IndieWire: Marketing Associate
Penske Media Corp.
| Company | Penske Media Corp. |
| Category | Marketing |
| Location | California - Los Angeles Office |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
IndieWire is the leading digital brand devoted to curating, reporting, and celebrating the best in film, TV, and entertainment — and we're looking for a Marketing Associate to help bring that mission to life across events, sales, editorial, educational programming, and brand identity. This is a rare opportunity to grow at the intersection of film, culture, and live events, right at the heart of IndieWire.
The ideal candidate is a nimble, creative, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
This role is based in our Los Angeles headquarters.
Primary Responsibilities:
Event marketing
Create digital invitations, RSVP materials (including splash pages and confirmation emails), print and digital signage for IndieWire’s slate of FYC and Future of Filmmaking events and summits.
Liaise with business and editorial teams to build out invite lists for FYC and consumer/Future of Filmmaking events.
Conduct grassroots outreach to filmmaker organizations and educational institutions to expand IndieWire’s reach with emerging filmmakers and students
Manage barter relationships with unions, guilds, film organizations, festivals, and more
Support Director of Events with onsite marketing and event logistics as needed, bringing IndieWire brand to life in the room.
Sales marketing
Collaborate with the sales team to develop media kits, client pitch decks, custom proposals, house ads, and campaign wrap reports.
Editorial & brand marketing.
Work with marketing and editorial to create original art, graphics, and other visual creative assets for stories, site pages, email and social media.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
At least 1+ years of experience in events or marketing, ideally in entertainment or publishing
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point)
Occasionally work outside normal office hours for live events (awards shows, film festivals, etc.) or breaking news
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Understanding of the IndieWire brand and independent film community it champions
Event marketing background is a plus.
Experience with online registration/ticketing platforms a plus
Graphic design skills a plus, including knowledge of Canva
Experience with film festivals, guilds, entertainment events in Los Angeles a huge plus
As PMC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, employees work onsite 4 days a week and 1 day remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture.
Typical wage $25hr. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
The total compensation package for this position will also include other elements, a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits including 401(k). PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees.
As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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