Apprentice Publicist

This is a Full Time Job

Responsibilities

• In concert with SVP, VP/Director and Sr. Publicist, secures and delivers talent for marketing and publicity initiatives including trailer launch events, special shoots, press junkets, appearances, PA tours, film festivals, conventions, stunts and premieres
• Handle below-the-line talent and serve as back-up on additional filmmakers and cast members working with team members on all direct communication as needed
• Work with the team on the collation of global talent requests, including: Set Visit Requests, Trailer Launch Interview Requests, Content Day and Junket Nominations
• Maintain calendar, contacts, status reports
• Handle talent and their teams on-site (premieres, appearances, content days, junkets, screening Q&As, award shows, podcasts, radio, photoshoots), including guidance and key messaging
• Negotiate glam rates with assistant
• Book Coordinate Travel with assistant
• Assist with US Broadcast, Print and Online Breaks Coverage and alert EVP/SVP/VP if there are “need to know” breaks before assistant sends to filmmakers
• Assist in screening coverage
• Assist Director/VP and Senior Publicists with US publicity report, review doc and quotes doc

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the entertainment industry, ideally in marketing or publicity
• Working knowledge of Microsoft-based software: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to join the Local 600 Union
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends

Desired Characteristics:

• Prior publicity experience at a film studio
• Knowledge of entertainment publicity and press
• A bachelor's degree in marketing, journalism or related field
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• The ability to work calmly, quickly, and with good humor, under pressure

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: 86,465.60 - 86,465.60 as determined by the Local 600 Union.



NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.