Publicist Job at ETV 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

Deadline Date: 19.02.2014
How to Apply:

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

Only shortlisted applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted.  If you have not received a response 14 days after the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful