Publicity Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Primary tasks
* Clipping / distribute daily press break memos
* Answering phones
* Setting up appointments
* Sending out email campaigns
* Assist with press pitching
* Prepare and maintain status reports, tune in notices, wrap reports
* Send and track press screener links
* Staff and help at events including premieres, press days, festivals
* Covering press screenings
* Keeping press and contacts databases updated

Requirement
The successful candidate for this position will have had some schooling in the communications or film studies fields. Excellent communication and writing abilities are a key competency in this position. Skills in Microsoft Office and Google Docs suite are required as is a general proficiency with computers. Candidates should be savvy with online media and social media platforms. In addition, the successful candidate should be creative, hardworking, and a responsible recent college graduate that has a strong interest in publicity, films, and film festivals. This is an on-site job in New York City.

Ideal candidates must be dedicated, detail-oriented and eager to assist the department's overall operations.

This is an entry level position.