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Mañón Media ManagementPublic Relations Associate
Aug. 2023 - Oct. 2024Rochester, New York, United StatesCore member of a small, yet dedicated team of publicists at a boutique PR agency that harnesses the power of the news media to tell diverse stories focused on equity and inclusion. I wrote compelling press releases and pitched to press for coverage and interviews for clients including The Avenue Blackbox Theatre, a Black-led multidisciplinary performance space located in the Historic Joseph Avenue neighborhood of Rochester, NY, Haitian-American artist Samson Tonton and more.
American Documentary | POVCommunications Manager
Mar. 2015 - Jun. 2016Brooklyn, NYPromoted on-air programs, web offerings and institutional activities for PBS’ award-winning series “POV.” Wrote/edited press releases, pitches and newsletter; pitched and secured press coverage of programs, filmmakers and executives to major national trade and consumer outlets: online, print and radio/television; working with filmmakers and film subjects to create and maintain interview schedules; maintaining/updating press databases; sending out email blasts using Cision and Vertical Response; assisting in organizing periodic mailings; creating wrap-up reports for each film during the season; delegating administrative duties to Communications Assistant and interns; working on local events in New York: securing press, check-in and other duties.
Lemle Picture Inc.Personal Assistant
Oct. 2008 - May. 2010New York, New York, United StatesPersonal Assistant to Owner/Documentary Filmmaker Mickey Lemle.
SelfPublic Relations Specialist
Aug. 2008New York, NYA member of Public Relations Society of America and featured on VOCAL as a "Trailblazing Publicist," I specialize in successful press campaigns for the arts, entertainment & culture sectors including: film festival premieres & film releases (theatrical & digital), theater, cabaret performers, filmmakers, celebrities, influencers, authors, podcasts & more. I work regularly with art house film distributors Zeitgeist Films in association with Kino Lorber and Icarus Films, for which I also represented their streaming platform, OVID.tv. I also handled publicity for the launch of the "Marc Summers Unwraps" podcast hosted by Marc Summers of Nickelodeon’s “Double Dare” fame. My personal PR representation includes TikTok content creator Miriam Ezagui, who has over 2.4 million followers, travel expert Bobby Laurie, filmmaker Angela Tucker, who directed/co-wrote the Lifetime movie “A New Orleans Noel” starring Patti LaBelle & “Big Brother” Season 23 houseguest Britini D’Angelo. Among my proudest film publicity achievements are "Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story" about showbiz icon Liza Minnelli, “Being BeBe: The BeBe Zahara Benet Documentary” about the winner of the first season of “RuPaul's Drag Race” & “A Very Sordid Wedding,” the sequel to Del Shores' comedy “Sordid Lives” starring the late Leslie Jordan. I also worked as the Communications Manager at the PBS documentary series, POV, as well has been the publicist for Cinema Eye Honors for Nonfiction Filmmaking, PR Manager for Brooklyn Film Festival & Publicity Liaison for DOC NYC. I am always seeking to represent diverse and inclusive projects dealing with social issues including women’s rights, human rights, civil rights, the BIPOC, LGTBQ+ & other marginalized communities. I have secured press coverage in major media outlets as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, USA Today, Ms., The Advocate, MSNBC, NPR, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Indiewire, Deadline, The Wrap, Filmmaker Magazine & more.
Pipeline CommunicationsAssistant Account Executive
Jul. 2005 - Aug. 2008Montclair, NJ- Coordinated accounts for a boutique PR firm serving technology clients in film and video production, television broadcast, telecommunications and radio. - Wrote press releases, tracked media coverage, pitched editorial calendar opportunities, and built press lists with Cision. - Developed strong relationships with clients (such as Fujinon, FOR-A, Vizrt, Hitachi, Harris Corporation, among others) and trade publications. - Managed client press schedules and secured media interviews at major industry trade shows such as NAB and IBC.
Avatar FilmsMarketing/Publicity Intern
Jan. 2003 - Jan. 2003Conducted domestic and international sales and marketing research, clipped and organized press reviews, publicized films in theatrical release including Divine Intervention and Zero Day, and provided office management assistance.
VNUTax Department Administrative Assistant
Jan. 2002 - Jan. 2004New York, NYManaged financial records and classified material for the New York branch of a major Dutch media conglomerate.
ViacomTax Department Assistant
Jan. 2001 - Jan. 2001New York, New York, United StatesManaged financial records and classified material for international media conglomerate.
FreelanceProduction Assistant/Coordinator
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2002New York, New YorkFacilitated film pre-production and production logistics from talent & crew wrangling to transportation to meals to delivery of equipment, etc. Projects: "Blinding Goldfish," "Grasp," "Spider-man," "Semmelweis," "Here," etc.
Financial Times EnergyEditorial Assistant
Jan. 1998 - Jan. 1999Arlington, Virginia, United StatesWrote electric-power industry articles for a daily news publication; edited weekly newsletter.
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