Senior Publicist - London, United Kingdom - Global Radio Services

Global Radio Services

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Publicist

Reporting of the Role:

This role reports to the Senior Publicity Manager

Overview of job:

Following an internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for a senior publicist to join the communications team.

As a Senior Publicist you'll generate high profile, impactful press coverage for Global's entertainment brands and initiatives, including Heart, Capital, Radio X, Official Big Top 40 by Global, Global Player, Global Original podcasts, Global's Make Some Noise and The Global Awards.

You'll be working with A-list talent on world famous brands in a wide and varied role.

3 best things about the job

The excitement of a live broadcast environment with a constant flow of high profile guests plus worldfamous radio brands
Working with incredible talent, both behind and in front of the mic
A collaborative, welcoming team with the opportunity to work on projects where we all come together, like our world class events

Measures of success -

In the first few months, you would have:

Established yourself with the show producers for the brands you work on
Landed brilliant coverage in key titles
Built relationships at Global with key teams & talent
Made sure you're constantly keeping key media up to date with newslines and stories from the radio brands.

Responsibilities of the role:

You'll support the Senior Publicity Manager on publicity for Capital, Heart, Radio X and podcasts (with scope to shape your remit if you have a passion for a particular brand)
You'll work with the Senior Publicity Manager and Programming teams to generate ideas to drive coverage, and you'll respond quickly to show content to improve coverage
You'll work on publicity plans for, and media management at, some of Global's live events, from intimate gigs to Capital's Summertime and Jingle Bell Ball.
You'll lead the PR activity for your brands on the annual campaign for Global's charity, Global's Make Some Noise
You'll support the comms team in communications around our quarterly RAJAR results
You'll develop messaging and media materials such as press releases, media alerts
You'll coordinate and oversee photo shoots
Managing publicity budgets and raising POs
You'll build and nurture relationships with journalists at target media outlets and with key internal and external partners

What you will need

We are looking for an energetic and tenacious senior publicist with a track record of generating impactful PR coverage and delivering innovative publicity campaigns
A solid track record of music or entertainment publicity
Sociallysavvy and proficient in influencer relations
Positive relationships with journalists across print, online, broadcast and digital.
A keen eye for newlines and showbiz
High profile talent handling
Writing for media, and a strong network of media contacts
Working with different partners internally and externally
Multitasking and prioritising different demands
Live events experience is a bonus although not essential

Everyone is welcome at Global:

Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces.

We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone.

We believe that different will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.

Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global

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