Publicity Coordinator - New York, United States - Disney

Disney

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New York, United States

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Mark Lane

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Description

Publicity Coordinator (ABC News)

Job ID

Location

New York, New York, United States

Business
Disney Entertainment Television

Date posted
Apr. 12, 2024

Job Summary:

ABC News is seeking a Publicity Coordinator to join our team As the Publicity Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the publicity efforts for ABC News programming and talent.

You will work closely with the publicity team to execute strategic campaigns that enhance the visibility and reputation of ABC News across various media platforms.

What You Will Do:

Assist in publicity efforts for ABC News' programs and platforms including pitching and placing media, specifically for "World News Tonight with David Muir," "20/20," ABC News Live, ABC Audio, ABC Digital, Special Events, Breaking News and Politics
Compile, edit and distribute daily press clips, weekly status reports.
Post press releases/announcements/advisories to the Disney press room
Lead ABC News Publicity social media accounts.
Compile media lists; maintaining correspondents, anchor and executive bios annually;
Assist awards submissions; processing invoices and payments; serving as the point of contact for payroll.
Manage Vice President's calendar (includes scheduling meetings for the VP and the team, booking travel, handling phone calls
Assist with press events.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum two years' experience in public relations, corporate communications, or related field.
Ability to thrive in a fastpaced work environment, highpressure news environment.
Desire and dedication to tackle increasingly greater levels of responsibility.
The ability to prioritize as well as multitask is extremely important.
Professionalism and integrity a must.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Willingness to work overtime with short notice.
Must work well under pressure.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Superior attention to detail.
Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Must be highly organized, detailed oriented, personable and a problemsolver.

Preferred Qualifications:

Existing knowledge of the television business and industry experience.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

ABC News is America's No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio.

ABC's award-winning programs include "Good Morning America," "World News Tonight with David Muir," "Nightline," "20/20," "This Week with George Stephanopoulos," "GMA3: What You Need to Know," and "The View".

Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network's 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service.

Based in New York City, ABC News is comprised of three U.S. bureaus and eight international bureaus, with a presence in more than 20 countries around the world.