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POSITION: New York Film Festival (NYFF) Publicity Services Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Marketing & Communications
LOCATIONS: New York, New York
TERM: Seasonal: July 17 through October 20
RATE: $1000/Week
About FLC
For over 50 years, Film at Lincoln Center has been dedicated to supporting the art, 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 OVERVIEW
The NYFF Publicity Services Coordinator will manage press accreditation for the 60th New York Film Festival and support the publicity team with press screenings and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
Oversee the NYFF press accreditation process, including
- Managing the Press and Publicity Database
- Vet applications for NYFF accreditation using FLC best practices under the supervision of the NYFF Publicists
- Coordinate the physical credentialing process with the production department.
- Following up with applicants for missing information
- Manage the Press & Publicity Inbox
- Manage mass communications to accredited press related to the accreditation process, press screenings, and the festival in general.
- Update the approved press list throughout the festival.
- Create the press screening schedule;
- Train, schedule, and manage press volunteers during all press office hours (M-F beginning one hour before each morning screening through the start of the last afternoon/evening screening).
- Distribute press screening attendees lists internally and to distributors.
- Manage press ticket requests and distribution in communication with the FLC publicity team and individual film PR representatives.
- Distribute press screening schedules and updates to the accredited press list.
- Assist the publicity team with additional administrative tasks as needed.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
-1-2 years experience in publicity or film festival environment
- Knowledge of film and the New York Film Festival
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently but with open communication
- Ability to handle high-stress situations with grace and patience
- Comfortable with database systems and spreadsheets; Tessitura and Eventival experience a plus
SUPERVISION
Director of Publicity & Communications
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FFA Admin
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