ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is a fast-growing, full-service communications firm with more than 300 communications and campaign strategists in New York, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Since its founding in 2005, BerlinRosen has powerfully expanded its presence in issue advocacy, workers’ rights, corporate, social impact/ESG, nonprofit, entertainment, media, racial justice, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, architecture, design, urbanism, land use, lifestyle and technology communications. We have received more than 50 awards and recognitions, including being the only agency to be named #1 Best PR Firm in America by Observer more than once (2022; 2018), PRNews’ Large PR Agency of the Year (2021) and 5/5 Stars on Forbes’ latest Best PR Agencies in America list.

People of color, people with disabilities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. BerlinRosen is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ADVOCACY TEAMS

The Associate, TV Booker will work across our national advocacy teams.

TheIssue Advocacy and Strategic Campaignsteams work with major national progressive and advocacy organizations, nonprofits, academic institutions, leaders in arts and culture, film and entertainment, philanthropic foundations, labor unions, as well as others focused on racial and economic justice. From local to global campaigns, we fight to advance equity for marginalized and historically underserved communities and help our clients advocate for reproductive health, rights and justice; immigrant rights; climate change action; quality education; criminal justice reform; racial justice, the intersection of social impact, culture and entertainment; and much more.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

BerlinRosen is seeking an Associate, TV Bookerfor clients interested in TV, digital and streaming media opportunities, working across practice areas and supporting teams focused on a wide variety of issues related to racial justice, politics, culture and more. This position provides candidates with an opportunity to join a rapidly growing team and lead the work related to pitching, booking, and preparing clients for broadcast appearances. 

Role location: This role will be based in New York, N.Y. or Washington, D.C. when we return to our offices on a hybrid basis (date TBD). Our return to office plan is contingent on public health safety protocols. On an optional basis, our New York, N.Y. and Washington, D.C. offices are currently open to staff. Proof of vaccination is required to work in any of BerlinRosen’s offices.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Associate, TV Booker on the national advocacy teams, you will…

• Work directly with the Director of Booking to coordinate with internal teams across the firm about clients goals and availability for TV, digital video, and streaming media opportunities
• Communicate regularly with producers and pitch clients for proactive and rapid response opportunities
• Build relationships with producers and other contacts at high priority media outlets
• Draft pitches and outreach notes
• Consult on messaging, talking points, and Q&A guides developed for broadcast and TV
• Flag opportunities, including sourcing and relaying information about the type of guests and perspective that producers are seeking for specific appearances to internal teams
• Lead and support the development of media training programs, with a focus on broadcast appearances
• Help lead media trainings for clients
• Support the Director of Booking in monitoring news, rapid-response moments for booking opportunities, as well as maintaining future calendar
• Mentor peers and help colleagues develop broadcast-related skills and expertise
• Participate in business development opportunities, as appropriate

Essential skills:

• 2-4+ years of strategic communications experience; media agency or TV newsroom experience preferred
• Existing relationships with TV producers and bookers at major shows and outlets
• Familiarity with behind-the-scenes TV production and processes
• Strong media relations skills 
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple work streams at a time, working quickly and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Adaptability to 24/7 news cycle and breaking news moments
• Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to team building and collaboration 
• Highly responsive, and ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of company staff, clients, contractors and the media
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills, including Google Suite and Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess role leveling on an individual basis. 

WORKING AT BERLINROSEN

Compensation philosophy: BerlinRosen offers competitive industry rate salary bands with the goal of retaining and growing talented individuals. We regularly review and adjust our compensation structure as needed to ensure equity across teams and levels.

The salary range for this role is commensurate with experience and is as follows: 

• Starting minimum: $70,000
• Role cap: $80,000

Benefits: BerlinRosen will make sure that you have what you need to excel in your role, encourage self-care and drive professional development, including…

• 100% coverage of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance monthly premiums
• Company-sponsored Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Mental health assistance with company-sponsored memberships to Talkspace and Calm
• 401K with a 4% employer match and no vesting period
• Generous paid time off (PTO) 
• All incoming staff receive 36 days total of PTO, inclusive of general PTO, wellness days, collective PTO the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays and 11 paid bank holidays
• Pre-tax commuter benefits via WageWorks
• Full mobile phone reimbursement for data and minutes
• Employer-funded life insurance
• Discounted annual bikeshare membership
• Corporate discounts through Tickets at Work
• Continuous skills training tailored to your role

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