Domestic Film Public Relations – Senior Account Executive

About DDA Public Relations:

From offices in London and Los Angeles, and with affiliates throughout the world, DDA provides a personalized service, insightful strategies and turnkey campaign solutions for film, television, brands and content creators. 

DDA’s full portfolio of services for the Creative industries include media relations, corporate communications, event management, digital & social media, brand partnerships, creative design, strategic consultancy, personal representation, and awards campaigns.

Position Overview: 



Excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented person to work within a busy PR company operating in the film and entertainment industry. The Domestic Film PR Senior Account Executive will support the efforts of the Domestic PR team in the Los Angeles office.

Your work will be instrumental in the development and execution of PR plans and strategies for U.S. film campaigns. 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 and research skills, as well as resourcefulness, ability to multitask and prioritize well, and excellent communication are especially important to us.

Position Summary: 

We are looking for a confident, highly organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Follow and review industry news and trade press daily
• Draft pitches and press releases
• Support team in all aspects of client servicing, most importantly press breaks
• Manage talent schedule coordination and staff virtual and in person press days
• Track incoming talent press requests and screener link requests, and obtain press reactions from journalists.
• Manage client-facing documents, including campaign statuses
• Oversee setting up press screenings and handle inviting, RSVPs, securing the DCP, staffing, etc.
• Design Mailchimp email blasts
• Maintain press lists to ensure they are up to date
• Outreach to journalists and media sources and develop relationships
• Track social media content, particularly journalist reactions for festival screenings

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• BS/BA in Public Relations, Communications, or relevant field
• 3 years of experience in the industry
• Success in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, proactive, and personable demeanor
• Self-motivated, self-starter, takes initiative and follows-through
• Effective listening, strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational, time management skills and work ethic
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Willingness to work outside of 9-6 hours when needed, as well as to staff events on nights/weekends and travel to film festivals as needed.
• Must be based in LA or the LA area.

Benefits Offered

401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision

The DDA Group