Publicity Coordinator Wanted At 7de Laan

Publicity Coordinator Wanted At 7de Laan.

Job Description

• Monitor the public and media’s opinion of 7de Laan
• Generating exciting press releases out to the media bi-weekly and or as and when required
• Prepare and send teasers on the fourth week of each month
• Generate and pitch interesting story ideas to the media
• Organize and coordinate interviews and photo shoot for print, radio and television
• Provide appropriate pictures, screen grabs, video clips and any other information for the media
• Update the website and social media platform with teasers, images, video clips, features and interesting titbits
• Update the publicity database and archives
• Liaise with viewers on all platforms
• Manage Social Media – reply fan mail, posting, monitoring and replying to fans across all platforms including e-mail, snail mail, website
• Handle queries, bookings and organizing appearances for 7de Laan Actors
• Plan and co-ordinate external events for the brand
• Attend events with Actors where necessary
• Plan and coordinate internal events
• Arrange and represent the company at events such as press launches, conferences, exhibitions, open days and sponsorships
• Initiating company events
• Coming up with original ideas for Company events
• Search for venues, contacts and supplies
• Hiring and supervising contractors such as caterers
• Ensure that health, safety and insurance regulations are followed

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Public Relations / Journalism / Events Management or media related qualification
• At least 2 years public relations experience
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Internet
• Excellent communications (both written and verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
• Project management, organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to create and maintain new relations
• High levels of attention to detail, initiative and creative
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Resilience, to cope if your ideas are turned down or criticized
• Good negotiation, budget awareness and marketing skills
• Enthusiasm, self-starter, motivation and a positive attitude
• Ability to work effectively in a team, and with diplomacy and sensitivity, with all members of the production team, and with Actors, other contributors, and members of the public