Manager, Publicity

ABC News is America’s No. 1 news source, providing straightforward, fact-driven journalism across broadcast, streaming, digital and audio. ABC’s award-winning programs include “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” and “The View”. Other platforms include ABC News Live, the network’s 24/7 streaming channel; ABC News Studios, a premium, narrative nonfiction original production house; ABC News Digital, comprised of a diverse audience of more than 53 million monthly average users; ABC Audio, the premier source for radio news and industry-leading podcasts; FiveThirtyEight, renowned data journalism organization; and NewsOne, the affiliate news service. 

ABC News is seeking a Manager, Publicity for the Longform team covering ABC News Studios, and leading “Nightline” and “IMPACT x Nightline” with opportunities to support “20/20” and “The View including day-to-day publicity efforts. 

Responsibilities:

• Opportunities – Strategize to identify key opportunities for shows and titles that align with company PR objectives while understanding the news cycle
• Growth - Help to identify areas of team growth; for example, relationship building with key press contacts, identifying new outlets/platforms/contacts for promotion and outreach to content creators to support promotion on social
• Strategy - Create and execute comprehensive strategies working with producers and key partners
• Press Outreach - Pitch targeted opportunities
• Messaging - Create comprehensive messaging and conduct interview prep
• Talent Relations – Build relationships with key internal and external talent
• Relationship Building - Seek opportunities to further develop relationships with media partners cultivating key journalist/producer relationships
• Press Materials - Craft press releases including announcements, listings and ratings providing valuable input on announcement releases and strategy
• Events/Junkets - Help in organizing and staffing promotional events, junkets including outreach to talent, press and coordinating all logistical details

Required Qualifications:

• At least five years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple campaigns at any given time.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated ability to secure earned media. 
• Talent relations experience.
• Crisis communications experience.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including weekend days.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong understanding of social media integrations; experience running successful social media campaigns.
• Strong, collaborative, professional, respectful and kind team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• BA or BS from a four-year accredited college or university; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in news, television, media and/or politics.

The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $89,000.00 to $122,300.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.