JoltPR is a PR and media strategy agency working across multiple verticals in the entertainment and creator space. We are seeking a Junior Publicist to support account management, client communication, and the day-to-day production of press and media campaigns. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to build a career in entertainment and talent PR, working directly alongside agency leadership on active client accounts.
The ideal candidate is organized, a strong writer, comfortable talking to clients and media contacts directly, and eager to learn the mechanics of running a press campaign from pitch to placement. This person will help keep multiple client accounts moving at once, so reliability and follow-through matter as much as creativity.
Responsibilities
- Client Account Support - Assist in managing a roster of client accounts, acting as a day-to-day point of contact for routine updates and requests - Interface directly with clients on scheduling, deliverables, and campaign status - Help maintain account timelines and keep deliverables on track across multiple clients at once - Flag client needs or concerns to agency leadership before they become problems
- Press and Media Campaign Production - Draft press releases, pitch emails, one-pagers, and media alerts under agency branding and style guidelines - Build and maintain media lists and outlet/reporter contacts by vertical - Pitch media outlets and follow up on outstanding pitches - Track coverage and compile clip reports and post-campaign summaries - Support production of livestream and event press materials, media schedules, and press credential requests
- Scheduling and Organization - Manage and update campaign calendars and client schedules - Coordinate interviews, press appearances, and media logistics for clients - Keep internal tracking systems (contact sheets, campaign trackers, deliverable checklists) current and accurate
- Daily Account and Agency Support - Monitor client and industry news and flag relevant opportunities or risks - Assist with social media monitoring and reporting on campaign performance - Support research on prospective clients, outlets, and media trends - Help prepare client-facing decks, pitch packages, and proposals - Provide general administrative support to agency executives as needed, including correspondence, scheduling assistance, and document prep
- Business Development - Identify and help source new client leads and business opportunities for the agency - Assist with outreach and initial conversations with prospective clients
Compensation
Base salary plus commission on new accounts the candidate brings in.
Ideal Candidate
Someone early in their PR or communications career, or with 1 to 2 years of agency or in-house experience, who writes cleanly, communicates well with clients, and can juggle several accounts without dropping details. Familiarity with entertainment, creator, or lifestyle media is a plus.
Pay: $2,901.32 - $3,362.24 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
