Job Title:  Assistant, Worldwide Publicity, Events & Special Projects

Summary of Position

The Assistant will support all aspects of the team, while also taking lead on several of the job functions. They will focus on both the regional publicity & special events, as well as corporate & production gifting.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist all aspects from VP including schedule and the team.  
• Maintain both internal and agency facing weekly calendar & meeting agendas. 
• Book travel and submit VP’s expenses as needed. 
• Submit and track all regional publicity and special event invoices in SAP. 
  • Update vendors on payment timeline. 
  • Onboard new vendors. 
  • Submit credit card authorizations to finance as needed. 
• Manage corporate and production gifting in conjunction with team lead.  
• Support team on managing publicity and promotional activities for all activated markets; managing 22 field agency offices spanning 50 US markets and Canada.
• Assist in the creation of all promo items for all campaigns including ideation, creation and legal approvals.
• Assist with all junket logistics including hotel logistics, transportation needs, screening needs, food requests, menus, etc…
• Create, manage, update, and oversee all team and department documents including but not limited to:
  • Key Dates
  • Field templates per film
  • Screening documents
  • Review documents
• Assist with creating various creative materials on occasion [premiere tickets, badges, e-vites, campaign reports]
• Assist with screening, junket, event, and campaign recaps to be sent internally and to filmmakers.
• Staff screenings, junket, premieres, film festivals etc. as needed. 

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign 
• Previously publicity job or internships required 
• Extremely Organized
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and work well under short deadlines 
• Good with budgeting

Nice to Haves

• Positive attitude
• Self-starter
• Reliable 
• Team player
• Resourceful 
• SAP experience

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate’s motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, La La Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster’s Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award® nominations and 32 Oscar® wins.
 
In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the U.S. market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$43,000 - $45,000 

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.