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Versant Media · 9 hours ago

Junior Publicist, MS NOW Digital

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

VERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, home to iconic brands that inspire and inform audiences. The junior publicist will support the MS NOW Communications team with day-to-day publicity across MS NOW’s digital portfolio, requiring strong organizational skills and a keen interest in media and public relations.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Monitor and promote newsmaking interviews, op-eds, exclusives, special coverage, and campaign strategies for MS NOW’s digital portfolio – including audio, website, social, and direct-to-consumer products

Write pitches, create press lists and outreach to reporters tied to MS NOW’s digital and audio portfolio

Play key role in the promotion of, research and PR preparation for the launch of MS NOW products, subscriptions, and content

Manage weekly promotion and episodic support across MS NOW’s award-winning audio portfolio

Elevate MS NOW’s growing digital, audio and social portfolio across traditional media coverage, as well as digital-first and audio-first placements

Provide cross-team communication support for the overall PR team to align on priorities, schedules, announcements and events

Provide support with research projects, transcribing interviews and other assigned press projects

Develop and maintain press lists and key media relationships

Assist with facilitating and staffing various press events including interviews, press tours, or special coverage events as needed

Assist team in managing the MS NOW Communications’ social media account, including monitoring and drafting tweets

Qualification

Public relations experienceDigital communicationsTech product communicationsMedia industry knowledgeMeet deadlinesCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills