Account Director or Director of Domestic Film PR

2 weeks ago

New York, United States DDA Public Relations Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position Summary:

 

A confident, highly organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills who is comfortable liaising with clients, talent, talent reps, producers/filmmakers, and media.  PR pro who is strategic, creative, and passionate about exceeding client expectations. A strong leader and self-starter, who has the ability to lead film campaigns from the ground up and provide overall organizational and material development including coordinating press junkets, press tours, status reports, timelines and execute and manage budgets. Able to lead clients and projects in terms of day-to-date activities and develop and execute strategy in maintaining year-round retainer corporate clients. Also required to provide press releases, media materials, presentations, budgets, and other documents as required.

 

 

Responsibilities include:

 

·        Responsible for bringing in new film and TV clients.

·        Responsible for project outcomes and managing employee work throughout campaign duration.

·        Review all campaign strategies, press releases and media campaigns to ensure on-point communications.

·        Provide on-going strategic counsel to all clients.

·        Respond to new client directives and expectations.

·        Determine client expectations and develop strategies based on their input, budgets and campaign goals.

·        Supervise execution of multi-component press campaigns and analyze results to determine next steps.

·        Ensure that all responses to journalists and media inquiries are on-campaign.

·        Anticipate industry changes and develop creative solutions.

·        Refine new business pitches and lead presentation for large account opportunities.

·        Present campaign strategy and executional plan to clients.

·        Define fees and scope of work with clients.

 

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

 

  • BS/BA in Public Relations, Communications, or relevant field.
  • 7+ years of experience in the industry. Film experience is a must.
  • Success in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
  • Professional, proactive, and personable demeanor.
  • Self-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative and follows-through.
  • Effective listening, strong verbal, and written communications skills.
  • Strong organizational, time management skills and work ethic.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

 

Company DescriptionAbout DDA:

DDA is the premiere independent entertainment public relations company, handling both domestic and international, providing filmed entertainment publicity and corporate media relations services for clients across the worldwide industry. From offices in London and Los Angeles, DDA offers a truly global reach for film and television producers, financiers, sales agents and distributors. DDA’s unrivalled relationships within the industry add undisputed value as a trusted partner for its clients, providing creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions.

DDA performs a wide spectrum of media relations, publicity, event management (through DDA Event Management) and marketing tasks, either globally or targeted to specific international markets. Festival and market experiences include the Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Venice, Telluride, Toronto, London and Dubai film festivals (among others).Company DescriptionAbout DDA:\r
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DDA is the premiere independent entertainment public relations company, handling both domestic and international, providing filmed entertainment publicity and corporate media relations services for clients across the worldwide industry. From offices in London and Los Angeles, DDA offers a truly global reach for film and television producers, financiers, sales agents and distributors. DDA’s unrivalled relationships within the industry add undisputed value as a trusted partner for its clients, providing creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions.\r
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DDA performs a wide spectrum of media relations, publicity, event management (through DDA Event Management) and marketing tasks, either globally or targeted to specific international markets. Festival and market experiences include the Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Venice, Telluride, Toronto, London and Dubai film festivals (among others).

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