Publicist

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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