Touring Public Relations Manager, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Essential Functions

• Work with the Corporate Global PR team, regional communications team and unit staff to develop and manage the local execution onsite for all publicity efforts.
• Manage day-to-day needs with local PR for Ringling including scheduling early morning PR requests, media days, influencer engagement in addition to additional interview opportunities.
• Assist the PR Manager in coordinating the overall Public Relations efforts as well as revising existing show documents.
• Assist the PR Manager and regional PR Team in providing the field with the tools to promote the show and streamline resources.
• Serve as liaison to performers regarding local publicity efforts for touring shows.  
• Assist in maintaining show publicity materials for the press, field and the publicists’ resource site.
• Coordinate publicity requests on the touring show by working with performers and show staff.
•  Assist with prepping performers and staff for onsite interviews with messaging and strategic direction.
•  Coordinate content capture for video and photo needs.
•  Manage timelines, planning and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (PR, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing or English major preferred) 
•  3 to 5 years of public relations or related experience with emphasis on onsite media management. 
•  Strong media relation skills. Prior media contacts a plus. On-camera broadcast experience a plus, but not required.
•  Knowledge of broadcast media logistics and operations.
 

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, polished, professional appearance and must be highly organized. 
• Ability to interface with multiple levels within and outside Feld Entertainment.
•  Solid event planning skills and time management skills.
•  Ability to manage heavy workload, multiple projects simultaneously.
•  Levelheaded capacity to make sound judgments and lead under pressure.
•  Team oriented with the interest of being on-the-road with a traveling show.
•  Highly flexible and resourceful with the ability to problem solve meaningful solutions.
•  Willingness to tour 100% of the time.
•  Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledge of SmartSheet.