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Apprentice Publicist

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Apprentice Publicist

• Emerging Level
Skills: Marketing / Advertising / Pr Services Coordinator

Summary

In concert with SVP, VP/Director, and Sr publicist secures and delivers talent for marketing and publicity initiatives including trailer launch events, special shoots, press junkets, appearances, PA tours, film festivals, conventions, stunts and premieres

Category Marketing / Advertising / Pr Services 
Location Greater Los Angeles Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Jan 18, 2023
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • In concert with SVP, VP/Director, and Sr publicist secures and delivers talent for marketing and publicity initiatives including trailer launch events, special shoots, press junkets, appearances, PA tours, film festivals, conventions, stunts and premieres
  • Handle below-the-line talent and serve as back-up on additional filmmakers and cast members working with team members on all direct communication as needed.
  • Work with the team on the collation of global talent requests, including: Set Visit Requests, Trailer Launch Interview Requests, Content Day and Junket Nominations
  • Oversee International tour and festival logistics for LATAM and APAC regions
  • Maintain calendar, contacts, status reports
  • Handle talent and their teams on-site (premieres, appearances, content days, junkets, screening Q&As, award shows, podcasts, radio, photoshoots), including guidance and key messaging
  • Negotiate glam rates with assistant
  • Book + Coordinate Travel with assistant
  • Assist with US Broadcast, Print and Online Breaks Coverage. Alert EVP/SVP/VP if there are “need to know” breaks before assistant sends to filmmakers
  • Assist in screening coverage
  • Assist VP and Senior Publicist with US publicity report, review doc and quotes doc
  • Manages COVID requirements for the team’s events alongside the assistant (liaising with HR and BCCM, talent/filmmaker testing)
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Salary Range: 83,948.80 - 83,948.80 as determined by the Local 600 Union

Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
  • At least 2 years of experience in the entertainment industry, ideally in marketing or publicity
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft-based software: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Eligibility Requirements:
  • Interested candidates must submit a resume online to be considered
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be willing to join the Local 600 Union
  • Must be willing to work nights and weekends
Desired Characteristics:
  • Prior publicity experience at a film studio is preferred
  • Knowledge of entertainment publicity and press is helpful
  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, journalism or related field is preferred
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • The ability to work calmly, quickly, and with good humor, under pressure

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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