ELLEN JACOBS ASSOCIATES SEEKS PUBLICIST TO BEGIN IMMEDIATELY
Ellen Jacobs Associates, a New York-based performing arts agency, with prestigious client list, offering PR, marketing and booking services, seeks full-time publicist with minimum 3 years experience to join friendly, creative staff in busy SoHo office.
Resume should be accompanied by a letter describing interest in the position and writing samples. E-mail to: eja@ejassociates.org
Job Requirements:
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Superior organizational and multi-tasking skills and a meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with multiple New York, national and international clients, artists and press in a fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of initiative
• Creative problem-solving skills
• In-depth knowledge and love of the performing arts a plus
Responsibilities include:
• Writing press releases, pitch letters, photo tips and other press materials
• Pitching stories to print, web and broadcast media on New York, national, regional and international levels
• Arranging/attending media functions such as press conferences, interviews and photo shoots.
• Attending day and evening client performances, rehearsals and benefit galas
Please email cover letter, resume, writing samples and salary requirements.