Responsibilities

• Fine-tune the basics of coverage reporting and associated media monitoring tasks
• Become comfortable performing administrative tasks and aid in general office support
• Understand PR communications on a global level
• Experience day-to-day operations of a public relations agency, providing on-the-ground support as required
• Involvement in large and small scale premieres, screen talks and photocalls as directed by the LFF team
• Maintain reports and other documents as requested by members of the team
• Handle press RSVPs for key media events throughout the course of the festival
• Become familiar with industry outlets and journalists
• Gain a deeper understanding of the film industry

Requirements

• A passion for cinema and television as well as a keen interest in publicity
• A ‘can-do’ attitude to apply to difficult challenges and tasks
• A passion for learning
• Ability to multi-task and stay organized to meet multiple deadlines
• A team player, willing to share knowledge and discuss approaches and tactics but also able to work independently
• High emotional intelligence and a keenness to remain attuned to the needs of the team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work quickly and effectively without sacrificing quality
• Excellent time management and able to manage priorities effectively
• Pro-active & intuitive