Public Relations Specialist/Publicist

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $33.46hr - $38.46hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in film publicity including direct experience pitching and securing editorial as well as working on awards campaigns.
• Prior experience working with agencies and talent representatives.
• Strong working relationships with journalists, talent representatives and guilds.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills to address senior executives, filmmakers and talent.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel where required.
• Experience executing all facets of theatrical publicity campaigns.
• Direct prior experience pitching and securing coverage for talent, filmmakers, and events/stunts.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while overseeing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work with team lead to execute publicity campaigns for theatrical releases; this includes pitching and securing A list editorial and bookings; overseeing preview issues & specials and helping to secure exclusive placement of assets.
• Work with project agencies hired to help execute strategy on each campaign.
• Manage press for special events, screenings and premieres (includes pitching press coverage for the red carpet, inviting press to attend the event as a guest, managing event coverage).
• Work with department project leads and the field team to coordinate press days and junkets which includes handling talent schedules, pitching and securing press, scheduling and confirming interviews, and troubleshooting with talent representatives as necessary.
• Work with project lead to create and manage publicity office budgets; this includes liaising with the finance team to provide updates and reports as necessary and working with the publicity team to track spending.
• Pitch and monitor editorial special issues throughout the year.
• Collaborate in executing awards campaign strategy throughout a project's life cycle.
• Cover talent/filmmakers at television shows, special appearances, press junkets/press days, guild screenings and film classes.
• Work closely with project leads to manage day-to-day activities of the publicity agencies.
• Daily oversight and direction from senior leadership on team.
• Participate in publicity and marketing brainstorms to contribute to campaigns.
• Collaborate with international, awards and digital publicity teams to communicate overall campaign initiatives.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant experience (degree in media, journalism or communications is preferred).
• Motivated self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is skilled at multi-tasking.
• Reliable and resourceful.
• Personable, social and enthusiastic.
• Working knowledge of specialty and independent films.
• A genuine love and affection for film and global pop culture.
• Working knowledge of trends in social media landscape.

Skills:

• Theatrical Publicity Campaigns.
• Editorial Pitching.
• Talent Relations.
• Awards Campaigns.
• Budget Management.
• Press Junket Coordination.
• Social Media Trends.
• Stakeholder Communication.

Qualification And Education:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in film publicity.
• Strong editorial relationships.
• Experience working with agencies and talent representatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.