We’re seeking an experienced Industry Relations Specialist to support a fast-moving team focused on creative innovation, sustainability, media production, and partner engagement. This onsite Los Angeles opportunity is ideal for a communications professional who can balance strategy, execution, and cross-functional coordination across global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement strategy and day-to-day execution for industry relations and partnership initiatives across multiple workstreams
• Help develop and deliver messaging for global programs, vendor promotions, and technology partner initiatives
• Coordinate editorial planning, asset creation, strategy input, and rollout activities for content-driven work
• Partner with internal teams across communications, legal, policy, content operations, and title groups to align on narratives and approvals
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with strong organization, attention to detail, and timely follow-through
• Help maintain brand consistency and appropriate intellectual property usage across co-promotional activities
• Assist with relationship-building and communications support for external vendors, technology partners, and industry groups
• Contribute to event and awards-related efforts that strengthen visibility and industry presence

Skills

• At least 5 years of communications experience in entertainment technology, production, post-production, or VFX
• Strong understanding of the production/post/VFX ecosystem and how communications strategy applies within it
• Ability to think strategically and translate goals into clear external-facing messaging
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor tone for different audiences
• Proven project coordination skills and the ability to manage several workstreams at once
• Working knowledge of IP licensing as it relates to branding and content
• Comfort collaborating with global stakeholders across different functions and regions
• High attention to detail and strong organizational follow-through

Preferred Skills

• Editorial or content production experience, including asset development through launch
• Familiarity with industry organizations such as VES, ASWF, or guilds
• Interest in sustainability-related topics
• Experience working in fast-paced, agency-style environments with frequent context switching
• Experience supporting media relations or speaking opportunity development
• Comfort using tools such as Airtable, Claude, or similar workflow and tracking platforms
• Experience working across regional markets with sensitivity to cultural and audience differences

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We welcome candidates who are excited to contribute to a collaborative environment built on respect, equity, and belonging.