We are a boutique music industry PR firm working nationally with some of the biggest names in the Australian music industry; promoting gigs, releases, festivals and events.
Our business is expanding and a position for a part-time Publicist has become available in our Melbourne CBD office. This role is based on a minimum of 15-hours per week, with on occasion, some out of standard business hours work, with a view tobecome a full-time role in the future. This is a small firm where team spirit is a must, and those applying must be able to work under instruction and autonomously.
The role’s responsibilities will include:-
- Liaison with domestic and national media
- Maintaining excellent working relations with media, including local and national newspapers, magazines, radio and television
- Composition of press releases
- Scheduling interviews
- Compiling reports
- Putting PR kits together
- Organising reoccurring work-in-progress meetings with clients to discuss current topics
- Maintaining online media, social networking and industry databases
- Other duties as set, including administration
- Work on site at client events / festivals
The ideal applicant must possess and provide evidence of the following selection criteria:-
- Excellent communication skills
- Professional phone manner
- Excellent computer skills
- An understanding of the media, and its structures
- Professional writing skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Initiative and ability to work unsupervised
- An understanding of the Australian music industry
- Previous publicity and / or media experience (minimum two years)
We will not be accepting telephone enquiries regarding this position. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply.
Immediate start. Applications close Friday 16th March 2012
Please forward CV, along with a cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the selection criteria and provide an example of your writing to jobs@hotoffthepress.com.au. Applications without these details will not be considered.
We are an equal opportunity employer. |
