[The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences] Publicist

The Publicist is a key member of the Academy's Communications team and will work across departments to lead the development and execution of strategic communication initiatives.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Develop and execute publicity campaigns for Academy, Academy Museum, and Oscar-related events, programs, and initiatives.

• Draft communication materials, including press releases, media alerts, and member communications.

• Media relations and events publicity, including pitching press and responding to inquiries.

• Facilitate interview and photo opportunities, press junkets, and red-carpet events to secure national and international broadcast, print, radio, and digital media coverage across Academy, Academy Museum and Oscars-related events and initiatives.

• Maintain strong relationships with relevant trade and consumer journalists, including media outreach targeting younger demographics.

• Monitoring press coverage, daily press distribution, press list maintenance, and release distribution.

• Member communications support, including but not limited to the weekly member bulletin, member screenings and events, member app, and other messaging.

• Oscars-related events, announcements, and other projects as assigned.

• Support for Academy Gold initiatives, sponsor relations, and Academy Collection, including the Academy Museum, Academy Film Archive, and the Academy's Margaret Herrick Library.

Required Competencies:

• A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years in entertainment, arts, culture, or journalism.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

• Excellent research, editing, and proofreading skills.

• Experience in Salesforce, Cision and media monitoring software.

Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations are approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Hybrid Requirement: All Academy positions require a minimum of two days per week of in-person work at an Academy Location. Exceptions: Positions requiring daily in-person presence (e.g., Front-line staff, staff who need to deal with materials on-site, etc.) and medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Compensation: The expected base salary range for this role is $26.44 - $28.37 ($55,000.00 - 59,000.00). The actual base pay offered will be determined by factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and other factors permitted by law. Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.)