Creative Print Coordinator, Searchlight Pictures
About The Position
Searchlight Pictures is a global specialty film and television company that develops, produces, finances and acquires motion pictures and series for both worldwide theatrical and streaming releases. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and is part of The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Founded in 1994 as Fox Searchlight Pictures, the company’s titles have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, amassing 52 Academy Awards including five Best Picture winners since 2009: Slumdog Millionaire, 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, and Nomadland; 64 BAFTA Awards; 35 Golden Globe Awards, and 10 Grammy Awards. The company includes Searchlight Television, the division which develops and produces series for streaming, network, and cable partners, and earned a Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actress for its first production “The Dropout'' from Elizabeth Meriwether, in partnership with Hulu and 20th Studios. Searchlight Television also produced the limited series “La Máquina,” with Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in Entertainment (preferably at marketing or post production agencies).
- Must be an excellent communicator, comfortable collaborating with all levels internally and externally.
- Able to multi-task and pivot priorities under strict deadlines.
- Must be highly adaptable and proactive; a self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Working Knowledge of the deliverables and specs for static and video files.
- Working Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite especially Photoshop.
- Proficient in Word/Excel.
- Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Working Knowledge of Final Cut, Premiere, etc. is preferred, but not required.
- Knowledge of digital video and static file formats.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the organization and coordination of the production of all print materials from the prepress stage through printing and shipping.
- Supply agencies imagery, photography (unit, special shoot, stock), and footage needed to build creative materials.
- Assist with creative presentations and meetings, keeping abreast of the strategy, revisions requested, and materials to apply and/or relay appropriate creative notes to agencies, designers, freelancers, internal partners, and others, as needed.
- May perform Jr. Designer duties when needed which require graphics knowledge and working in Photoshop and/or Illustrator.
- Assist with the set-up of photoshoots/special assignments.
- Tracks expenses and ensures budget is updated.
- Coordinate and book travel arrangements for the executive, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.
- Participate in brainstorm sessions, as requested.
Benefits
- A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
