Manager, Publicity
About The Position
ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View”. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. ABC News is seeking a Manager, Publicity for the Longform team covering ABC News Studios, and leading “Nightline” and “IMPACT x Nightline” with opportunities to support “20/20” and “The View including day-to-day publicity efforts.
Requirements
- At least five years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications or related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple campaigns at any given time.
- Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to secure earned media.
- Talent relations experience.
- Crisis communications experience.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekend days.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of social media integrations; experience running successful social media campaigns.
- Strong, collaborative, professional, respectful and kind team player.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in news, television, media and/or politics.
Responsibilities
- Strategize to identify key opportunities for shows and titles that align with company PR objectives while understanding the news cycle
- Help to identify areas of team growth; for example, relationship building with key press contacts, identifying new outlets/platforms/contacts for promotion and outreach to content creators to support promotion on social
- Create and execute comprehensive strategies working with producers and key partners
- Pitch targeted opportunities
- Create comprehensive messaging and conduct interview prep
- Build relationships with key internal and external talent
- Seek opportunities to further develop relationships with media partners cultivating key journalist/producer relationships
- Craft press releases including announcements, listings and ratings providing valuable input on announcement releases and strategy
- Help in organizing and staffing promotional events, junkets including outreach to talent, press and coordinating all logistical details
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
