New Mexico Film Office

Director’s Initiative 

In partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, NBCUniversal is offering another director shadowing opportunity.  Fill out and submit the form in the link below.  

NBCU LAUNCH New Mexico Directors Initiative provides valuable mentoring and shadowing opportunities to up-and-coming film and television directors on NBCU productions in New Mexico.  In partnership with the New Mexico Film Office, the aim is to create a robust pipeline of in-state talent for future productions.  To be eligible for the Initiative, the selected participant must be a current resident of New Mexico, and proof of current New Mexico residency is required upon selection.  

This year’s shadowing opportunity is slated for June-July 2022.

NMFO is looking for a Marketing and Public Relations Manager

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Create, design, write, plan, and execute marketing, promotional and publicity strategies/campaigns across various marketing outlets (i.e., website, social media, newsletter, etc.)

• Produce and write press releases 

• Act as point for press inquiries, questions, and responses. Pitch stories, create media relationships, fuel buzz about New Mexico. Collect, analyze, and provide media updates, as well as advisement and direction on media coverage and opportunities

• Produce and write presentations, talking points, content for various audiences and formats.

• Produce graphic design and video content, and/or direct agencies to do so.

• Support, organize and act as point for local community events, statewide outreach events, set visits, screenings, tours, townhall meetings, conferences, and press conferences. 

• Act as a secondary office spokesperson, speak at local presentations, and handle interviews, as needed.

• Act as point for public relations agency and marketing agency.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Preferred – a degree in subject such as marketing, media/communications, business, management, journalism, English or film/TV.

• Ability to think big, both strategically and creatively, but also possess a fine attention to detail.

• Proactive and creative in idea-generation, campaigns, media coverage, social media, etc.

• Ability to design and execute campaigns that deliver measurable results.

• Deep understanding of social media marketing.

• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Superior writing skills.

• Proven event planning skills.

• Record of working in fast-paced environment, ability to prioritize, follow-up and meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of and/or passion for NM film industry.

• Resourceful, creative, proactive, organized, curious.

• Design experience and skills a plus.

Please send a resume, cover letter, 3 references, 3 writing samples and 3 social media posts that illustrate your style, expertise, and range. If you have graphic design, website design, or video production experience, please send up to 3 samples.

Salary range: $60-70K DOE.