Coordinator, Publicity

Job Description

Coordinator, Publicity (National Geographic)

We are seeking a proactive and resourceful Coordinator to join the National Geographic Publicity team. In this role, you will work directly under the Sr. Director, supporting the daily administrative operations of our documentary films' publicity efforts. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with others, and is eager to learn the intricacies of strategic communications within the world of documentary filmmaking.

Responsibilities:
• Set up and manage internal and external meetings, including conference calls with agencies, partners, and filmmakers.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to gather information and assets as needed.
• Maintain departmental trackers, timelines, and manage all recordkeeping.
• Assist in drafting press materials and ensure press materials and press sites are up to date.
• Coordinate talent travel and appearances, ensuring schedules are detailed and current.
• Work with internal teams to request and track assets, such as clips, creative content, and social media materials.
• Provide support during virtual and in-person events and publicity tours, including interviews, premieres, festivals, theatrical Q&As, and more.
• Pitch documentary content to key press outlets and build relationships with members of the documentary community.
• Assist at events in various capacities, including check-in, setup, and car coordination.
• Compile and distribute press updates internally and externally.
• Create presentations and agendas for internal meetings as needed.
• Support the team on specific projects, including content pitching, brainstorming ideas, event staffing, asset gathering, and coordinating mailings.

Basic Qualifications:
• 1+ years of experience in public relations, media, or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
• Strong interest in documentary film.
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise strong judgment.
• Must be proactive, reliable, resourceful, and demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, shift priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to deliver information effectively and rapidly to audiences and constituents both internally and externally, for a multi-business global company.
• A ''can-do'' approach and attentive professional demeanor, in support of a fast-paced, dynamic, and high-stakes business.
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working at events is preferred.
• Experience preparing media lists.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree in communications or journalism or equivalent work experience.

The hiring range for this position in Washington, DC is $51,200 to 70,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with National Geographic Partners PAY SVC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

National Geographic Partners PAY SVC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbko4y-98-82-120-188-42 in your application.