Senior Publicist
Rich Spirit
Remote, USThis is a Freelance Job
BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions is the debut feature by Kahlil Joseph, a radical and visionary new kind of film experience-part experimental documentary, part cinematic news broadcast, and entirely singular. Evolving from Joseph's acclaimed art installation, BLKNWS explores Black culture, history, and media through a dynamic blend of archival footage, original reporting, scripted segments, and real-time internet ephemera. It is an urgent, living portrait of the Black experience in the 21st century. The film will premiere at the 2025 New York Film Festival and is being positioned for awards consideration.
ROLE OF PUBLICITY
We're looking for a senior publicist or agency that can help shape and execute an integrated campaign that is as innovative as the film itself-bridging traditional media, tastemaker outreach, editorial, and cultural strategy. Candidates must have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in film and television, including a strong background in awards campaigns. Key goals include:
Securing long-lead features and critical coverage across film, culture, art, and Black media outlets.
Building sustained conversation and anticipation in the lead-up to NYFF and Black Friday.
Supporting our awards run with targeted campaign press and industry buzz.
Identifying and engaging key critics, curators, journalists, artists, and cultural figures aligned with the BLKNWS ethos.
WORK STRUCTURE & LOCATION
Location: Remote-friendly; LA or NYC preferred for media access
Term: Ongoing retainer or project-based contract (flexible to scope)
Start Date: Summer 2025
ABOUT THE RELEASE
Rich Spirit will release BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions with an ambitious, independent campaign rooted in cultural impact and community. The rollout includes:
Grassroots screenings across the U.S. beginning summer 2025, building awareness within key cultural, academic, and activist networks.
International festival play including BFI London Film Festival.
Black Friday Digital Release (72-hour window): a coordinated global drop on November 28, 2025, designed to feel like a media event, not just a release.
Awards campaign for Best Documentary Feature and Best Editing, among other categories.
Cross-platform publishing through the BLKNWS site and social media channels, led by a digital editorial team.
Salary/Benefits
$10,000.00
per month
Additional Information
Rich Spirit is an independent film studio and publisher focused on releasing auteur-driven films from bold voices of color. BLKNWS: Terms and Conditions marks our first in-house release, followed by The Apprentice (dir. Ali Abbasi), which we successfully launched all the way to two Oscar nominations. We aim to release up to four films per year with hybrid theatrical/digital models that prioritize cultural resonance over traditional box office metrics.
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