Press Officer
ITV is hiring a press officer, the press team promotes and protects the corporate reputation of ITV Studios including its people, companies and shows. The press officer position is a core role within the department working closely with the VP Comms International, Publicity Manager, ITV Studios and the Group Head of Communications.
Main Responsibilities
Identify, devise, draft and issue news releases to secure proactive, positive news stories for UK & International production, Global Distribution & The Creative Network
Research and collate an ongoing list of media opportunities to promote our labels and spokespeople - for example by-lined pieces; entries to prestigious industry lists/rankings in titles like Variety and Hollywood Reporter.
Support PR campaigns for the year-round TV distribution markets & festivals, maintaining a grid of priority events and using it to plan ahead, researching relevant editorial and speaking opportunities
Support the preparation of briefing notes for spokespeople giving interviews or speaking publicly
Lead on corporate award entries
Manage reactive press queries