Coordinator, AA Publicity & Promotions

Los Angeles, CA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive Black-focused publicity work across film, TV, and streaming while supporting day-to-day operations and stakeholder communications at THE MRKT.

  • Must-have: 2+ years in publicity/communications, preferably in entertainment or agencies.
  • Standout: Deep knowledge of Black culture and media with strong relationship-building signals.

Job Description

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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in publicity, marketing, or communications—preferably within entertainment, media, or agency settings.
  • 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.

Preferred

  • Experience working within a multicultural or culturally specific marketing environment is strongly preferred.
  • Graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are strongly encouraged to apply.
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THE MRKT

The MRKT is a brain trust of multicultural marketers who represent a microcosm of the everyday diverse consumer. Utilizing first-hand cultural knowledge and insights into the latest consumer trends, we create impactful marketing solutions that prioritize lifestyle habits and cultural motivators to create campaigns that mobilize. With targeted efforts reaching the coveted Latinx, Black, and Asian American demographics, our core suite of multicultural marketing services include Cultural Consultation, Communications, Influencer Marketing, Promotions, Screening Programs, In-Culture Social Media Strategy, In-Culture Creative Development + Production, Grassroots Programs, and Events Marketing.

Founded in 2004
Burbank, California, USA
30 employees (20 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
32.4%
Direct
41.9%
Referral
12.7%
Social
10%
Paid
1.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
17 (57% of company)