Publicist

Cinetic Marketing and PR is a boutique public relations firm specializing in film and television. Our projects include American Independent and studio/streaming releases, documentaries and international films. We are a small hard-working team made up of people with interests ranging from Italian Neorealism to The Real Housewives.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Cinetic is seeking a New York based Publicist to work closely with the team on a variety of campaigns, and spearhead select publicity campaigns. The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented with an emphasis on organizational skills as well as demonstrate strong communication skills. Responsibilities will include collaborating on festival premieres and working closely on theatrical and/or streaming releases through to awards season.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, energetic, resourceful, and will have a strong work ethic with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and exercise good judgement in high-stress situations.
• Assist in creating dynamic strategies for campaigns while helping navigate obstacles as they arise are essential to the position.
• Previous experience working with various levels of talent, filmmakers, press, and executives in a professional manner is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed for the creation of press releases, talking points, media training, pitches, press notes and overall talent and filmmaker communications.
• The candidate should have 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 is willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• The position will need to be strategic and help manage publicity campaigns for theatrical film releases, streaming premieres, episodic programming, awards (TV and film), as well as festival campaigns.
• Collaboration with the rest of the team is essential across 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 and continuing to maintain strong relationships throughout the industry – press, programmers, filmmakers, guilds, AMPAS, producers, sales agents and distributors. Strong communication is key to successful campaigns and the overall health of the company.

Additional Information

The Publicist will report to the Vice President of Publicity, and also have a junior support across all campaigns.

In addition to salary, other rewards may include discretionary bonuses.

Employees will receive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry is preferred, and a deep interest and knowledge of film.