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Versant Media · 2 days ago

Junior Publicist, MS NOW Prime

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

2+ years exp

VERSANT Media is a leading force in news, sports, and entertainment, offering a unique combination of content, technology, and services. The Jr. Publicist will support the MS NOW Communications team with day-to-day publicity efforts for MS NOW’s Primetime programming, requiring strong organizational and communication skills.

BroadcastingInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

Responsibilities

Monitor and promote newsmaking interviews, exclusives, special coverage, and campaign strategies for MS NOW’s Primetime coverage, including “Deadline: White House,” “All In with Chris Hayes,” “The Briefing with Jen Psaki,” “The Rachel Maddow Show,” “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell,” and more

Monitor and report daily media coverage of the MS NOW Primetime programming and show hosts

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

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, and special coverage events

Manage internal approval process and logistical details for executive and talent speaking requests and engagements

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

Note: This position will require regular late-night hours, and at times travel and after-hours work

Qualification

Public relations experienceInterest in newsMediaCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsMeet deadlinesTelevision newsDiscretion in handling informationInterpersonal skills