THE COMPANY
Our Client constantly
delivers several film and television packages for their audiences. They have an
incredible reputation, making them a key player in the independent film
landscape will several projects and
co-productions in the pipeline this is an exciting time to be joining them.
THE ROLE
As a Marketing Coordinator,
you will take a hands-on role in various projects, gaining invaluable
experience while collaborating with a skilled and knowledgeable team.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing Company's
social profile - website, social media platforms, etc.
- Managing release and box
office charts, obtaining P&A budgets from distributors and coordinating
approvals.
- Circulating reports to
producers and financiers and inputting and updating our rights management
system (Movie Chainer)
- Proactively updating
distributors on release plans, information and status of films
- Arranging ad-hoc press
interviews with film talent -being comfortable liaising with talent and reps
(approvals, schedules, festival launches).
- Approving localised
trailers, posters, social media materials
- Assisting in
organisation of film launches at festivals – e.g. Cannes, Berlin, Venice,
Toronto
- Organising company
attendance at markets (Cannes, TIFF, AFM, Sundance, and EFM)
- Assisting in the
creation and maintenance of sales and marketing materials (market line ups,
mailchimps, etc.)
- Running weekly marketing meetings including weekly box
office/streamer analysis of major territories for our films (e.g. US, UK,
France, Germany), including info on number of screens, screen average, reviews,
and release updates
- Be part of the team wide tracking of project acquisitions and
analysing commercial value as well as providing written analysis and coverage.
THE PERSON
Ideally from a Film
and TV background within marketing or PR you will need a passion for cinema,
and a strong interest in the entertainment industry is key. We are looking for
candidates who are great at building and nurturing relationships with the likes
of broadcasters, producers and filmmakers and internally with relevant teams. Excellent
oral and written communication skills is essential to allow you to connect with
individuals across all levels, making you an effective collaborator and team
player.
Experience with tools including
Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat and Mailchimp, with familiarity in InDesign is
an added advantage. It is important you are able to prioritise and complete
multiple tasks while maintaining focus on the broader goals.
Knowledge of a foreign
languages is a plus.
NEXT STEP
If your skills & experience
fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role,
please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Searchlight only advertises active roles
- Your details will be sent directly to the
Consultant who is handling this role
- We aim to respond to candidates within 14
days.
If this
role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file,
please send it to sroffice@searchlight.global.
Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for
all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or
belief.
To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global