Overview & Responsibilities

The Coordinator, Community & Talent Relations will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of strategic publicity campaigns, support On-Air Talent Relations and other Community driven activations for Hearst Televisions direct-to-consumer streaming service, Very Local. This candidate will report into the Manager, Community & Talent Relations.
 

• Support internal and external communication needs for all Very Local original programming. 
• Update and maintain Very Local press contacts lists, status reports and monthly press clippings. 
• Assist with drafting press releases, talking points, series synopsis, deck, bios and other materials as needed. 
• Staff and coordinate talent press opportunities, including interviews and events. 
• Assist with all press and talent social reporting and tracking. 
• Assist with cross departmental collaboration efforts (programming, production, web and social media) and ensure delivery of key project deadlines.
• Coordinate and participate in department brainstorms to generate “out of the box” ideas that support series launch campaigns.
• Select and distribute weekly premiere and episodic social assets to talent. 
• Coordinate talent milestone gifting.  
• Coordinate travel arrangements and itineraries for talent.
• Execute administrative duties including scheduling of meetings, T&E processing.
• Provide general support including meeting schedules, notes, agendas, attendees, materials and follow-up plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, ideally in Marketing, Communications or a similar field. 
• 1-2 years of relevant experience
• Well-organized with the ability to handle multiple projects from start to finish
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Creative thinker and ability to wear many hats
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment 
• Self-motivated, with a desire to learn and grow quickly
• Natural demonstration of emotional intelligence 
• Strong and thoughtful communicator 
• Strong knowledge of social media landscape and familiarity with various social media platforms.
• Knowledge of the media industry and streaming landscape, up to date on industry trends and emerging media a plus.

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