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Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
The Publicity Assistant to EVP, Publicity at Focus Features will assist in all day-to-day administrative tasks including scheduling meetings and conference calls; reconciling PO's; processing invoices and expense reports; managing press correspondence; coordinating travel arrangements for filmmakers and talent; managing filmmaker and talent publicity schedules; monitoring traditional and new media and compiling publicity breaks; assisting with various research projects.
Essential Responsibilities:
Administer clerical duties such as correspondence, calendar, travel and expenses, scheduling
Coordinate Talent, Filmmaker, and Executive Travel for publicity campaigns: book cars, flights, trains, private charters, and hotels
Oversee compilation of breaks from various media sources and distribute breaks, reviews, reactions, and tune-ins to filmmakers and key executives
Create, maintain, and send Talent and Filmmaker schedules
Liaise and maintain relationships with journalists to pitch interview opportunities, schedule interviews, send screening invitations
Assist at press days, press and awards screenings, junkets, premieres, Q&A's, special events and film festivals. This includes after-hours and weekend events.
Create and maintain key publicity documents including master publicity department calendar, film campaign timelines, memos and schedules
Monitor social media for relevant breaks, information and activity
Organize film screenings for press and representatives
Coordinate with Talent reps to arrange hair, makeup and styling and work with glam representatives to negotiate rates
Coordinate day-to-day activities of interns and participate in internship recruitment with other assistants
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (degree in media, journalism or communications is preferred)
Minimum of 1-year direct publicity experience as an intern or professional (at an agency, studio or network)
Eligibility Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
Must be able to travel and work overtime, and on weekends as necessary
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be covered by Solutions, NBCU's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Desired Characteristics:
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently on assigned projects
Motivated self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is skilled at multi-tasking
Reliable and resourceful
Personable, social and enthusiastic
Prior experience working on film publicity and awards campaigns
Working knowledge of specialty and independent films
A genuine love and affection for film and global pop culture
Working knowledge of trends in social media landscape
Additional Requirements:
Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $50,000-60,000
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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.
