Experienced Television Publicists

Premier is the UK’s leading specialist communications agency for entertainment, arts and culture. With over 20 years’ worth of specialist knowledge across film, television, events, junkets, sport gaming, classical music, performing arts, consumer brands and not for profit, Premier provides a complete creative communications solution.

The television team collaborate with a wide range of production companies, writers, directors, broadcasters, streamers and distributors on everything from commissioning announcements and corporate publicity through to unit publicity, launch strategy, awards submissions and campaigning.

We work across all genres of television for both international and UK broadcast and streaming releases. Recent and upcoming titles include The Night Manager, Fool Me Once, The Tourist The Listeners, Reunion, Death in Paradise, Beyond Paradise, A League of Their Own, Boat Story, Archie, Normal People, Castaways, Culprits, Men Up, The Chase, Funny Woman, The English, The Gallows Pole, The Gathering, After the Flood, Casualty, Karen Pirie, What It Feels Like For a Girl and Malpractice.

Job function:

We have multiple full-time positions available within the heart of the television team at Premier, based in London. You will be a part of the team working on a range of campaigns across our exciting slate.

Successful applicants will have:

• At least two years’ television publicity experience.
• Strong organisational & planning skills, and the ability to prioritise work effectively and flexibly
• A good track record in communicating well with a wide range of people.
• Excellent writing skills.

Key tasks (dependent on level and previous experience):

• Manage day-to-day running of client accounts, aiming to fulfil the agreed brief.
• Draft and distribute press releases where required.
• Compile talent schedules and liaise with talent representatives.
• Organise and manage press briefings, set visits and launches.
• Produce creative and inspiring campaign proposals across traditional and digital media.
• Possess and continue to develop excellent television, showbiz, news, features and trade contacts across all media outlets.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and ensure the team is adapting to them.
• Provide directors with and with accurate information for contracting and accounts procedures in a timely manner.
• Direct, motivate and encourage your client account handling team.
• Oversee client budgets.

Reporting line:

You will report directly to SJ Peyton, Director of Television

This is a permanent full-time role (working hours 9.30-6.00 weekdays, with occasional out of hours working essential), with 25 days holiday per annum (plus all public holidays), to begin as soon as possible. Benefits include Company Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, staff discounts and regular socials.

We operate hybrid office/remote working and are happy to discuss flexible working.

To apply please send your CV and covering letter, outlining how you meet the above criteria, to jobs@premiercomms.com with reference/subject line ‘Publicist – Television’ as soon as possible.

We do read every CV sent in but can only respond to those that seem to be a good fit. We wish everyone good luck with their job search.