Publicity Coordinator, Theatrical & Awards (Contract)

About the role

The Publicity Coordinator, Theatrical & Awards, will support the day-to-day operations of Crunchyroll's Film & Awards publicity team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Publicity, Films & Awards and the Publicist, Films & Awards, this role will provide administrative, logistical, and project support across theatrical releases, awards campaigns, film festivals, press screenings and industry events.

The Publicity Coordinator will help maintain publicity materials and assets, manage reporting and calendars, support media outreach and staff events as needed. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized and detailed oriented.

As a pivotal member of the team, the Publicity Coordinator will manage the production of press materials and fact sheets, oversee news reporting functions, and contribute to the strategy for high-impact publicity initiatives. This role requires a blend of creativity, strategic thinking, and operational efficiency to elevate Crunchyroll's brand and content within the anime and entertainment communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for the Theatrical & Awards publicity team.
• Coordinate weekly and project reporting, press coverage tracking and internal reporting documents.
• Maintain and organize press lists, databases and publicity assets ensuring comprehensive media and journalists across relevant media verticals.
• Coordinating meeting schedules, agendas, presentations and internal documents for the teams.
• Staff events, screenings, conventions and press activities as needed
• Support the submission process for awards by organizing materials and required assets.
• Field incoming press inquiries and coordinate responses in a timely and professional manner.
• Staff events, conventions, and press junkets as needed
• Coordinate travel and itineraries for talent, creative and artists during press junkets and tours.
• Perform additional administrative duties and special projects to support the team

About You

• 2+ years of experience in media relations or a related field, preferably within entertainment, film or streaming content.
• A 4-year college degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, or related field.
• 1+ years of professional experience with in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint or Keynote, Google Suite, MuckRack and Outlook.
• Experience communicating, both written and spoken, with internal and external stakeholders.

About the Team

The Crunchyroll Communications team is composed of passionate publicists and storytellers who connect fans to the anime content they love. Our focus spans across multiple touchpoints, including SVOD, theatrical releases, events, merchandise, and more, ensuring our narrative reaches a global audience through effective and engaging press activities.

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