Communications Manager, US

MUBI•New York City, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company, and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. The Communications team is responsible for global corporate and consumer communications, film, platform and brand publicity, talent management, and awards. This role will support the brand and film publicity through the entire project lifecycle, from initial positioning to awards campaigns. The position is based in New York and reports to the Communications Director, US. It involves close collaboration with the US Communications teams in New York and Los Angeles, as well as Global Communications teams in London, and US Marketing, Distribution, and Content teams as needed.

Requirements

2-3 years experience as a communications coordinator or manager.
Experience in film or entertainment preferred, either at an agency or in-house.
Working knowledge of software such as Google Docs, Adobe Suite, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, and Muck Rack/Cision or other press tracking systems.
Fluency in English.
Excitement about supporting MUBI’s global mission to make great cinema accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Passion about specialty, international, independent, and documentary films.
Enjoyment of working both independently and as part of a team.
Strong written communication skills.
Impeccable attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

Assist with US publicity for MUBI Releases, Productions, and exclusive streaming releases, with support of US PR agencies and consultants.
Work with US Communications Managers and the US Marketing team on publicity for brand activities such as MUBI Fest, MUBI Podcast, MUBI GO, and MUBI Notebook on the East Coast.
Assist with US awards campaigns by maintaining the FYC blast calendar, creating invite graphics, and tracking RSVPs.
Coordinate and book logistics for talent, maintaining schedules and updating talent publicity teams regularly.
Staff film festivals, premieres, and other special events in North America, managing talent at events if in attendance.
Arrange and manage in-person press screenings.
Collaborate with Distribution and Marketing teams to brainstorm campaign ideas for MUBI Releases.
Work with the Marketing team on monthly streaming content priorities to generate ideas for coverage and social conversation.
Pitch press directly for campaigns as needed.
Track press coverage and send press breaks to film teams.
Communicate updates on internal and external calls and channels.
Process invoices and update budget documents.
Help to manage the US Communications Intern (based in NY).