Account Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Jive PR + Digital's Santa Monica office is looking for an Account Coordinator with previous film publicity experience.

Jive is a boutique public relations, social PR and digital marketing agency. With offices in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver, our mission is to share stories and ideas that bring people happiness, improve lives and evolve humanity. Using brand positioning and influencer engagement, we create and share stories for clients from consumer brands and tech, to non-profits and entertainment.

The perfect Jiver is a highly motivated, entrepreneurial, self-starter with at least 1 year PR experience specifically in film publicity. If you know how to take a trailer wide and have experience pitching entertainment press… read on!

We're looking for that all-star with drive, creativity, and most importantly, a unique personality that makes you stand out. This is a demanding role where you will work closely with Jive executives and other account team members on specific day-to-day deliverables to implement and manage creative PR campaigns.

It's an exciting time to join Jive PR + Digital as you will be an essential part of our growth in the US as we develop a full team in LA. You should ideally be an Account Coordinator who is hungry and ready to be an Account Executive.

Job Description

• Pitch clients and films to broadcast, online, trade, print and regional press.
• Coordinate client and talent schedules for interviews, premieres and film festivals, including both booking travel and managing itineraries.
• Pitch exclusive asset debuts and take trailers and clips wide to sites like Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango, IMDB, etc.
• Research and pitch clients for speaking opportunities, conferences and panels.
• Monitor media and regularly send coverage emails, status updates and wrap reports to clients.
• Draft and distribute press releases.
• Pitch news stories and features to media.
• Coordinate events and attend on-site support at screenings/festivals as needed.
• Create, update and maintain media lists.
• Draft pitches, film synopses and press notes.
• Support executive team members in daily activities.

Desired Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in the film publicity world
• Bachelor's Degree, Diploma, or Certificate in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field

Personal Attributes

• You are proactive and don't need to be reminded about your to-do list.
• You are comfortable asking for help but try to figure it out for yourself first.
• You are familiar with the film business, independent cinema and the media outlets.
• You strive while working under pressure and can handle multiple projects at once in a fast paced environment.
• You are a team player with the confidence to take the lead and guide other team members when necessary.
• You are reliable. You are organized. You are reliable because you are organized.
• You demonstrate initiative, integrity, and professionalism when interfacing with clients and talent.
• You love pop culture, social media and all things entertainment.
• You know that PR is not always a 9-5 job but love the madness!
If you are still reading, and we hope you are, you'll need to also have access to your own smartphone and laptop computer. Jive is a bring-your-own device company!