shows in your portfolio
    Update the press office
    Increase brand recognition by creating partnerships in the online community and blogosphere


Requirements:

    3 year diploma/degree in public relations or communications
    3 – 5 years publicity/public relations experience
    Exceptional writing skills
    Able to work under pressure
    Strong media relationships
    Strong social network skills
    Strong organizational skills
    Familiarity with social media and its uses
    A sound understanding of the South African entertainment industry



If you possess the criteria and qualifications as stated, please send your application form together with a detailed CV and letter of motivation to jobs@etv.co.za

Closing Date: 11 December 2013