Film at Lincoln Center
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Description
About FLC
For over 50 years, Film at Lincoln Center has been dedicated to supporting the art and elevating the craft of cinema, and enriching film culture.
Film at Lincoln Center fulfills its mission through the programming of festivals, series, retrospectives, and new releases; the presentation of podcasts, talks, and special events; and the creation and implementation of artist initiatives. Since its founding in 1969, this nonprofit organization has brought the celebration of American and international film to the world-renowned Lincoln Center arts complex, making the discussion and appreciation of cinema accessible to a broad audience and ensuring that it remains an essential art form for years to come.
Job Summary
The Associate Director, Publicity and Communications is an experienced public relations and communications professional responsible for Film at Lincoln Center (FLC) publicity and communications efforts. The person in this role will oversee the execution of press outreach and public relations efforts on behalf of Film at Lincoln Center, its film festivals, film series, special events, filmmakers, FLC executives, programs, and the organization as a whole. Additionally, this role will oversee internal communications, board/executive communications, announcements, media prep for staff, crisis communications/issues management, and other written communications as required.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Oversight of all publicity and public relations efforts including targeted outreach for long and short lead coverage of FLC programming and other programs and special events
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Oversight of communications efforts including internal and external communications, board communications, crisis communications/issues management, and other written communications/editing as required
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Collaboration and coordination with the Marketing department and with other departments across the organization
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Ongoing efforts to build profile and awareness for FLC, its senior leadership, programmers, festivals, series, events, and programs including building and leveraging strong relationships with press and the film community to ensure FLC inclusion in festival panels and industry trend pieces to help build the profile of FLC
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Oversight of the development and distribution of press releases, media alerts, tip sheets, and newswires
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Strategize with the Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategy to define and develop press outreach for each film festival, series, event, and FLC corporate and take the lead in executing the outreach.
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Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Marketing, Communications, and Strategy, manage the annual Communications budget and related reporting
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Oversee the Communications team’s contributions to the monthly Key Performance Indicator report
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Direct supervision of staff, freelancers, and external agencies/partners
Qualifications & Skills
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5-8 years of public relations/publicity experience in a film-related organization
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Excellent strategic communication skills, written and verbal, and an excellent understanding of voice and nuance
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An excellent understanding of general public relations, publicity, and communication principles
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Previous experience working with media, talent, and film industry contacts
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Previous experience drafting press releases, corporate statements, executive communications, and internal communications
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Existing relationships in the film and film journalism communities
Competencies
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A leader: adaptive, positive, strategic
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Strong project management skills
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An optimist and a problem-solver
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Attention to detail and organized
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Calm under pressure
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Emotional Intelligence
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A love of film and film culture
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A sense of humor
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Collaborative
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A relationship builder
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Passion for a community and mission-driven environment