Publicist

Title

Publicist

Description

Department: Communications

Reports to: Vice President, Communications

Job Type: Full-time - Regular

Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt)

Workplace Location: Los Angeles - 8949 Wilshire

Summary/Objective:

The Publicist is a key member of the Academy's Communications team and will work across departments to lead the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and execute publicity campaigns for Academy, Academy Museum, and Oscar-related events, programs, and initiatives.
• Draft communication materials, including press releases, media alerts, and member communications.
• Media relations and events publicity, including pitching press and responding to inquiries.
• Facilitate interview and photo opportunities, press junkets, and red-carpet events to secure national and international broadcast, print, radio, and digital media coverage across Academy, Academy Museum and Oscars-related events and initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant trade and consumer journalists, including media outreach targeting younger demographics.
• Monitoring press coverage, daily press distribution, press list maintenance, and release distribution.
• Member communications support, including but not limited to the weekly member bulletin, member screenings and events, member app, and other messaging.
• Oscars-related events, announcements, and other projects as assigned.
• Support for Academy Gold initiatives, sponsor relations, and Academy Collection, including the Academy Museum, Academy Film Archive, and the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.

Required Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years in entertainment, arts, culture, or journalism.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent research, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience in Salesforce, Cision and media monitoring software.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception:Medical and religious accommodations are approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of two days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (e.g., Front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $26.44 - $28.37 ($55,000.00 - 59,000.00). The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• Clean Air Commuter Program
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
• Free Academy membership screenings
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage

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Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Position

Publicist

Location

Los Angeles

About the Organization

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a global community of more than 10,000 of the most accomplished artists, filmmakers and executives working in film. In addition to celebrating and recognizing excellence in filmmaking through the Oscars, the Academy supports a wide range of initiatives to promote the art and science of the movies, including public programming, educational outreach and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.


EOE Statement

The Academy is committed to equal opportunity in employment and to creating and valuing diversity in its workforce. Maintaining a diverse workforce is important to the Academy. The Academy enforces a strict policy that prohibits discrimination in hiring, training, compensation, promotion, transfer, or termination, whether on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or genetic information. This includes a workplace that is free of all forms of harassment. Also, to help foster diversity, the Academy uses programs that ensure fairness of opportunity, pay, and growth to all applicants and employees. Every employee of the Academy is required to follow this policy and to preserve the Academy’s commitment to diversity.

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