Reporting to our Owners & Venue Management the primary duties and responsibilities are to:
• Conceptualize, develop and implement media events for key venue promotions and campaigns.
• Identify and solicit appropriate support.
• Act as point-of-contact with acts, the venue and media.
• Conceptualize and develop promotional materials and campaigns around specific events.
• Manage and maintain all social networking sites and website content
• Identify markets for and place advertisments and promotional activities.
• Identify opportunities for media coverage.
• Maintain positive relationships with representatives of the media.
• Interface with staff, outside consultants, acts and promoters in a supportive and professional manner.
• Assist with preparation of promotional materials, news releases and press kits.
• Keep up-to-date with current media trends.
• Keep up-to-date on The Espy’s events past present and future and our ongoing campaigns and strategies.
As our valued Publicist, the following skills and background required for success are:
• Broad understanding of marketing and development strategies and techniques.
• Press relations, journalism or media related experience.
• B.A. degree in communications related discipline a plus.
• Professional presentation skills and demeanor.
• Ability to manage a number of projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills.
• Team player.
• Current book of media contacts.
• Proven track record of seeing projects through to completion with little or no supervision.
• Commitment to our venue and philosophy.
This is a full time position.
