Press Assistant

Job Summary
Company:
Academy Music Group

Department:
Marketing and PR

Location:
Brixton, London

Reports to:
PR Manager

Working Hours:
Full time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Role
An essential position within the team, you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the fast-moving, in-house press office for Academy Music Group's nationwide venues and promoting division, Academy Events.

Our Team
The press assistant will be contributing to a dynamic team to ensure high quality output and service, where collaboration and teamwork is at the heart of everything we do.

About You
Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a PR role in music, media, culture, or entertainment
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Strong coordinator of project teams and stakeholder groups
• A solid network of media connections and established PR relationships
• Excellent knowledge of key UK media and digital platforms
• An understanding of PR processes and accreditation systems
• Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Professional and confident telephone manner
• Strong organisation and time management with the ability to multitask across our venues
• Exceptional attention to detail and sharp reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint

Behaviours
The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success

• Dynamic and expertly detail orientated
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven
• A proactive team player and collaborative by nature
• Proactive, can-do attitude with a positive work ethic
• Willingness to work as part of a larger team and build positive working relationships
• Knack for diplomacy and the confidence to engage with all levels
• Understanding of the wider industry and ever-changing media landscape
• Flexibility to work irregular hours (weekends/evenings/public holidays)
• Strong work ethic

What The Role Includes

• Work directly with the Press Office team on all day-to-day activity
• Maintain, check and distribute media listings (weekly)
• Coordinate daily press coverage and media reports
• Monitor and prioritise media enquiries
• Maximise media exposure of events promoted by Academy Events and generate
• publicity across media outlets
• Build professional relationships with key editorial contacts and influencers
• Maintain media databases (TV/radio/print/online/student/social)
• Organise, maintain and distribute media assets and press materials
• Effectively write and distribute press releases and biographies
• Manage campaigns, including PR planning and pitching to media outlets, organising
• interviews and media coverage to full execution
• Maintain press kits for internal and external use as directed
• Organise and manage content creators across all venues
• Write concise media messages for digital channels and social media
• Attend and organise meetings and media events when necessary

Equal Opportunities
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It's talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company
Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK's leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 20th October.
We reserve the right to close applications at any time so encourage early application where possible.