Publicist (Television)

TL;DR

Publicist (Television): Creating and delivering ambitious consumer and trade publicity campaigns for globally recognized TV, audio, and digital content with an accent on media relations, news judgement, and campaign strategy. Focus on increasing media coverage, managing crisis communications, and coordinating high-impact press events.

Location: London - Television Centre

Salary: £45,441 (includes London Weighting)

Company

hirify.global is a globally renowned media company that produces and distributes some of the world's most sought-after TV, audio, and digital content.

What you will do

• Devise and implement ambitious communications strategies across multiple genres and priorities.
• Generate innovative ways to increase media coverage and manage reactive issues or potential crises.
• Write clear and compelling media information for programming and interactive content.
• Maintain a robust network of contacts across national and regional newspapers, websites, TV, and radio.
• Coordinate high-impact events including press conferences, screenings, stunts, and launches.
• Promote content and business interests at key industry moments such as MIPCOM and Showcase.

Requirements

• Proven experience in television publicity with a track record of delivering high-profile campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the contemporary media landscape, digital trends, and newsgathering processes.
• Exceptional news judgement and copywriting ability.
• Demonstrated creativity in using digital channels to reach diverse and emerging audiences.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven organisational capability to manage multiple concurrent campaigns under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible 35-hour working week.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase five additional days.
• Defined pension scheme with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Comprehensive support including caring/parenting resources and 24/7 remote GP access.
• Inclusive, values-led culture committed to diversity and equal opportunity.