Communications Manager, US

MUBI is a global streaming service, production company, and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. We create, curate, acquire, and champion visionary films, bringing them to audiences worldwide through a team of passionate professionals across London, New York, Istanbul, Paris, Berlin, and Mexico.

About the role

MUBI’s Communications team is responsible for global corporate and consumer communications, film, platform and brand publicity, talent management, and awards. This role, based in New York, will support our brand and film publicity through the lifecycle of a project—from initial positioning, through festival premieres, theatrical and platform releases, to awards. You will report to the Communications Director, US, and collaborate closely with the US Communications teams in New York and Los Angeles, as well as the Global Communications teams in London. The role will also work with US Marketing, Distribution, and Content teams as needed.

MUBI operates on a hybrid-remote model, requiring three days in our New York office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday), with flexibility to use the office on the remaining two days if desired.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the US Communications team (NY and LA) to assist with US publicity for MUBI Releases, Productions, and exclusive streaming releases, with support from US PR agencies and consultants.
• Collaborate with US Communications Managers (LA) and the US Marketing team on publicity for brand initiatives such as MUBI Fest, MUBI Podcast, MUBI GO, and MUBI Notebook on the East Coast.
• Assist with US awards campaigns by maintaining FYC blast calendars, creating invite graphics, and tracking RSVPs.
• Coordinate and book logistics for talent, maintain schedules, and update talent publicity teams regularly.
• Staff film festivals, premieres, and other special events in North America, managing talent attendance as needed.
• Arrange and manage in-person press screenings.
• Work with Distribution and Marketing teams to brainstorm campaign ideas for MUBI Releases.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on monthly streaming content priorities to generate coverage and social conversation.
• Pitch press directly for campaigns as needed.
• Track press coverage and share updates with film teams.
• Communicate updates on internal and external calls and channels.
• Process invoices and update budget documents.
• Help manage the US Communications Intern (based in NY).

Requirements

• Excitement about supporting MUBI’s global mission to make great cinema accessible to everyone.
• Passion for specialty, international, independent, and documentary films.
• Enjoyment of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience as a communications coordinator or manager.
• Experience in film or entertainment preferred, either at an agency or in-house.
• Working knowledge of software such as Google Docs, Adobe Suite, Mailchimp/Constant Contact, and Muck Rack/Cision or other press tracking systems.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a bonus.

Pay

Compensation Range: $70K - $90K