Marketing Coordinator

About Us

Established in 1984, the American Cinematheque (AC) is a member-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural arts organization dedicated to building a diverse and engaged film community through immersive film curation, conversation, and presentation. The AC believes film is a communal experience with the power to entertain, enlighten and inspire. Since it first began showing films in theatres in 1985, the American Cinematheque has provided diverse film programming, screenings and live in-person conversations and events with thousands of filmmakers and luminaries, presenting both new and repertory cinema to the city of Los Angeles.

The American Cinematheque has over 1,600 unique screenings and live events per year at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Egyptian Theatre.

Job Summary

As a Marketing Coordinator you will be responsible for providing support to the Marketing Manager and extended team as well as playing a key role in helping to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Programming Departments and promotion of 100+ film screenings and events per month at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3, Egyptian Theatre and off-site events. This is a unique opportunity to grow your skills and build your career in a fast-paced environment while influencing how American Cinematheque’s mission reaches moviegoers around Los Angeles.

The position is in-person at our offices in Hollywood, CA with travel to all theatres and event locations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general support to the Marketing Manager in executing the American Cinematheque’s marketing and promotional activities for over 100+ film screenings and events per month. Additionally, provides backup assistance to other department members as needed.
• Handle backend configuration for event ticketing (point of sale).
• Build & maintain daily and specialty email marketing campaigns as well as email lists, databases, files and other assets.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including scheduling marketing meetings, taking agenda notes, and maintaining marketing assets, records, and data.
• Provide general administrative support across departments as needed.
• Member and customer engagement.
• Assist with community development and engagement initiatives across channels including Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, etc.
• Regularly utilize Canva and Adobe Suite (for asset design and photo/video editing), as well as other systems, including MS Suite and Mailchimp.
• Support the marketing team at live screenings and events.
• Provide timely and effective reports to the team.
• Stays up-to-date with social trends and news, as well as film industry news; able to quickly execute creative ideas.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in marketing, communications and/or administrative support, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptionally detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and efficiency across all tasks.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, with a professional communication style tailored for both internal teams and external partners.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to take ownership of tasks from concept through execution, anticipating needs and taking initiative to ensure timely delivery.
• Excellent time management and self-direction, able to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Exceptional eye for design and branding, capable of creating and overseeing marketing materials that align with established visual identity and brand standards.
• Highly adaptable in a fast-paced work environment. Able to pivot quickly and adjust plans as needed while keeping an eye on overall details.
• Effective collaborator and communicator, able to provide task statuses, project updates and progress with internal teams. Able to communicate proactively to identify issues and adjust plans accordingly.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and integrity, fostering trust, confidence and respectful collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Experience in digital tools including WordPress (CMS), Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, Illustrator) and Mailchimp.
• Capable of maintaining confidential and proprietary information.
• Knowledgeable about the film and entertainment industry, with an understanding of cinema history and a strong interest in contemporary cinema.
• Enthusiastic moviegoer with a passion for the theatrical experience!

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position are those that are necessary to meet the responsibilities and essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description provides a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties an individual in this position may be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position, offering a pay rate of $25 – $27 per hour, based on experience. Benefits become available after 90 days of employment.

EOE

How to Apply

● Submit your resume and cover letter using the form below.