Cinetic Media · 1 month ago
Publicist Documentary Division
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCinetic Media is a boutique public relations firm specializing in film and television, and they are seeking a New York based Publicist to spearhead their documentary publicity campaigns. The role involves overseeing publicity campaigns for documentary films, collaborating with teams, and managing industry relationships.
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Responsibilities
Oversee strategic documentary publicity campaigns for theatrical film releases, streaming premieres, episodic programming, awards (TV and film), as well as festival campaigns
Collaborate with the rest of the team across all departments and titles
Manage and work closely with others on project positioning, maintaining press contacts and databases as well as awards timelines for all titles
Maintain relationships throughout the industry including press, programmers, filmmakers, guilds, AMPAS, producers, sales agents and distributors
Qualification
Required
Self-starter, energetic, resourceful, with a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while exercising good judgement in high-stress situations
Ability to create dynamic strategies for campaigns while navigating obstacles as they arise
Able to work with various levels of talent, filmmakers, press, and executives in a professional manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the creation of press releases, talking points, media training, pitches, press notes and overall talent and filmmaker communications
Strong relationships with key journalists in the industry including film, TV and awards in the theatrical and streaming communities
Understands that PR is not a 9-5 job and willing to travel as needed
Preferred
Minimum of 5 years' experience in the industry is preferred, and a deep interest and knowledge of documentary film
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Cinetic Media
Cinetic Media is a film and media company that provides advisory services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
John Sloss
Founder & CEO
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Brian Brooks
VP, Documentary Projects
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