Publicity Coordinator (Communications & Marketing)

SAG-AFTRA • Los Angeles, CA

6d • $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

SAG-AFTRA is seeking a Publicity Coordinator to support all traditional and digital media relations activities, initiatives, planning, placement, measurement, and reporting. This role works in conjunction with communications and marketing staff to establish goals, objectives, plans, and tactical implementations. The Publicity Coordinator also provides marketing, research, and planning assistance and support.

Requirements

• Superlative interpersonal skills: High degree of patience and tact, and must be able to cultivate respectful and collaborative relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, both internally and externally.
• Hold yourself and others accountable for a high level of performance and integrity.
• Must be able to work in a challenging environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Must be adaptable, creative, detail-oriented and confident, with superior problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines and coordinate organized project plans.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Familiarity with Cision, Google Suite and project management programs.
• Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance at such levels as is determined at SAG- AFTRA’s sole discretion.
• Must be available and willing to work extended hours per day or per week, including weekends and holidays, as SAG-AFTRA determines is necessary to meet its business needs.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations or a related field.
• Introductory marketing communications experience in an agency, nonprofit or corporate setting.
• Excellent written communications.
• Must have current authorization to work for any employer within the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Business, labor, and/or entertainment industry media relations and media planning experience a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports the domestic and international media relations outreach efforts through close interaction with the CCMO.
• Assists in developing and supporting a consistent communications strategy and core messaging that reflects the organization’s strategic vision.
• Writes, edits, and places media products including news releases, fact sheets, bios, and other print, digital, and video media kit materials.
• Builds and maintains a positive media relations environment for the organization and supports relationships with media outlets.
• Coordinates incoming media requests from external parties and internal partners.
• Works with media outlets to publish timely company information and stories.
• Assists with developing media programs and written and verbal pitches.
• Assists in creating briefing materials, and coordinating and supporting briefings, interviews, and press events.
• Engages with certain contracted consultants and media agencies.
• Provides on-site support for executive and elected leaders at media, industry, and labor events.
• Supports and maintains the organization’s media management system and subscriptions including Cision and others; conducts periodic service and account reviews and recommends appropriate vendors.
• Supports other efforts in the Communications & Marketing department as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates.

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $28.99 per hour along with our excellent employee benefits and perks.
• Colleagues that are passionate about what we do and how they contribute to our mission
• Balance between work and home life responsibilities
• Affordable and comprehensive medical and dental plans
• Generous pension plan
• Employee discounts and perks

What This Job Offers

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