Communications Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Office: Provo

Summary/Objective:

The Communications Assistant is a contributor to the team responsible for promoting and protecting Angel's reputation. This role will support Angel's corporate communications, streaming publicity team, and theatrical publicity team, including playing a role in media relations support, writing fact sheets, managing media lists and contacts, and researching and organizing press opportunities. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and strong collaborator who possesses an outstanding work ethic, deep curiosity, and a passion for the media and entertainment industry, as well as the values-driven films and television series we champion.

Expectations at Angel:
• Amplify light in every action.
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely – whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer – it might be our Guild members, investors, creators, or internal Angel teams. Ensure you understand your customer and provide what they need and not just what you want to build.
• Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at the company.
• When faced with roadblocks, mistakes, or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).

Essential Functions:
• Assist with the development and organization of media lists.
• Support department scheduling and logistics to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Conduct research on media opportunities
• Assist coordinators in writing press materials, coordinating project assets, and writing fact sheets
• Build relationships with external communications agencies and internal Angel teams for corporate, theatrical, and streaming projects.
• Support communications department with tracking department project deliverables.
• Attend and contribute to regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in the English language is required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of company information.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments at once, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks.
• Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.
• Able to integrate feedback on tasks and assignments positively and adapt as necessary.
• A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn quickly.
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy and integrity, share context, and insist on candor with positive intent.
• Positive attitude, understanding that Communications is a relationship-driven function.

Work Environment:

Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time.

Position type and expected hours of work - Part-time, temporary, 15-20 hours / week.

Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Required Education and Experience
• 1 year of education in Communications or Public Relations program.

Preferred Education and Experience
• Working toward Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Entry-level experience

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.