Assistant Publicist

The Hiring Advisors • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hiring Advisors is partnering with a premier, highly respected entertainment public relations agency in the LA area to find a high-energy, proactive Publicist Assistant. This team represents some of the world's most influential filmmakers, actors, and production companies in Hollywood. If you have a solution-oriented mindset, thrive under breaking deadlines, and want hands-on mentorship from veteran entertainment publicists, this is the perfect seat to build your foundation.

Requirements

• 1+ years of full-time administrative experience within entertainment, film, television, talent agencies, studios, or media/PR agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding high-profile client information, schedules, and sensitive news.
• Outstanding verbal/written communication skills and a calm, "can-do" attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple moving pieces without dropping the ball.
• Must be based in the Los Angeles area and able to work on-site Monday through Friday in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support senior publicists with day-to-day operations—managing complex schedules, heavy calendar coordination, call logs, expense reports, and travel logistics.
• Coordinate client schedules and logistics for high-profile press junkets, TV/radio interviews, premieres, red carpet appearances, and photo shoots.
• Monitor print, digital, and broadcast media daily; compile clipping reports and service breaking coverage directly to talent and executive teams.
• Create and update digital press kits, client bios, media lists, and internal memos.
• Serve as a key administrative bridge between LA team members, NY counterparts, and client teams.

Benefits

• Direct Mentorship: Learn the ins and outs of talent and film PR directly from industry-leading publicists.
• Long-Term Growth: This position offers clear path potential for candidates looking to build a multi-year foundation and grow from within the agency.
• Dynamic Work: No two days are the same—work directly on campaigns powering premier entertainment releases and top-tier Hollywood talent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level