Hybrid Publicity Manager

at NEON

• Job title: Publicity Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Publicity Manager developing regional publicity strategies for NEON films from festival launch to awards season. Managing relationships with critics and coordinating national press support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee regional publicity strategies for all NEON titles from festival launch through theatrical and awards campaigns.
• Pitch and secure coverage across regional print, online, broadcast, and radio outlets.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with regional film critics, journalists, and media partners.
• Manage regional press and promotional screenings, overseeing invitations, RSVPs, and on-site execution.
• Coordinate talent appearances for regional press days, screenings, Q&As, and local media opportunities.
• Craft tailored pitch angles that drive audience engagement and maximize coverage in each market.
• Track regional press coverage and distribute comprehensive reports internally and to filmmakers.
• Partner with national campaign leads to support overall publicity strategy for each title.
• Contribute to campaign brainstorms, press notes, talking points, and narrative positioning.
• Assist with national press efforts, including top-tier features, long-lead pitching, and broadcast bookings.
• Coordinate talent travel, schedules, and logistics for national press tours, premieres, and festivals.
• Support festival publicity (Sundance, TIFF, Cannes, Telluride, NYFF, etc.), including talent handling, on-site press management, and scheduling.
• Help manage review campaigns, including materials distribution, embargo communication, and critic relations.
• Collaborate on awards publicity efforts in conjunction with awards consultants and national leads.
• Work closely with marketing and distribution teams to ensure consistent, cohesive messaging across all campaigns.
• Contribute to campaign decks, presentations, and filmmaker communications as needed.
• Maintain and update regional press lists and critics groups.
• Prepare and distribute press breaks, coverage recaps, and campaign performance reports.
• Manage budget tracking for regional publicity expenses.
• Oversee delivery of promotional materials (trailers, stills, clips, EPK assets) to regional press.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of publicity, communications, or entertainment media experience.
• Strong relationships with regional critics and entertainment press preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with film festivals, talent handling, and awards campaigns is a plus.
• Passion for film, storytelling, and the evolving media landscape.

Benefits

• Get peace of mind with our comprehensive Health Care Plan, covering medical, dental, and vision expenses.
• Secure your future with our Retirement Savings Plan, offering options like 401k and IRA.
• Stay protected with our Life Insurance Coverage, including both Basic and Voluntary plans, as well as AD&D.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our Unlimited Vacation policy, sick days, public holidays, and office closure for winter break.
• Take care of your loved ones with our Family Leave Options, including Parental and Caregiver Leaves.
• Invest in your wellbeing through our Wellness Programs and Resources.