Manager, Theatrical Publicity

Expectations at Angel:

• Amplify light in every action.
• As the owner of your outcomes, you are empowered to break down silos and coordinate with any and all people you need in order to reach your goals.
• You are ultimately responsible for achieving the outcomes while also using resources wisely – whether that be money, people, or time.
• Know your customer – it might be our Guild members,  investors, creators, or internal Angel teams.
• Ensure you understand your customer and provide what they need and not just what you want to build. 
• Contributes in a way that moves the Angel mission forward and exemplifies the team qualities required for working at the company.
• When faced with roadblocks, mistakes, or unforeseen circumstances, consistently and proactively find creative solutions and/or break down barriers to handle the challenge or complication. (Focus is on creating/building/testing/learning/resolution rather than getting stuck and identifying or placing blame).

Essential Functions:

• Manage national, high-impact consumer media campaigns for Angel theatrical releases.
• Builds and maintains outstanding, direct relationships with reporters, editors, and talent bookers at national news organizations and leading digital outlets to drive coverage of theatrical films.
• Directly books national and local press to support theatrical publicity junkets and on-the-ground campaign execution.
• Books national morning and late-night television shows and secures and manages long-lead, impactful national consumer stories for Angel’s theatrical releases.
• Collaborates with the company’s distribution and marketing managers to build consensus and ensure that publicity efforts are fully aligned with theatrical marketing campaigns and box-office goals.
• Develops and implements procedures for the theatrical publicity function while managing national, high-impact consumer media campaigns for every Angel theatrical release.
• Maintains and enhances a favorable public image for Angel Studios and its theatrical slate by communicating key stories, accomplishments, and points of view through national media channels focused on film releases.
• Evaluates all theatrical publicity materials before release to ensure accuracy, appropriateness of message, and alignment with the studio’s values-driven films, then authorizes release.
• Prepares and distributes news releases, fact sheets, scripts, press kits, and other materials tailored to support theatrical film campaigns to national and industry media outlets.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in the English language is required.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Detail-oriented perspective and able to pick up on overlooked details.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Able to maintain the confidentiality of company information.
• Must be able to manage multiple assignments at once, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions.
• Resourceful and able to problem-solve and manage tasks.
• Willing to perform an array of tasks both in and out of the office.
• Able to integrate feedback on tasks and assignments positively and adapt as necessary.
• A quick study, able to pick up new skills and learn quickly.
• Ability to take individual ownership, execute with high energy and integrity, share context, and insist on candor with positive intent.
• Positive attitude,  understanding that Communications is a relationship-driven function.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5  years of theatrical publicity experience working at a major studio or public relations agency

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 5 years of national theatrical publicity experience, leading consumer media campaigns for major releases across multiple genres.

Work Environment:

Work environment - When in the main office, expect a comfortable, air-conditioned work environment. Team members are issued their own desks, but the office is an open, shared space and can be fast-paced and occasionally noisy.

Physical demands - Must be able to sit or stand at a desk for extended periods of time. 

Position type and expected hours of work - Regular, full-time

Travel required - 25%
 
Work authorization - Must be authorized to work in the United States.