Social Media Project Manager

Amanda Jane Stern

917-***-**** www.amandajanestern.com adyryu@r.postjobfree.com

Created and led PR and Publicity pushes featured in national magazines and news outlets Arranged publicity panels for multiple events with Fortune 500 companies Launched videos and articles that garnered over 100K views OVERVIEW:

- Pitches led to promos published in NPR, MovieMaker Magazine, BroadwayWorld, etc.

- Wrote dozens of press releases picked up by national outlets

- Reviewed and released promo for events with Fortune 500 companies

- Edited and refined press materials with clients for publication

- Spearheaded cross-platform promo strategies for film, tv & digital projects/events TOP SKILLS:

• Industry Relationships

• Copywriting

• Social Media

• Media Outreach

• Influencer Targeting

EXPERIENCE (RELEVANT):

PRODUCER/WRITER/PUBLICIST, Phaedra To Black, LLC, Brooklyn, NY Mar. 2021 - Present

● Oversee the development, writing, production, and promotion of feature film Perfectly Good Moment

Write and edit press releases and materials featured in MovieMaker Magazine

Strategize press push for film milestones from pre- through post-production on Social and create buzz that gets coverage from industry publications.

Tailor press releases and materials for film festival tour; secure coverage from digital, radio, podcasts, print, and national/local news

Launch trailer with multi-pronged promo push that includes features across YouTube, and social media channels of industry insiders and influencers. SCRIPT SUPERVISOR/PUBLICIST, “The Narrows” Feature Film, New York, NY May 2023 - July 2023

● Focused on script consistency while shooting a 2-camera feature film

● Maintained detailed notes for the editor on all scene takes

● Wrote, reviewed, and edited press releases and interacted with the filmmakers, writers, and actors

● Collaborated with editor and director on choosing best take for film edit DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION, Brand-Innovators, Remote Nov. 2021 - Jan. 2023

● Wrote, reviewed, and edited internal communications for multiple events with Fortune 500 companies

● Arranged publicity opportunities through industry panels, events, and interviews for clients and marketers

● Supervised live event planning and production including prep calls with partners and venues

● Produced virtual B2B live casts over Zoom, troubleshoot, stream live casts to YouTube, and record via Zoom

● Collaborated across teams to design and create new digital products CONTENT PLANNER, Movie Programming/Scheduling, iN DEMAND, New York, NY July 2018 - Nov. 2021

● Curated and licensed titles from a dozen independent studios including Samuel Goldwyn, Gravitas, etc…

● Tracked, updated, and communicated changes to scheduled content both in-house and externally

● Sent monthly booking letters to major film studios: Sony, Universal, Warner Bros., and Lionsgate

● Handled monthly transport schedule for independent film studio Gravitas MEDIA SCHEDULER, iN DEMAND, New York, NY Jan. 2017 – July 2018

● Handled special projects as needed; work with the team to meet deadlines

● Reviewed SVOD schedules, & coordinate with movie programming for scheduled titles

● Input metadata into a content management system

FREELANCE PROJECT MANAGER, ASL Productions, New York, NY Jan. – Feb. 2016

● Pitched concepts & executed scripts for commercial videos

● Managed booking locations and crew for shoots

● Oversaw VO and audio mix sessions; provided overall audio direction to the audio engineer

● Collaborated on production/editorial of short-form promotional assets. 1

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR, “Cop Show” Web Series, New York, NY Oct. 2015

● Focused on script consistency while shooting with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock & Seth Meyers

● Maintained detailed notes on all scene takes for a 3-camera web series DIRECTOR, “In Retrospect” Web Series, New York, NY Jun. – Nov. 2015

● Directed 9-episode musical comedy Indie Series nominated web series, SAG web series

● Engaged, entertained & creatively problem solved during post-production for all episodes

● Blocked 9 music videos of different musical genres DIRECTOR / WRITER, Milestone 12 Productions, New York, NY Aug. – Dec. 2014

● Co-Founder of a digital video company specializing in narrative content

● Organized and strategized pitch meetings with prospective clients & businesses

● Produced, directed, wrote, and edited, original ads for brands, LLCs & non-profits: o Manic Pixie Eco Girl campaign ad for the non-profit MASSPIRG o Better Than A One Night Stand commercial shot for Element Snacks OFFICE PA / BACKGROUND CASTING DIRECTOR, Crazy Lake Pictures, New York, NY Jun. – Jul. 2014

● Aided in pre-production & production tasks for the independent feature film “Seven Lovers”

● Promoted during production to Background Casting Director; handled extras during the shoot INTERN, Tangerine Entertainment, New York, NY Jun. – Aug. 2013

● First-Round Intern for a production company specializing in female-driven cinema

● Coordinated social media outreach for the Museum of Modern Art screening of “Les Coquillettes”

● Created a media database of Directors on Netflix, with a focus on ALL women directors ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Published writer across platforms with 100s of articles

● Film Editor for Provokr.com, an LGBTQ+ inclusive digital media brand

Interviewed multiple entertainment professionals including intimacy coordinators, writers, and actors

● Bi-monthly columnist of “Queerly Ever After” at filminquiry.com

Analysis of the 1985 British film My Beautiful Laundrette https://www.filminquiry.com/queerly-ever-after-19/

● NPR-featured scriptwriter

EDUCATION

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA Aug. 2011 - May 2015

● 3.9 / 4.0 GPA: Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude

● B.A.: Completed double Major in Film, Television and Interactive Media, and Theater Arts

● Elaine Reuben '63 Endowed Scholarship for Creative Arts and Social Justice

● Honors Thesis: Coerced: A New Documentary Play

● Artistic Director of Free Play Theatre Cooperative 2013 – 2015: produced 5 shows over 2 seasons. Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK Jan. – Jun. 2014

● Studied film and theater during study abroad semester at Russell Group member University SKILLS

● Promotions: Press Releases, Editorial Calendars, Media Pitches, Story Ideas, & Content

● Writing: Blogging, Essays, Reviews, Film Analysis, Creative Copywriting, Script Writing, & Social Media

● Computer: Mac / PC Proficient: Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, & Google Docs

● Project Management: Communication, Time Management, Multitasking, Verbal Presentation, 2

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