2024 Seasonal: Festival Publicist

ROLE DURATION: April - June 2024
ABOUT THE ROLE
Tribeca’s Festival Communications team is looking for creative, hardworking individuals who have a strong interest in film publicity for the 2024 Tribeca Festival. Seasonal Publicists are the point of contact for film/creator publicists and are responsible for equipping them with the information, materials, and support they need to have a successful festival experience.
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal candidates will be creative, hardworking individuals with strong interest in entertainment publicity—including film, TV, podcasts, music, and more. Previous experience in entertainment and/or film PR is required. Candidates must be able to work in the US and on-site in New York City.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary PR liaison for film and/or creator PR teams for assigned categories including, but not limited to: features, shorts, TV, music, and podcasts
• Work closely with the Communications team and PR agency on festival strategy, pitching, and outreach
• Collaborate with the Artist Relations team to track and update contact information for filmmakers/creators and ensure that participants have a positive festival experience
• Input and manage relevant project information into the Festival database
• Create targeted media lists for special interest categories and regional outreach
• Secure press coverage for Festival programming and creators
• Draft press materials
• Coordinate media interviews
• Track press and social media coverage
• Staff press events (red carpets, press lines, screenings, etc.) and serve as PR contact for film and/or creator teams 

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 3-5 years of entertainment and/or film PR experience required; film festival and live event experience a plus
• Strong media and industry relationships 
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work extended hours during the Festival (June 5 - 16, 2024)

SALARY: $1,000 - $1,300/week
ABOUT US
The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, brings artists and diverse audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms, including film, TV, music, audio storytelling, games, and immersive. With strong roots in independent film, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions diverse voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas through exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and live performances.
Tribeca is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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