NYC: JOB OPP - Warner Bros Ent Group, Jr Publicist

Posting
Job Title Jr. Publicist
TimeWarner
Division Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
WB Business Unit WB Pictures:WW Marketing
Industry Film Production and Distribution
Location United States - New York - New York
Requisition # 112152BR
Position
Type Full Time
Posting Job Description Warner Bros. Distributing Inc. seeks a Jr.
Publicist for the New York Publicity/Promotion department. Under
Direction of Sr. Publicist and VP, position performs TV, print and
special event pitches. Compose press releases, alerts, critics
letters, tip sheets, and pitch letters. Provides cover for movie
screenings and premieres, which includes organizing Press Lines,
invitations, celebrity outreach and staffing. Works with press post
screenings to elicit feedback and notes (where possible) on upcoming
movies. Includes editorial coverage. Determines distribution list for
press mailings and roadshows/special events. Participates on creative
brainstorming sessions for publicity/promotional/marketing strategy
campaigns and helps coordinate execution of events and coverage. Works
with NY based film critics on reactions, early reviews and awards
campaigns.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Four-year college degree
in related field or equivalent work experience preferred. Previous
entertainment industry experience required. Previous work experience
in an office environment, handling travel arrangements scheduling
required. 2-3 years work experience in publicity required. Must have
excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate
effectively and tactfully with the co-workers, media, management,
filmmakers and actors and the general public. Good organizational and
follow up skills required. Attention to detail also required. Must be
able to work in time-sensitive situations and be flexible to change
required. Must have the ability work overtime, evenings and weekends,
as needed, required. Must be proficient in Word and Excel, required.
Knowledge of basic math, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English
usage.
apply online:
https://careers.timewarner.com/en/asp/tg/cim_jobdetail.asp?sec=1∂...