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Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Jworldnt(op): 12:37pm On Dec 04, 2018
Company Description
Our Company have fast rising stars taking the music industry by storm. A musician, actor and music video director.
We are seeking to hire a smart, energetic and social individual who will create a positive press and media exposure for our talents.
 
Job Description
The publicist will manage the Company talents public image and appearances. He/She must know how to write press releases, network, and deal with media, have strong communication and people skills.
Oversees the public image and manages all media relations
Coordinates publicity events and make sure the client knows where to go and what to do
They are responsible for writing press releases, escorting client on red carpet events and attending press junkets
Also if the talents do something negative, it is the publicist’s job to conduct damage control
Follow client to all interviews

Duties
The publicist is on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Will work long hours and also travel with their talent as much as needed. 
Main duties also include fielding questions from the media, securing interviews for their client and maintaining a positive relationship with the press. 
To protect the client from any surprises, publicists will ask the journalist exactly what the story is about and what questions they plan to ask. In some cases, the publicist will ask to be present at the interview to make sure that the client doesn't comment on sensitive issues or make remarks that could look bad in the papers.


Requirements 
Must have high level of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or a related field work. 
Coursework also includes writing and editing for mass media, public relations fundamentals, PR ethics, media organization and communications in the information age. 
Additional Information
Desired Competence
Understanding the talent
Manages client expectations effectively
Communication skills
Uses communication skills in a thorough and effective manner to manage own area of responsibility.
Management of Information
Establishes and maintains data and information records which are sufficient for own purposes and which meet the music industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Planning &Organising
Effectively and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes caseloads in a way which allows for unexpected events and interruptions.
Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Uses a range of strategies to achieve desirable outcome.
Commitment to Excel
Challenges self and others to exceed standards and achieve extraordinary results. Is not easily deterred when obstacles or delays are encountered.
Analysis
Thinks through a situation systematically.
 
Desired Skills
[/b]Communication skills (English), spoken and written (Good)
Analytical Skills (Very Good)
IT skills ( Good)
Advertisement (marketing and merchandising)
Online knowledge of publicizing
Process and operational management
Business Writing (Good)
Negotiation Skills (Good)
Presentation skills (Very Good)
Relationship Management (Very Good)
 
[b]Knowledge

Good Knowledge of the musicand film industry
End- to- End business processes
Business Ethics
Desired Applicants
Stay at home mothers, Freelancers, Retired Journalist.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter why you are the best candiditates to jworldntertainment@gmail.com
www.jworldntertainment.com.ng

Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Olusharp(m): 1:38pm On Dec 04, 2018
Jworldnt:
Company Description
Our Company have fast rising stars taking the music industry by storm. A musician, actor and music video director.
We are seeking to hire a smart, energetic and social individual who will create a positive press and media exposure for our talents.
 
Job Description
The publicist will manage the Company talents public image and appearances. He/She must know how to write press releases, network, and deal with media, have strong communication and people skills.
Oversees the public image and manages all media relations
Coordinates publicity events and make sure the client knows where to go and what to do
They are responsible for writing press releases, escorting client on red carpet events and attending press junkets
Also if the talents do something negative, it is the publicist’s job to conduct damage control
Follow client to all interviews

Duties
The publicist is on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Will work long hours and also travel with their talent as much as needed. 
Main duties also include fielding questions from the media, securing interviews for their client and maintaining a positive relationship with the press. 
To protect the client from any surprises, publicists will ask the journalist exactly what the story is about and what questions they plan to ask. In some cases, the publicist will ask to be present at the interview to make sure that the client doesn't comment on sensitive issues or make remarks that could look bad in the papers.


Requirements 
Must have high level of experience in PR, communications, journalism, or a related field work. 
Coursework also includes writing and editing for mass media, public relations fundamentals, PR ethics, media organization and communications in the information age. 
Additional Information
Desired Competence
Understanding the talent
Manages client expectations effectively
Communication skills
Uses communication skills in a thorough and effective manner to manage own area of responsibility.
Management of Information
Establishes and maintains data and information records which are sufficient for own purposes and which meet the music industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
Planning &Organising
Effectively and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes caseloads in a way which allows for unexpected events and interruptions.
Negotiation & Persuasion skills
Uses a range of strategies to achieve desirable outcome.
Commitment to Excel
Challenges self and others to exceed standards and achieve extraordinary results. Is not easily deterred when obstacles or delays are encountered.
Analysis
Thinks through a situation systematically.
 
Desired Skills
[/b]Communication skills (English), spoken and written (Good)
Analytical Skills (Very Good)
IT skills ( Good)
Advertisement (marketing and merchandising)
Online knowledge of publicizing
Process and operational management
Business Writing (Good)
Negotiation Skills (Good)
Presentation skills (Very Good)
Relationship Management (Very Good)
 
[b]Knowledge

Good Knowledge of the musicand film industry
End- to- End business processes
Business Ethics
Desired Applicants
Stay at home mothers, Freelancers, Retired Journalist.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter why you are the best candiditates to jworldntertainment@gmail.com
www.jworldntertainment.com.ng
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Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Jworldnt(op): 1:55am On Dec 09, 2018
Ok @Olu, I will...Thank you
Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Daisydamsel: 9:55am On Dec 09, 2018
Jworldnt:
Ok @Olu, I will...Thank you
is the role still available? Thanks
Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by pweedie(f): 10:11am On Dec 09, 2018
Still available?
Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Jworldnt(op): 10:26am On Jan 19, 2019
Daisydamsel:
is the role still available? Thanks
The role is still available.
Re: Entertainment Publicist Vacancy by Jworldnt(op): 10:27am On Jan 19, 2019
pweedie:
Still available?
The role is still available.
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