Job Title:  Coordinator, Worldwide Publicity & Specialty Releases

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is currently seeking a full-time Publicity Coordinator to work on Specialty Release campaigns and Catalog campaigns. The Coordinator will support all aspects of the team, while also taking lead on several of the job functions, with a primary focus on day-to-day correspondence and management of screenings, assets, meetings, general publicity, and events. Must be a creative, yet analytical thinker with some experience in executing plans with internal and external stakeholders including agencies, talent, filmmakers, and production teams.The ideal candidate is extremely organized with excellent project management skills, is meticulous, and has a deep love of film and pop culture.

Responsibilities

• Distribute press breaks, tune-ins, review memos, campaign wrap reports, and similar correspondence
• Coordinate all asset deliverables (trailers, key art, stills, clips, etc.), coordinating with both internal (marketing strategy, digital social media) and external (PR agencies) teams
• Manage product fulfillment as needed for all current release titles and/or catalog titles
• Co-manage creation and distribution of screener links for press and industry requests, in addition to booking coordination for in-person screenings
• Support and assist all aspects from VP and team as a whole
• Maintain and update internal press documents
• Staff publicity events (premieres, junkets, festivals, award shows, etc)
• Coordinate travel arrangements and schedules for talent
• Help confirm meetings with internal teams, talent reps, filmmakers, PR agencies, and industry vendors and organizations
• Assist with business-related expense reports as needed
• Work with publicity team and outside PR agencies to identify opportunities to amplify press coverage and talent interviews

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience in publicity within an agency or studio is preferred
• Strong project management and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Nice to Haves

• A passion for films
• Able to multitask and be effective managing numerous projects at once
• Can work well in a team environment
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude, solution-oriented, and resourceful

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

$47,000 - $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.