Job Description
Job Description
POSITION: Account Assistant, New York Film Festival
DEPARTMENT: Partnerships & Advertising
LOCATIONS: New York, New York
REPORTS TO: VP, Partnerships and Advertising
TERM: Full-Time; Seasonal (10 Weeks): 8/11/2025 - 10/17/25
RATE: $22/hour, with overtime after 40 hours of work in a week
JOB OVERVIEW
The Account Assistant supports the work of the department Vice President in managing and executing all deliverables for the festival’s Presenting Partner.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
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Working closely with the P&A team, support the Partnerships ticketing and RSVP fulfillment process.
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Schedule Partner meetings and write clear, thorough agendas and recaps.
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Collaborate internally with the appropriate teams on the Presenting Partner’s gifting strategy and execution.
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Assist with trafficking and obtaining approvals on creative assets relevant to the Presenting Partner.
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Help with hospitality at screenings and events attended by the guests of the Presenting Partner.
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Write and brief the appropriate photographer(s) on shot lists for the Presenting Partner’s presence and activations.
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Aggregate, organize, and select Partner’s proof of performance assets, screenshots, and photography.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED
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1-2 years of work experience either during college or post-graduation
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Strong competency in Google Suite
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Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills
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Availability to work on evenings and weekends during NYFF63
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
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Ability to juggle multiple priorities and stakeholders
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Professionalism and appropriate decorum when interacting with colleagues and partners
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Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team, take initiative, anticipate challenges, solve problems, and remain calm under pressure
HIRING PROCESS
lease submit a resume and cover letter by July 2nd.