Publicist

This is a Freelance Job

A small PR film is seeking a New York based Publicist to work closely with the team on a variety of campaigns, and spearhead select publicity campaigns - most specifically prestige documentaries. The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented with an emphasis on organizational skills as well as demonstrate strong communication skills. Responsibilities will include collaborating on festival premieres and working closely on theatrical and/or streaming releases through to awards season. This job is freelance with a weekly pay to be set.

Qualifications
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, energetic, resourceful, and will have a strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exercise good judgement in high-stress situations.
• Assist in creating dynamic strategies for campaigns while helping navigate obstacles as they arise are essential to the position.
• Previous experience working with various levels of talent, filmmakers, press, and executives in a professional manner is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed for the creation of press releases, talking points, media training, pitches, press notes and overall talent and filmmaker communications.
• The candidate should have strong relationships with key journalists in the industry including film, TV and awards in the theatrical and streaming communities. Understands that PR is not a 9-5 job, and is willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities
• The position will need to be strategic and help manage publicity campaigns for theatrical film releases, streaming premieres, episodic programming, awards (TV and film), as well as festival campaigns.
• Collaboration with the rest of the team is essential across departments and titles. Manage and work closely with others on project positioning, maintaining press contacts and databases as well as awards timelines for all titles and continuing to maintain strong relationships throughout the industry - press, programmers, filmmakers, guilds, AMPAS, producers, sales agents and distributors. Strong communication is key to successful campaigns and the overall health of the company.

Additional Information
The Publicist will report to the President of Publicity, and also have a junior support across all campaigns.