Publicist Job at Russell Tobin in Stamford

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Overview

Our client is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are looking for a full-time Publicist to join their team on-site in Stamford, CT.

Location

Stamford, CT (Hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite)

Base pay range

$75,000.00 / yr - $80,000.00 / yr

Compensation : $75,000 - $80,000

As a member of the USA Sports communications team, the Publicist will generate maximum, positive publicity coverage and target appropriate press / media outlets for our sports properties across its linear platforms. The role calls for creativity and collaboration, requiring work with USA Sports’ production, programming, digital sports platforms and marketing departments, as well as other communications departments within the company.

Responsibilities

• Support the sports communications team and serve as a point of contact for the media for sports properties, fielding incoming interview requests and inquiries for its event coverage and studio shows.
• Proactively pitch stories highlighting our sports production, marketing, on-air talent, and studio and original programming.
• Develop relationships with media outlets – traditional and non-traditional – and think in creative ways to cut through the noise to build awareness of our sports portfolio.
• Occasionally travel to events to assist PR efforts.
• Generate and distribute press materials including programming and tune-in releases, announcements, and bios; manage and build press lists.
• Develop, plan and execute events including media conference calls and press junkets in support of priority properties.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to execute overall campaign objectives for network priorities

Qualifications

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

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