OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. FOX has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. FOX Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the Fox family are brands such as TUBI, FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX SPORTS, FOX NEWS, FOX BET, Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FOX Entertainment is looking for a new Publicity Assistant to support the day-to-day functions of multiple publicists as well as accomplish departmental duties such as assisting in pitching and securing press interest for various networks and streamers, drafting and sending out E-Alerts, coordinating logistics for events, specials, and live events, maintaining budgets and booking talent/publicity travel. You will have the opportunity to participate in series (scripted, unscripted, animation), live/special events through pitching, facilitating interviews, and coordinating logistics for events and junkets. You will also liaise with other internal departments (digital/social, On-Air Promo, Affiliate Marketing, National Promotions, Current Programming and Development, Media, Design, etc.) across projects.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide general administrative support including phones, emails, status reports, launch memos, and travel arrangements and schedules (for series talent)
Maintain electronic & print publicity breaks
Organize and maintain key contacts including talent representatives and glam
Create E-Alerts distributed to online and affiliate contacts that feature press releases, episodic highlights, stunts, and specials and direct them to 'embeddable' interviews and show content for use on their sites
Maintain payroll/BTL invoices, code invoices prior to submission, and track invoices
Cover for direct reports when they are out of the office and respond to immediate press requests with information
Event Publicity - Assist in the development, organization, and execution of LA-based events, promotions, affiliate junkets, and other media events
Special Projects - Assist the team with special projects including outreach and communication
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
A Bachelor's degree, in Communications or English
Agency, network, and/or studio publicity and/or marketing experience
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work as a team player, and independent contributor in an environment where multi-tasking is key
Strong overall communication skills. Creative thinker, outgoing, team-oriented with strong writing skills
Ability to work well with different levels of management, as well as with talent, managers, producers, publicists, agents, and studio executives
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.
Under the FOX banner, we produce and distribute content through some of the world’s leading and most valued brands, including: FOX News, FOX Sports, the FOX Network, and the FOX Television Stations.
We empower a diverse range of creators to imagine and develop culturally significant content, while building an organization that thrives on creative ideas, operational expertise and strategic thinking.