Communications Coordinator I

Entertainment Publicity Coordinator

Location: New York, NY (Hudson Yards)
Pay Rate: $30.00-$32.00 per hour, paid weekly
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Contract Duration: 1 Year, with potential for extension or conversion
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite per Week (Tuesday and Wednesday required)

Additional Scheduling: Overtime is expected. Occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call availability are required to support publicity events, premieres, and other special events.

Job Overview

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Entertainment Publicity Coordinator to support publicity campaigns, media relations, talent coordination, and special events within the entertainment industry.

The ideal candidate will have experience in entertainment publicity or public relations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support high-profile entertainment projects, coordinate talent activities, and assist with major press and promotional events.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage publicity assets, including photos, video clips, show descriptions, biographies, and headshots.
• Draft and prepare press releases, media alerts, and other publicity materials.
• Arrange talent travel, accommodations, itineraries, and related services.
• Coordinate hair, makeup, and styling services for talent as needed.
• Track departmental budgets, invoices, and publicity-related expenses.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, and staffing press events, premieres, festivals, conventions, photo shoots, press junkets, and awards events.
• Support talent and media relations during promotional activities and special events.
• Maintain departmental calendars, publicity schedules, and editorial timelines.
• Organize press mailings and promotional materials.
• Update and maintain media contact lists, press databases, and editorial calendars.
• Compile publicity campaign reports and track media coverage.
• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and publicity planning discussions.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the publicity team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in entertainment publicity, public relations, media relations, or a closely related field.
• Understanding of the entertainment industry, entertainment media, publicity trends, and social media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional interpersonal skills and confidence communicating with talent, producers, media representatives, and other high-profile individuals.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and overtime to support special events.
• Ability to work onsite in Hudson Yards three days per week, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Previous experience supporting entertainment publicity campaigns, talent relations, or press events.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and entertainment media trends.
• Experience coordinating travel, events, or promotional activities.
• Strong academic background preferred.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with three onsite days per week in New York City.
• Tuesday and Wednesday are required onsite days.
• Occasional evening and weekend work for red carpet premieres, press events, and promotional activities.
• Overtime and periodic on-call availability may be required.
• One-year contract assignment with potential for extension or conversion.

Apply Today!

If you have a passion for entertainment, publicity, and media relations and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits (employee contribution):
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.