Manager, Theatrical Publicity

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Summary/Objective:
The Manager, Theatrical Publicity, is responsible for managing consumer press campaigns for Angel’s theatrical slate and is a member of Angel’s communications team. The ideal candidate will have significant national media relationships and a successful track record of leading and booking publicity campaigns for major studio theatrical releases across several genres. This role will be responsible for securing high-impact, long lead national consumer press to generate awareness for Angel releases, complementing the company’s marketing campaigns. Our candidate is a strategic thinker and strong collaborator who possesses an outstanding work ethic, deep curiosity, and a passion for the media and entertainment industry, as well as the values-driven films and television series we champion. They will also develop and implement procedures for the theatrical publicity function, ensuring all campaign materials are accurate and aligned with Angel’s values before release.

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 la