Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

United Artists Releasing, a Joint Venture between Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) and Annapurna Pictures (Annapurna), is a U.S. theatrical releasing company. Built upon the legacy of the iconic United Artists motion picture studio, the joint venture provides a home where filmmakers are supported by thoughtful approaches to marketing, publicity, and distribution. United Artists Releasing offers content creators an alternative distribution option outside of the studio system and supports Annapurna and MGM's film slates as well as the films of third-party filmmakers.

Publicity Assistant- Looking for a motivated self-starter to assist the President of Publicity & Communications in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Someone who can thrive in a fast-paced office, handle multitasking and prioritizing with impeccable attention to detail. Responsibilities will include managing executive and departmental calendars, coordinating talent, filmmaker and staff meetings and travel, processing invoices and tracking budgets.

* Essential Responsibilities:

· Handle all administrative duties for President's desk which includes answering phones, scheduling meetings, maintaining calendar for the department

· Plan and coordinate travel and reconcile expense reports

· Coordinate meetings and calls with talent, filmmakers, agencies, and reps

· Act as the point of contact for vendors and on-boarding

· Collect items for departmental meeting agendas

· Assist with coordinating press events (press junkets, premieres, special events, screenings/Q&A's)

· Book and coordinate screenings and liaise with Distribution department to insure DCP delivery

· Coordinate invoice processing

· Work on special projects and research assignments as directed

· Help to create strategy decks and status reports for the department

· Create action item tracker for department as directed

· Proof-read materials (including timelines, decks, presentations)

· Monitor digital landscape for trends, new social media platforms and competitive studio tracking

· Participate in brainstorming sessions with publicity and marketing executives

· Other duties as assigned

*Your Background:

·4 Year undergraduate college degree preferred

·Prior experience in publicity at an agency, studio, streamer or network

·Proficiency with computer programs (Mac and/or PC)

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Must be comfortable writing and proofreading

·Good working knowledge of PR concepts and best practices.

·Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously on assigned projects

·Sense of humor and general love of pop culture is a plus

United Artists Releasing is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, registered domestic partner status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. Please inform UAR's Human Resources Department if you need assistance to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. UAR will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Not accepting resumes from search firms or recruiters.

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.