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PUBLICITY AND PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR

Founded in 1972, Women Make Movies (WMM) is a non-profit feminist, media arts organization dedicated to the distribution and exhibition of films by and about women. With a collection of more than 500 titles, WMM is the largest distributor of films by and about women in the world. WMM also facilitates the production of feminist media through a Production Assistance Program, which includes a workshop series and a fiscal sponsorship program. WMM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women of color, lesbians and older women to apply.

Women Make Movies is seeking an energetic, dedicated and highly motivated full-time Publicity and Publications Coordinator to promote and publicize WMM, the Production Assistance Program and its collection of films to our customers, potential customers, filmmakers and the media. The Publicity and Publications Coordinator will be responsible for copy development and production management for all promotional and publicity materials and marketing collateral, including website, emails, catalog, flyers, posters, brochures, DVD covers and press kits. This is a great opportunity for someone with exceptional writing and public relations skills to serve as a team leader and work collaboratively with a management team to develop the potential of a highly regarded, internationally recognized distributor.

Qualifications:
- 3-5 years professional experience in copywriting, public relations and editorial. Excellent writing skills a must.
- Enthusiasm and passion for Women Make Movies. Experience in film industry desired.
- Strong computer skills and knowledge of graphic design programs.
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks under deadlines and work both independently and as a team.
- Flexibility, professionalism and a positive attitude.
- Sense of humor appreciated.

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive salary based upon experience.
- Excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, long term disability, retirement plan, vacation and paid holidays.

To apply: Send, fax or email cover letter and resume describing your relevant experience, where you saw this job posting listed, and salary requirements (please do not say negotiable; though you may give us a range) to:

Women Make Movies
ATTN: Publicity and Publications Coordinator Search
462 Broadway, Suite 500
New York, NY 10013
fax: 212.925.2052
email: jobs@wmm.com (with subject line: Publicity and Publications Coordinator)

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE!