Senior Manager, Film Publicist

**In-Office position**
Responsibilities
• Create, manage, and execute Theatrical & Digital/VOD publicity campaigns for specialty narrative, documentary and foreign language films.
• Manage and oversee the development and creation of all press materials such as epk's, distribution of trailers, poster art and digital assets.
• Engage and supervise outside PR agencies for Theatrical releases.
• Oversee the development of promotions, digital strategies, media planning, and event planning for all company releases.
• Work alongside existing Marketing and Distribution teams to create and execute release strategies, marketing campaigns, PR and film festival strategy for all company releases.
• Oversee social media accounts.
• Liaise directly with filmmakers, agents, managers and/or publicists throughout film release process.
• Create and maintain budgets.
• Must be detail oriented as well as able to handle multiple tasks at a given time.
• Must be willing to come into NYC office full-time
Qualifications
• 3+ years related experience in Film Distribution Publicity or Agency Publicity
• Have existing strong press relationships with media across broadcast, print, online, radio/podcast, and an ability to pitch these press directly
• BA Preferred
• Strong computer skills; specifically, Google Workplace, Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Superior communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to identify work priorities and requirements up-front
• Skill in establishing on-going relationships of trust and understanding
• Must be detail-oriented, possess strong negotiating skills, and the ability to work on several tasks concurrently
• Competitive pay
Additonal Comments: Formed in 2008 by Charles S. Cohen, an executive producer of Frozen River which garnered two Academy Award nominations, the Cohen Media Group (CMG) is a theatrical film production company that has been steadily developing into a dynamic, positive force within the film industry. The Cohen Media Group's intent is to produce and distribute select films throughout North America annually, allowing the CMG team to devote their best efforts toward each unique film's fullest potential. With a strong dedication to quality movies and a highly motivated and talented support team of professionals, the Cohen Media