MEDIA RELATIONS

JOB TITLE

Press and Media Relations Manager

PAY

Salary commensurate with experience.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

February 18 – May 2. Part Time contract position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Media Relations Manager provides a link between the film festival and the local, national, & international media (TV, Radio, Web and Print) arranging event coverage, film reviews and interviews. Individual is responsible for scheduling press screenings of the films presented at the festival, organizing & hosting press conferences, scheduling interviews with festival guests, pushing stories for coverage, and responding to journalists' requests for material. The Media Relations Manager is also responsible for managing the press room section of the film festival website, and for archiving all articles and press materials that cover the festival, both in electronic and printed form.

Advanced Spanish Language skills are required.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelors degree in related field.
• Minimum 2 years office experience.
• Proven written and verbal skills in both Spanish and English.
• Current knowledge of the U.S. Latino media market.
• Experienced in establishing media relations and generating press coverage.
• Ability to manage campaigns with both with top media outlets, and small, grass-roots groups and individuals.
• Ability to thrive and be productive in a fast-paced, high pressure, multi-task work environment with tight deadlines.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Candidate must be confident, fast, upbeat and a team leader.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants should send a resume, cover letter, writing sample and three professional references by January 31, 2008 to: jobs(@)cinelasamericas.org. Please put the name of the job to which you are applying in the subject line. No phone calls please.