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Senior Publicist, Communications

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Los Angeles, CA

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Architectural Services, Broadcasting, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Editing, Employee Assistance Plan, Entertainment and Media, Film, Healthcare, Legal, LinkedIn, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Media Placement, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Online Courses, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Publications, Salesforce.com, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
8 days ago
Department: Marketing, Communications and Content
Reports to: Vice President, Communications
Job Type: Full-time – Regular                                                                                 
Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)                          
Workplace Location: Los Angeles – Academy Museum
Compensation: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

Summary/Objective:
The Senior Publicist is a key member of the Communications team responsible for developing and executing a global, strategic communications plan designed to message the museum’s ongoing exhibitions, programs, collections, publications, and institutional messaging, resulting in positive media placement (print, broadcast, and digital) for all the Academy Museums' initiatives. This position will manage multiple projects and take on additional tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized self-starter with a demonstrated track record in media placement, ranging from listings to in-depth stories, and possesses a strong understanding of the media landscape.
 
This position is represented by a union.

Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Develop and execute a long-range global, strategic communications plan for the museum that includes cultural, political, philanthropic, architectural, arts, and entertainment press.
  • Support the Director of Communications with outreach on institutional initiatives, exhibitions, and other areas as assigned.
  • Lead, leverage, and engage third-party public relations agencies and their relationships to influence the best media coverage.
  • Build and sustain strong media contacts with national, regional, and local print, broadcast, and digital outlets.
  • Build and maintain strong communication and relationships with internal departments including but not limited to Film Programs, Education and Public Engagement, Operations, Curatorial, Advancement, Membership, and Marketing, as well as the Academy, to promote museum programs and initiatives.
  • Coordinate media interest in the museum and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests.
  • Write press materials, including press releases, media alerts, fact sheets, and backgrounders.
  • Prepare public remarks for museum and Academy spokespeople, both internal and third-party, and institutional messaging for staff.
  • Pitch, book, and cover interviews; coordinate and cover site visits; coordinate photographic and video coverage.
  • Manage interviews for museum spokespeople, including interview preparation and media training, and fulfill press requests.
  • Asset organization for copy, images, and video clips.
  • Pursue image clearance approvals through the museum’s legal teams.
  • Collate and circulate media clips to the team.
  • Other duties as assigned, including support of the Communications team for non-programmatic publicity efforts.
Required Competencies:  
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • 5 years of experience in public relations or a related field.
  • Experience in museums, cultural institutions, or the entertainment industry.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be social media savvy.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated editorial experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Intermediate Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with Salesforce, Marketing Cloud, Air Table, Critical Mention, and CisionPoint.
Physical Demands:
  • This position involves primarily sedentary, desk-based work and may include occasional movement within an office environment.
Travel:
  • Less than 5% travel, primarily between Academy locations.
Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of 2 days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (ex., front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Our Benefits:
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
  • Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401k retirement plan with a company match
  • Clean Air Commuter Program
  • Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
  • Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
  • Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Free Academy membership screenings
  • Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
  • Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage



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