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Coordinator, Media Relations
Fox
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Description
FX Networks is seeking a Coordinator to support the Media Relations team with publicity for FX Networks programming. Responsibilities includes distributing program listings, programming alerts, and show clips/teasers; writing monthly highlights; booking satellite media tours; selecting clips; helping arrange conference calls, set visits and photo shoots; and creating and maintaining status reports.
Responsibilities
• Collect and edit press materials (e.g., lead story, bios) for each show.
• Create and maintain individual show status reports.
• Select electronic clips requested for talent media appearances, work with Legal to clear all clips for use, and notify studio partner(s) as needed.
• Oversee the distribution of programming schedules to the national TV listings media services and work with Media Relations team on writing and distributing monthly programming highlights.
• Hire, train and oversee media relations interns (2-3 interns year-round).
• Distribute promotion clips and teasers to press.
Qualifications
• A four-year college degree required; preferably in communications or related field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in a television network publicity department required.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, and superior interpersonal skills.
• Must be professional, adaptable and reliable.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet navigation.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends as needed to assist with events.
Division Description
FX Networks, a business unit of 21st Century Fox, is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM and the video on-demand app FXNOW. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 91 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series, including The Americans, Taboo, Legion and Snowfall; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story, FEUD and the upcoming Trust; and acclaimed hit comedy series including Baskets, Better Things and Atlanta. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 86 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Emmy® Award winning comedy series Archer, You’re the Worst and the upcoming untitled Marvel’s Deadpool animated comedy series. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history. FXM (formerly Fox Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), and contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films in the evening, as well as short-form award-winning original programming. FX Networks received 55 Emmy® Award nominations in 2017, the most of any basic cable network for the fourth consecutive year, after winning a basic cable record 18 Emmy Awards in 2016.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.