Starz- Coordinator, Publicity
About Starz
Starz (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), is a leading global media and entertainment company that produces and distributes premium streaming content to worldwide audiences across subscription television platforms. Starz is home to the flagship domestic STARZ® brand, STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels and the associated on-demand and online services, including the highly rated STARZ app. With the launch of the STARZPLAY international premium streaming platform and STARZ PLAY Arabia, Starz is expanding its global footprint in a growing number of territories. Sold through multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms, Starz offers subscribers more than 7,500 distinct premium television episodes and feature films, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular programming.
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a “best of global SVOD” content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
About the Position
The Coordinator, Publicity is responsible for assisting the STARZ Publicity, Awards and Talent Relations team. This detail-orientated candidate has a passion for television, entertainment and pop culture. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and excellent problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
Assists in writing and approving press materials including bios, releases, production notes, media alerts, etc.
Updates and maintains media lists as well as contact lists for talent, their representation, and vendors.
Codes invoices and tracks expenditures for budget management, assist in the processing of invoices and budget accruals.
Supports the publicity team at events such as panels, screenings, festivals and premieres, including: checking in press, managing cars/arrivals and escorting talent on red carpets.
Responsible for booking travel for series talent and executive producers, including writing detailed travel itineraries, booking cars, flights and hotels.
Books hair, make-up and styling for talent and maintains the overall glam budget for talent for assigned series.
Compiles and organizes daily press coverage for assigned series.
Pull critic’s quotes regularly from press clippings and maintain raves documents for promotional use.
Responsible for maintaining and updating STARZ’s media room
Compiles press lists for screener distribution.
Identify unit photography and scene lifts from assigned shows for publicity use. Responsible for routing and approving assets.
Read scripts and watches episodes to identify press opportunities
Coordinates and supports press announcements
Create and build media lists, identifying new outlets/journalists to pitch.
Comfortable communicating with high level executives, showrunners, talent, talent representatives, etc. with a professional demeanor.
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, advertising, journalism or related field
1-3 years of professional experience at a media company or public relations/marketing agency.
The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, perform under pressure and pay close attention to detail.
A desire to learn and grow within the entertainment publicity field
Exceptional communication, project management, and organizational skills
Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines
Must be able to multi-task and prioritize to ensure that all assignments are completed in an accurate and timely manner
Thrives in a fast-paced environment, has excellent problem-solving skills and remains calm under pressure
Resourceful and eager to implement new organizational processes for the team
Ability to pivot quickly
Knowledge of press outlets, social media platforms and influencers
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite, knowledge of AirTable a plus
Benefits
Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Other information
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
