Account Executive

Job Description: Account ExecutivePosition Overview: Excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented person to work within a busy PR company operating in the film and entertainment industry. The International Account Executive will support the efforts of the International PR team in the Los Angeles office.Our ideal candidate will be a creative PR and communications graduate with at least 3 years of experience in the industry. An eager interest in the field partnered with great writing, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, as well as resourcefulness and excellent communication are especially important to us. This position will be supporting senior staff and clients across many different film & TV projects. It will be managing logistics, timelines, client correspondence, pulling together schedules as well as working with personal publicists and international press / press offices.Responsibilities include:Support the team in all aspects of client servicingManage talent and press day schedule coordinationTrack incoming talent press requests and screener link requestsAssist with the sourcing and distribution of press materials, e.g. imagery, production notes, clipsDraft and distribute press confirmation letters, tune-ins and PR releasesSupport across press days and/or interview blocks, both in-person and virtuallyManage updates to client-facing documentsManage logistics including travel, hair & makeup teams etc.Participate in brainstorm and new business development meetingsCollate press clippings for film and series clients, tracking publicity items in newspapers/trades/online etc. during festival periodsProvide timely and accurate coverage and wrap reportsAssist with securing and collating press screening reactionsFollow and review industry news and trade press dailyCreate and maintain high quality databases and media listsThe ideal candidate will possess the following:Bachelor’s degree 3-5 years’ film PR experienceSuccess in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environmentProfessional, proactive and personable demeanorSelf-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative and follows-throughEffective listening, strong verbal and written communications skills Strong organizational and time management skills Eagerness and willingness to learn Accuracy and attention to detailSalary: TBD – based upon experience About DDADDA is the premiere independent entertainment public relations company, handling both domestic and international, providing filmed entertainment publicity and corporate media relations services for clients across the worldwide industry. From offices in London, New York and Los Angeles, DDA offers a truly global reach for film and television producers, financiers, sales agents and distributors. DDA’s unrivalled relationships within the industry add undisputed value as a trusted partner for its clients, providing creative and insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions.DDA performs a wide spectrum of media relations, publicity, event management (through DDA Event Management) and marketing tasks, either globally or targeted to specific international markets. Festival and market experiences include Sundance, Berlin, SXSW, Tribeca, Cannes, Venice, Telluride, Toronto, London and Dubai film festivals (among others).