Junior Publicist

This is a Full Time Job

Jill Fritzo Public Relations is looking for a Junior Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking an experienced candidate who is ready to take their career to the next level. Someone who can work in a fast-paced environment, is driven, can maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and possess strong communication and writing skills.

Jill Fritzo Public Relations is a bi-coastal boutique public relations firm representing entertainment talent.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Coordinate details for client photo shoots, press junkets, premieres, interviews and appearances, including travel and glam
• Create and maintain client schedules (in coordination with counterparts and team members)
• Working with the team to execute the strategic PR plan per client/project (Pitching, research, coverage)
• Creating press materials including press releases, pitches, bios, etc.
• Covering red carpet events and personal appearances for talent
• Oversee story ideas, arrange and facilitate client interviews and photo shoots
• Engage with media to secure high-level features and placements for clients and their projects
• Handle incoming press requests and researching press contacts at media outlets
• Process client requests in a timely manner
• Ongoing maintenance and updating of industry contacts and media lists
• Join new business meetings with team members and interested in pursuing new business across various verticals - tv, film, music, authors, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in PR or Communications
• 2-3 years of experience working full-time at an entertainment PR agency or film/TV studio is required

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills
• Proactive and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Able to handle any/all confidential information, issues and matters in a sensitive manner
• Interest in the entertainment industry strongly preferred
• Willingness to work occasional late nights, weekends, or holidays.