Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Publicity Assistant, Roadside Attractions
Description:
Publicity Assistant to report to the SVP of Publicity and provide support to publicity department at Roadside Attractions, a leading U.S. theatrical distributor of independent films.

Scope of responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Handle all travel for talent, filmmakers, and publicity executives
• Oversee the publicity budget for each film and handle all payments, expense reports, and invoices
• Manage publicity screenings by handling print requests and coordinating DCPs with Distribution department
• Organize talent schedules for all press events
• Compile and distribute press breaks for Roadside releases and acquisitions
• Cover talent at press days, premieres, screenings, etc.
• Assist with coordination of press days and premieres
• Daily administrative assistant tasks/duties for SVP of Publicity
• Travel and screening link emergency contact of record for off-hours
• Sets and tracks screening link distribution for press
• Phone coverage for main switchboard and publicity department as needed

Skills:
-Must be extremely organized and pay attention to detail
-Ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines
-Candidate should exhibit good judgment and handling of confidential materials
-Excellent computer proficiencies are required
-Communications or PR course of study preferred with entertainment industry internship experience

*Please note this is a 6 month full time contract-to-hire position with health benefits.