Publicist Documentary Division Job at Cinetic Media in New York
Cinetic Media, New York, NY, United States
Cinetic Marketing and PR is a boutique public relations firm specializing in film and television. Our projects include American Independent and studio/streaming releases, documentaries and international films. We are a small hard‑working team made up of people with interests ranging from Italian Neorealism to The Real Housewives.
About the Position
Cinetic is seeking a New York‑based publicist to spearhead the firm’s documentary publicity campaigns. The candidate will work on documentary films only. The role requires proactive, detail‑oriented organizational skills, strong management and communication abilities. Responsibilities include leading campaigns from festival premieres, theatrical or streaming releases through to awards season.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry, with a deep interest and knowledge of documentary film.
Self‑starter, energetic, resourceful, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while exercising good judgment in high‑stress situations.
Ability to create dynamic strategies for campaigns while navigating obstacles as they arise.
Able to work with various levels of talent, filmmakers, press, and executives in a professional manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the creation of press releases, talking points, media training, pitches, press notes and overall talent and filmmaker communications.
Strong relationships with key journalists in the industry including film, TV and awards in the theatrical and streaming communities.
Understands that PR is not a 9‑5 job and is willing to travel as needed.
Responsibilities
Oversee strategic documentary publicity campaigns for theatrical film releases, streaming premieres, episodic programming, awards (TV and film), as well as festival campaigns.
Collaborate with the rest of the team across all departments and titles.
Manage and work closely with others on project positioning, maintaining press contacts and databases as well as awards timelines for all titles.
Maintain relationships throughout the industry including press, programmers, filmmakers, guilds, AMPAS, producers, sales agents and distributors.
Additional Information
The Publicist will report to the Senior Vice President of Documentary Publicity and also have a junior support across all campaigns.
In addition to salary, other rewards may include discretionary bonuses.
Employees will receive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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In Summary: Cinetic is seeking a New York‑based publicist to spearhead the firm’s documentary publicity campaigns . The candidate will work on documentary films only . Responsibilities include leading campaigns from festival premieres, theatrical or streaming releases through to awards season . Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry, with a deep interest and knowledge of documentary film .
En Español: Cinetic Marketing and PR es una empresa de relaciones públicas especializada en cine y televisión. Nuestros proyectos incluyen lanzamientos de estudio / transmisión, documentales e películas internacionales. Somos un pequeño equipo trabajador compuesto por personas con intereses que van desde el neorealismo italiano hasta las amas de casa reales. Las responsabilidades incluyen liderar campañas desde estrenos de festivales, lanzamientos teatrales o en streaming hasta la temporada de premios. Capacidad para trabajar con varios niveles de talento, cineastas, prensa y relaciones ejecutivas de manera profesional. Auto-iniciado, energético, ingenioso, con una sólida ética laboral y la capacidad de trabajar en un entorno acelerado mientras ejerce buen juicio en situaciones de alto estrés. Habilidad para crear estrategias dinámicas para cubrir las Campañas Públicas al navegar por los obstáculos que surgen. Capaces de trabajar con diversos niveles de talentos, directores cinematográficos, periodistas e ejecutivos de forma profesional. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal para la creación de comunicados de prensa, puntos de discusión, capacitación mediática junior, notas de prensa y comunicaciones de talento y el director de películas. Los empleados del estudio recibirán bonos adicionales a través de la vida general. Además, los directivos de programas de transmisión de documentales, así como todos los miembros del equipo público (incluidos los productores de películas y otros equipos de televisión) podrán mantener sus puestos de trabajo gratuitos durante todo el período de tiempo, además de producción y distribución de servicios públicos.
About the Position
Cinetic is seeking a New York‑based publicist to spearhead the firm’s documentary publicity campaigns. The candidate will work on documentary films only. The role requires proactive, detail‑oriented organizational skills, strong management and communication abilities. Responsibilities include leading campaigns from festival premieres, theatrical or streaming releases through to awards season.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry, with a deep interest and knowledge of documentary film.
Self‑starter, energetic, resourceful, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while exercising good judgment in high‑stress situations.
Ability to create dynamic strategies for campaigns while navigating obstacles as they arise.
Able to work with various levels of talent, filmmakers, press, and executives in a professional manner.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for the creation of press releases, talking points, media training, pitches, press notes and overall talent and filmmaker communications.
Strong relationships with key journalists in the industry including film, TV and awards in the theatrical and streaming communities.
Understands that PR is not a 9‑5 job and is willing to travel as needed.
Responsibilities
Oversee strategic documentary publicity campaigns for theatrical film releases, streaming premieres, episodic programming, awards (TV and film), as well as festival campaigns.
Collaborate with the rest of the team across all departments and titles.
Manage and work closely with others on project positioning, maintaining press contacts and databases as well as awards timelines for all titles.
Maintain relationships throughout the industry including press, programmers, filmmakers, guilds, AMPAS, producers, sales agents and distributors.
Additional Information
The Publicist will report to the Senior Vice President of Documentary Publicity and also have a junior support across all campaigns.
In addition to salary, other rewards may include discretionary bonuses.
Employees will receive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
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In Summary: Cinetic is seeking a New York‑based publicist to spearhead the firm’s documentary publicity campaigns . The candidate will work on documentary films only . Responsibilities include leading campaigns from festival premieres, theatrical or streaming releases through to awards season . Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry, with a deep interest and knowledge of documentary film .
En Español: Cinetic Marketing and PR es una empresa de relaciones públicas especializada en cine y televisión. Nuestros proyectos incluyen lanzamientos de estudio / transmisión, documentales e películas internacionales. Somos un pequeño equipo trabajador compuesto por personas con intereses que van desde el neorealismo italiano hasta las amas de casa reales. Las responsabilidades incluyen liderar campañas desde estrenos de festivales, lanzamientos teatrales o en streaming hasta la temporada de premios. Capacidad para trabajar con varios niveles de talento, cineastas, prensa y relaciones ejecutivas de manera profesional. Auto-iniciado, energético, ingenioso, con una sólida ética laboral y la capacidad de trabajar en un entorno acelerado mientras ejerce buen juicio en situaciones de alto estrés. Habilidad para crear estrategias dinámicas para cubrir las Campañas Públicas al navegar por los obstáculos que surgen. Capaces de trabajar con diversos niveles de talentos, directores cinematográficos, periodistas e ejecutivos de forma profesional. Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y verbal para la creación de comunicados de prensa, puntos de discusión, capacitación mediática junior, notas de prensa y comunicaciones de talento y el director de películas. Los empleados del estudio recibirán bonos adicionales a través de la vida general. Además, los directivos de programas de transmisión de documentales, así como todos los miembros del equipo público (incluidos los productores de películas y otros equipos de televisión) podrán mantener sus puestos de trabajo gratuitos durante todo el período de tiempo, además de producción y distribución de servicios públicos.