Pr Coordinator Jobs

We are looking for a Coordinator to join the Communications and Publicity team in Toronto for an initial 3-month contract (with potential to extend). This is an exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter with a positive attitude.

Key responsibilities:

• Combine creativity with knowledge of the media to recognise media angles and generate positive coverage across a broad media and influencer spectrum; Advise on press angles for streaming content and take part in PR Hub brainstorms and creative thinking processes.
• Careful handling of screeners and their distribution. Working closely with Legal to ensure all assets shared with third parties are cleared and aligned.
• Create coverage reports post campaign
• Liaising with the International teams to ensure publicity opportunities are maximized, as well as managing press releases and promotional assets including screeners.
• Set up and execute interviews and press junkets for streaming content
• Assist in the development of digital & online coverage by developing contacts with those that cover streaming across a variety of websites and placing clips, pictures, and news pieces
• Adopt and promote the companies values and support a culture of inclusion
• Be an ambassador of the company, internally and externally
• Nurture key relationships with influencers, digital outlets as well as traditional print, online, and broadcast media
• Monitor media platforms and moments in time to identify opportunities
• Execution of publicity campaigns for priority new shows & events; developing and pitching news stories, features, and talent interviews

Key skills/experience:

• Idea generation - keeping the team creatively vibrant and encourage creativity within the streaming PR team
• Preferred experience working within the PR/TV/Streaming/Entertainment/media industry with good TV/Streaming contacts including editors, critics, and writers.
• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the social media landscape and platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Experienced with talent management; anything from facilitating photo shoots, stunts and press junkets to schedule/calendar management, travel bookings and facilitating departmental requests
• Personable and adaptable team player with a flexible approach – some out of hours work may be required at times
• A genuine passion for film and television, & entertainment is a must!
• Ability to manage both traditional and digital publicity strategies to promote streaming content, from programming to brand and events, working closely with Comms Lead for Canada and PR Agency
• Strong organisational and time management skills - phenomenal attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure, and on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written communication – you'll be assisting with press releases and corporate Q & A’s and more
• Polished and professional communications - excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills
• Experience running a reactive and proactive press office, handling incoming press enquiries, and escalating any crisis-led issues
• Strong understanding of the media landscape (traditional and digital), editorial requirements, and what makes a story.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with talent, influencers, digital outlets as well as traditional print, online, and broadcast media

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, feel free to apply!