PR Talent Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Please read the full job description! must have 1 to 1 1/2 years on a busy PR desk! We have several desk to fill at this time!

ID, the largest full-service communications agency in the entertainment industry, seeks exceptional individuals to join our innovative team of strategists representing the era's most acclaimed and influential artists, performers, filmmakers, authors and athletes.
The ideal candidate is motivated, detail oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Assistants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, maintain the highest level of confidentiality, keep pace with an extremely busy office and remain composed in high-pressure settings with the ability to multi-task under breaking deadlines. This entry level position has the potential to lead to a rewarding career as an entertainment publicist. Due to a high volume of applicants, no phone calls please.

Specific responsibilities include:
Service clients with digital breaks
Answer phones promptly and professionally
Maintain digital press kits; maintain hard press kit files when appropriate
Process client requests in a timely manner
Provide support in managing and processing expense and mileage reports
Manage Account Executive's schedule/confirmations - meetings, meals, travel, etc.
Attend events, junket, shoots in support of clients for experience and training
Handle hair/makeup/styling holds when appropriate
Create and maintain client schedules (in coordination with counterparts and team members)
Maintain client assets and in-office samples
Work with supervisors to maintain and update all media lists on a timely basis
Coordinate mailings with team members in advance

Requirements:
BA in Mass Communications, Public Relations or related field or relevant life experience
1 year full-time work experience at a management/talent agency or PR agency preferred
Strong writing, research and organizational skills
Ability to work independently as well as in teams proactively
Strong ability to prioritize, solve problems and be resourceful
Ability to handle fast-paced professional environment
Ability to work well under pressure and take direction well
Strong attention to detail
Ablility to handle any/all confidential information, issues and matters in a sensitive manner
Professional appearance and demeanor with a positive attitude
ID is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and to evaluating applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, national origin, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, veteran's status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.