Assistant, Worldwide Publicity

Assistant, Worldwide Publicity

The Assistant, Worldwide Publicity will report to the VP, Worldwide Publicity and will assist the publicity team in developing and implementing publicity campaigns to promote Lionsgate films. Responsibilities include supporting the VP of Worldwide Publicity by providing administrative support including managing schedule and calendar, coordinating and booking travel, screening calls, communicating with other marketing departments, compiling meeting notes, and executing all other administrative tasks. The role also involves tracking, compiling, and distributing daily press breaks, tune-ins, and key media coverage while monitoring relevant industry news. Additionally, the assistant will facilitate talent and filmmaker logistics, including booking and managing travel, creating and updating schedules, confirming glam rates, and ensuring seamless movements for talent and filmmakers. Coordination of screenings via link as well as handling theater and screening room bookings on an as needed basis is also part of the role. Processing and tracking budgets and invoices, maintaining and updating key internal documents, and providing scheduling and organizational support for the broader team as needed are also responsibilities. The assistant will prepare business-related expenses using CONCUR; make sure all expenses are completed and submitted in a timely manner. The role requires monitoring relevant industry news daily.
Qualifications and skills include a minimum of 1 year experience in a marketing capacity, minimum of 1 year experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.); familiarity with Google Documents a plus. A Bachelor's degree in Communications or related degree is preferred. The candidate should have a willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours, superior communication skills (written and verbal), ability to interact effectively with all levels of Management, highly organized and detail-oriented, ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deal with deadline pressure, strong work ethic, and overall working knowledge with the SAP and Concur system.
About Lionsgate: Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world's leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio's bold and entrepreneurial culture.
Business Unit Overview: Motion Picture Group: Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster's Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.
Our Benefits: Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day 401(k) company matching Compensation $45,000 - $50,000 EEO Statement: Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.