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Film Publicist Part-time
NYFA
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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Description
Icarus Films, a leading distributor of documentary films, is hiring a Film Publicist. The position is 3 days (20-24 hours) per week at our office in Brooklyn Heights.
The Film Publicist will be responsible for the publicity campaigns for all of our films—about 50 new films annually and a back catalog of over 1,000 films—to the nontheatrical, educational, theatrical and home entertainment DVD/VOD markets.
Responsibilities include: writing and sending press releases using Mailchimp; maintaining relationships with critics, reviewers and editors of both mainstream and academic outlets and pitching films to be reviewed; collecting press breaks and sharing them with filmmakers and the public; updating online content; managing our social media presence including Facebook and Twitter; and online advertising. Also, you will research academic associations and conferences relevant to our documentaries and help bring the films with them, and manage the printing and mailing of postcards and advertising materials.
The ideal candidate will have had at least one (1) year of experience in a similar environment. S/he will have demonstrated success implementing publicity and marketing campaigns, knowledge of graphic design and social media platforms, superior writing skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage a wide array of responsibilities. Knowledge of basic video editing and HTML is a plus. A quick wit and a sense of humor are a must.