Senior Communications Manager, LA

About the role
MUBI is seeking an experienced communications professional that can support its US brand and film publicity, as well as awards campaigns. This role is based in Los Angeles, working with the US and Global Communications, Marketing and Content teams. MUBI’s Communications team is responsible for global corporate and consumer communications, film and platform publicity, talent management and awards.

You will focus on:
Setting our Communications strategy and priorities for LA, defining long term goals in collaboration with MUBI’s ‘Communications Director, US’

Working on the US publicity for MUBI, MUBI GO and campaigns for MUBI Releases and Productions, with support of US PR agencies and consultants

Partner with their New York-based Communications team to assist with all in-person activities and events happening in Los Angeles

Manage publicity and talent at North American festivals, and international festival as needed

Lead campaigns for theatrical and digital MUBI Releases, plus other brand activity such as MUBI Podcast, MUBI GO and MUBI Notebook

Collaborate with US Marketing and Content teams to agree content priorities and secure coverage for programming, including assets for US theatrical, streaming release and award campaigns

Assist with US awards strategy and campaigns for select MUBI Releases, working with US Director and Senior Manager of Communications and consultants, as well as global teams

What you will bring:
Passion for prestige cinema and international, independent films

Enjoyment working both independently on projects and with a team

Calmness under pressure

A strategic mind

Strong written communication skills

Agility in a fast-paced environment

Impeccable attention to detail

Experience (5+ years as a guide) in US film/entertainment publicity either in-house and/or agency side, with experience working on independent and international films

Knowledgeable of today’s film industry and streaming landscape in Los Angeles

Experience in US film awards campaigns (AMPAS, Independent Spirits, Golden Globes, etc.)

Entrepreneurial attitude: highly self-motivated and autonomous, thrives in a fast-paced environment

Strong experience in US film publicity and consumer brand PR

Strong track record of working with talent and agency teams

Analytics-driven mindset, with ability to determine appropriate KPIs, measure and evaluate campaign effectiveness, and optimize accordingly

Impeccable attention to detail and highly organized

Confident managing budgets and using resources efficiently and savvily

Experience managing small teams

Working knowledge of software such as Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

“We want to make cinema accessible to everyone. We believe people from different backgrounds bring different ideas that foster innovation and engagement, allowing us to attract great people to develop the best experience for our users.”

MUBI Group Companies are committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means it’s our responsibility to ensure that all candidates are not discriminated against in our hiring processes and our employment decisions based on their race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other applicable characteristic.

Salary: $85,000 – $90,000

Benefits: 401k, Health, Dental, Vision

Education requirements: None

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume

How to apply: Apply here.