Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

An assistant at The Oriel Co must be able to multi-task under breaking deadlines and have a solution-oriented mindset to stay one step ahead of all outcomes. An assistant must also be detailed-oriented, have excellent communication and writing skills, including mastering press releases, media alerts and boilerplates. All Oriel employees maintain the highest level of confidentiality and have the ability to keep up with a fast-paced office, and remain composed in high-pressure environments. Core tasks include:

-Assist and manage writing tasks including press releases, media alerts and boilerplates
-Assist in monitoring magazines, websites, client socials and google alerts for client news
-Assist with company social media calendar and posts
-Conference client phone interviews
-Coordinate digital and tour press for publicity roster
-Develop client and media materials in conjunction with the senior PR team
-Development of client interview schedules
-Draft media interview/performance requests
-Facilitate delivery of press clippings to clients
-Help manage media contact lists
-Organize press updates to clients
-Managing client gifts
-Miscellaneous company task and office responsibilities

Requirements
-Up to 1 year experience in Public Relations and/or multiple internships in the entertainment space
-Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing
-Must be detailed oriented
-High level of organizational, problem-solving and collaboration skills
-Methodical time management and execution skills
-Comfortable with reprioritization and pivoting
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to work outside of scheduled times as needed
-Must be based in New York.