Press Officer
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 5.00pm
RTÉ is seeking applications for 2 Press and Publicity Officers on initial 6-month specified-purpose contracts.
Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Press and Publicity Officer’s main responsibilities include:
- Devising communications campaigns to position, promote and publicise RTÉ’s TV programmes as part of integrated marketing and communications campaigns
- The development of specific communications activities for priority programmes including press releases, social media, press conferences, launch events, photo calls, photo shoots, interviews, EPKs, shot lists, production notes and Q&As
- Weekly input of information and images into an electronic press web, which outlines the full range of RTÉ Television programming, including billings, highlights, press releases and images
- Identification and implementation of appropriate strategies and devices to reach target audiences of given programmes across the full range of genres, including factual, entertainment, drama, arts, young peoples and sport
- Maintaining and developing strong relationships with key media contacts
- Liaising and negotiating with key personnel including senior management, production teams, on-screen talent, marketing, legal, sales, scheduling to ensure efficient flow of information and communication within and outside of RTÉ
- Responding to and managing media queries regarding RTÉ television output accurately, efficiently and comprehensively
See further details at the link below.