Responsibilities

• Support the execution of publicity and promotions campaigns targeting Black consumers across film, television, and streaming titles.
• Assist senior team members in daily campaign operations, keeping them updated on progress and deliverables.
• Compile and track press coverage, clips, impressions, and media values for daily, weekly, and final reporting.
• Draft and prepare campaign documents including pitch emails, status updates, event recaps, client communications, and talent schedules.
• Keep up-to-date media databases and word-of-mouth contact lists, continuously identifying new outlets and voices.
• Join weekly client calls to take notes and share next-steps and deliverables internally and with clients.
• Coordinate and staff campaign events such as press junkets, premieres, in-studio appearances, promotional screenings, and community activations.
• Research and recommend culturally relevant opportunities—such as local orgs, HBCUs, retail partners, influencers, and community-based platforms.
• Maintain strong, respectful relationships with media, community stakeholders, clients, and talent teams.
• Contribute creative ideas in brainstorms, tapping into cultural insights and trends within the Black community.
• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, billing, timesheets, shipping, and vendor coordination.

Requirements

• Graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; exceptional grammar and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage confidential matters with professionalism, tact, and discretion.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Gmail, Docs, Sheets), Microsoft Office, Muckrack, and a willingness to learn internal systems quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and available for occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Deep knowledge of and passion for African American culture, media, and storytelling.
• Ability to thrive in both team settings and with independent responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in publicity, marketing, or communications—preferably within entertainment, media, or agency settings.
• Experience working within a multicultural or culturally specific marketing environment is strongly preferred.

Company

• THE MRKT is an award-winning, women and minority-owned marketing and communications agency specializing in diverse forward strategies for some of the world’s leading brands and entertainment companies.
• As a multicultural marketing partner to major film studios, TV networks, and streaming platforms, we focus on authentically connecting with African American, Latinx, and AAPI audiences through a 360° lens, leveraging publicity, experiential, grassroots outreach, influencer engagement, creative content, and digital strategy.
• Our African American division is led by professionals who live and breathe the culture, drawing on deep expertise, relationships, and a commitment to amplifying Black voices and experiences. Every campaign we launch reflects an understanding of intersectionality, cultural nuance, and community driven insight.

Other

• This role supports the planning and execution of campaigns for major entertainment properties, with a focus on authentically reaching Black audiences nationwide.