About The Role

Tribeca’s Festival Communications team is looking for creative, hardworking individuals who have a strong interest in film publicity for the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Seasonal Publicists are the point of contact for film/creator publicists and are responsible for equipping them with the information, materials, and support they need to have a successful festival experience.

About You

Tribeca’s Festival Communications team is looking for creative, hardworking individuals who have a strong interest in film publicity for the 2025 Tribeca Festival. Seasonal Publicists are the point of contact for film/creator publicists and are responsible for equipping them with the information, materials, and support they need to have a successful festival experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary PR liaison for invited programs, including but not limited to feature and short films, TV, music, and podcasts.
Work closely with the Communications team and PR agency on festival strategy, pitching, and outreach.
Collaborate with the Artist Relations team to track and update contact information for filmmakers/creators and ensure that participants have a positive festival experience.
Input and manage relevant project information in the Festival database.
Create targeted media lists for special interest categories and regional outreach.
Draft press materials.
Coordinate media interviews.
Track press and social coverage.
Staff press events (red carpets, press lines, screenings, etc.) and serve as PR contact for film and/or creator teams.

SKILLS + REQUIREMENTS

3-5 years minimum entertainment PR experience
Festival experience preferred, but not required
Experience in talent relations, festival relations, working with creators
Strong proficiencies in Outlook, Excel, Word, Google Drive, Slack, and similar is a must
Ability to work with multiple stakeholders and departments both internal and external
Willing to work both remote and onsite during the festival

SALARY: $1,000/$1,200 weekly

This position is seasonal, running from April through June

About Us

The Tribeca Festival brings artists and audiences together to celebrate storytelling in all its forms – from film and TV to music and audio storytelling to games and immersive content. With strong roots in independent cinema, Tribeca is synonymous with creative expression and entertainment. Tribeca champions diverse voices, discovers award-winning talent, curates innovative experiences, and introduces new ideas via exclusive premieres, exhibitions, conversations, and performances.

Tribeca is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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