SUMMARY

The Publicity Manager will report to the Associate Director of Marketing and Publicity, and work in collaboration with a team of brand managers, social media experts, and content creators as well as the independent documentary makers who chose ITVS as their co-production partner. Responsibilities include: planning and executing publicity strategies for a variety of documentary productions, and building buzz around streaming availability for ITVS’s Emmy® Award-winning PBS franchise series Independent Lens. The publicity manager will also execute key corporate communications strategies to strengthen the ITVS institutional brand.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with independent documentary filmmakers to plan earned media strategies for 20+ Independent Lens titles annually.
• Serve as the primary relationship holder between filmmakers and ITVS on select Independent Lens titles.
• Draft press releases, assemble press kits, conduct media relations, press pitching and talent booking, and maintain online press rooms.
• Build and lead earned media strategies to boost visibility for Independent Lens and other ITVS brand initiatives.
• Manage communication and strategy for external stakeholders, including PR agencies, publicity consultants and counterparts at PBS.
• Field incoming media requests and build relationships with members of the press.
• Execute publicity strategies at key industry events, including the Television Critics Association Press Tour, Sundance Film Festival, ITVS Independents Summit, and select documentary-focused screenings and events.
• Manage earned media metrics; develop, analyze and deliver insights through reporting.
• Manage brand prestige strategies, including preparing award submissions for key industry activations such as the Emmy® Awards, Peabody Awards, and Webby Awards.
• Prepare data-driven reports communicating earned media outcomes.
• Negotiate vendor agreements and service provider contract renewals, and process invoices.
• Develop agendas and facilitate meetings as needed.Contribute to developing ITVS culture by proactively participating in institutional programs and staff events.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

COMPETENCIES

A commitment to social impact work and engagement in a variety of social, economic, and cultural perspectives.

• Cares about principles associated with diversity and inclusion; willing and wanting to support the voices and visions of underrepresented communities, and reflect the interests and concerns of a diverse society.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities, sound judgment, practical and solution-oriented.
• Able to deliver insights and recommendations derived from the collection and analysis of data.
• Proactive, self-motivated, self-directed, and goal-driven with demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and think strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and “can do” attitude; able to work effectively and collaboratively cross-functionally.
  Ability to stay focused, highly organized, pay close attention to details, and produce reliable results.
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment; can easily adapt to independent and collaborative workflows.
• Willing to support leadership’s decision and direction in a positive, professional, and cooperative manner.
• Willingness to tackle matters outside the area of expertise.
• Enjoys working as a team member as well as independently.

REQUIREMENTS
Required: 2-3+ years of communications experience in the television, streaming, film, radio, podcast, gaming, sports, or other media-adjacent field.
Required: Demonstrated success in producing earned media strategies, press placements, and integrated campaigns; experience working with influencers a plus
Required: Project management, and experience working with project management software.
Required: Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to produce clean written copy and well organized presentations.
Required: Experience with the following software – Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and Google’s Workspace: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides.
Required: Strong project management skills, experience with Asana a plus.
Required: Ability to travel at least twice annually.
Preferred: Knowledge of Trendkite/Cison, Muck Rack, Burrelles, and other insight platforms.
Preferred: passion for documentary film and a voracious appetite for all types of entertainment media.

COMPENSATION

This is an exempt position that offers a base salary of $70,000.00 with a robust benefits package.

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