Our client, a successful music promotions and press company, seeks an experienced PR/Press expert to lead their Festival & Events team:
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing new business proposals, timelines and campaign strategies.
- Generating press releases and copy writing.
- Leading on campaigns, managing as mall team and reporting to Directors.
- Communicating clearly with clients, effectively managing their expectations.
- Managing communications with journalists with clarity and concision.
- Pitching and arranging media partnerships, press trips and features up to a global scale.
- Coordinating and hosting media onsite at festivals and as part of overseas press trips.
- Negotiating accounts and pitching new business.
Requirements:
- Substantial experience in music events publicity.
- Previous experience in crisis and line management.
- Experience in business pitching and account negotiation.
- Proven experience of leading and managing a team
- Possess an extensive database of entertainment journalists and media contacts.
- Up to date on current industry trends and the festival scene specifically.
- Prepared to attend events, client and journalist meetings on bank holidays or weekends.
- Expertise in online and print press campaigns and copy writing
Please note that due to the volume of submissions, not all applicants will be contacted if their submission is unsuccessful.
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