Manchester
Coronation Street has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Publicity Manager to join the press team at the programme’s production base in Trafford, Manchester.
Essentially, the role will involve general day to day coordination of press interviews, writing press information to be published on the ITV Press Centre, copy writing and précising of storyline documents for forward planning purposes. You will also arrange interviews for the soaps and TV listings magazines, and conduct and transcribe interviews for issue to the the media.
As the programme’s Assistant Publicity Manager you will accompany actors on photo shoots, arrange travel for interviews and shoots, organise set visits, photocalls and press screenings during high points in the storylines to generate press coverage. You will also handle calls from the media and publicity requests when the Publicity Managers are away from the office on interviews and photo shoots.
It is essential that you have good writing and organisational skills with a proven track record in press and publicity. This role would suit individuals who are intent on a career in PR and Publicity.
The successful applicant would need to be flexible with their working hours and will be required to attend Awards ceremonies in London and also to travel for photo shoots and interviews.
Full details at www.itvjobs.com
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