Communications Manager, TR
MUBI
Location
Istanbul
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
Hybrid
Department
Communications
Deadline to Apply
September 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
About MUBI
MUBI is a global streaming service, production company and film distributor dedicated to elevating great cinema. To make this possible, we create, curate, acquire and champion visionary films, bringing them to audiences all over the world. And we have a team of brilliant, ambitious and passionate individuals to help bring our mission to life. From London to New York, Istanbul to Paris, and Berlin to Mexico - we work together to realize MUBI’s vision.
That’s where you come in! Join our global team and help us make great cinema accessible to everyone, everywhere.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced communications professional to work within the Local Communications Team on our upcoming festival, theatrical, platform and awards slate. This role is based in Istanbul, working closely with the wider Global Communications, Marketing and Content teams. MUBI’s Communications team is responsible for global corporate and consumer communications, film and platform publicity, talent management and awards.
Where you’ll have impact:
Managing theatrical and platform publicity campaigns on select global and TR titles
Working closely with the publicity agencies
Draft and distribute press releases, media alerts, and newsletters in alignment with campaign timelines.
Coordinate interviews and press opportunities for filmmakers, talent, and internal spokespeople.
Maintain and grow relationships with key media outlets, journalists, and cultural editors across print, digital, and broadcast.
Develop and update media lists, and manage local press databases.
Provide on-the-ground support during media events and appearances.
Working with Turkey marketing team on local brand activations and special events
Assisting with in-person activities in Turkey, including festivals, premieres, awards screenings, and previews
What you’ll bring:
Passionate about specialty films
Enjoys working both independently on projects and with a team
Stays calm under pressure
A strategic thinker
Expert in drafting press releases
Agile and thrives in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable attention to detail
Minimum 5 years of experience in film, entertainment, or arts & culture publicity, either in-house or agency-side
Track record of working with talent
Experience working on film festivals is a plus
Knowledgeable of today’s film industry and streaming landscape in Turkey
Entrepreneurial attitude: highly self-motivated and autonomous, thrives in a fast-paced environment
Impeccable attention to detail and highly organized
Confident managing budgets and using resources efficiently and savvily
We want to make cinema accessible to everyone. We believe people from different backgrounds bring different ideas that foster innovation and engagement, allowing us to attract great people to develop the best experience for our users.
MUBI is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. That means it's our responsibility to ensure that all candidates are not discriminated against in our hiring processes and our employment decisions based on their race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, age, gender identity or expression, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, family or parental status, or any other applicable characteristic.