Job Title: Publicist
Job Location: Communications Department in Johannesburg
Reporting to the GM: Group Communications
Employer: ETV
Key Performance Areas include:
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Responsible for a portfolio of shows appearing
on e.tv Channels
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Responsible for the communication around the
general e.tv Channels
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Adhere to the administration required including
consistency of communication and submission of weekly status reports
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Keep financial records of different projects
under his/her portfolio
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Manage database and information about the
different projects in their portfolio
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Prepare Communication strategies for the Channel
and the different shows
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Write publicity material for portfolio of shows
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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:
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Establish professional relationships with key
media
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Draft publicity plans for the shows in portfolio
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Pitch feature ideas to journalists
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Deal with media requests for interviews and
pictures
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Send publicity material to media and following
these up
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Stakeholder Relations
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Create and maintain the public image of the
celebrities associated with e.tv shows
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Cultivate a genuine, working relationships with
key entertainment industry stakeholders e.g. image consultants, photojournalists
and corporate
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Establish and maintain strategic relationship
with key groups such as producers, actors and other stakeholders associated
with the shows
Events:
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Coordinate e.tv celebrity invitations to
strategic entertainment industry events
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Ensure careful planning and management, media
and celebrity attendance and post event media coverage
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Deal with e.tv celebrities’ requests at the
strategic entertainment industry events e.g. screenings and promotional events
e.t.c.
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Coordinate e.tv celebrities for Corporate Social
Investment projects
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Media event Management
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Liaise with the e.tv Events team to organize
events held by the department
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Distribution of event invites –either
electronically or physically
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Collate RSVPs from media contacts
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Set-up Talent releases: coordinate bios, press
releases, photos, EPKs, press kits
Online:
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Monitor website material for shows in your
portfolio
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Assisting the online team by supplying fresh
copy from shows in your portfolio
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Update the press office
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Increase
brand recognition by creating partnerships in the online community and
blogosphere
Requirements:
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3 year diploma/degree in public relations or
communications
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3 – 5 years publicity/public relations
experience
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Exceptional writing skills
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Able to work under pressure
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Strong
media relationships
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Strong social network skills
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Strong organizational skills
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Familiarity with social media and its uses
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A sound
understanding of the South African entertainment industry
Deadline Date: 22.01.2014
How to Apply:
Note:
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Only shortlisted applicants who meet the
criteria will be contacted.
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If you have not received a response 14 days
after the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful
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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
