Virgin Atlantic is on the hunt for its very first ‘Red Carpet Reporter’ to report live from the GREAT British Film Reception at The London in West Hollywood on Friday, February 20, 2015. The airline is scouting a social media savvy, entertainment enthusiast with sizzling onscreen talent to capture the Oscar Weekend festivities as the British Consul General in Los Angeles honors the British nominees of the 87th Annual Academy Awards. Not only will the winner have exclusive interview opportunities with Oscar nominees, he or she will also gain invaluable one-on-one red carpet reporting training from Melanie Bromley, Chief News Correspondent, E! News.
“We are incredibly proud to partner once again with the GREAT Britain campaign and the British Consul in Los Angeles to celebrate all of the UK’s phenomenal accomplishments in film this year, and are excited that we can give this amazing opportunity to a budding entertainment reporter,” said Simon Bradley, VP Marketing, North America, Virgin Atlantic. “The Red Carpet Reporter will be taking the reins of our social channels, reporting live, as they get to meet and greet some of the best of British talent.”
“With so much British talent at this year’s awards, we have a tremendous wealth of stories to tell about UK film,” said British Consul General Chris O’Connor. “So I’m excited to welcome Virgin Atlantic’s Red Carpet Reporter to join us for an unforgettable night.”
Think you have what it takes?
Those with a passion for film, entertainment reporting, and social media are encouraged to show what they’ve got by submitting a short video to Virgin Atlantic highlighting their reporting skills. Here’s how:
• Follow @Virgin_Atlantic on Twitter
• Create a video on the platform of your choice (i.e. YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, Vine)
• Tweet the video to @Virgin_Atlantic with the hashtags #RedCarpetReporter and #FilmisGREAT
Video submissions are open to legal US residents at least 21 years of age, and will be accepted starting January 30 through February 13, 2015. The Red Carpet Reporter will be selected based on three factors: creativity, social following and their love for celebrities and film. The winner will be notified directly on February 13, and must be ready to travel on Thursday, February 19, for a two night stay in Los Angeles. Travel and accommodations for the winner and a friend will be provided. A professional videographer will be on hand to film and edit the winner’s coverage, and the videos will be featured on Virgin Atlantic’s website and social media channels.
The GREAT British Film Reception celebrates a year packed with recognition of UK talent. British Academy Award nominees this year include Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne for Actor in a Leading Role, Felicity Jones and Rosamund Pike for Actress in a Leading Role, and Keira Knightley for Actress in a Supporting Role, among others. British films and talent have a total of 39 nominations this year.
Richard Branson’s transatlantic airline is celebrating its 25th year of flying from LA by adding an additional service this year, growing its joint venture with Delta Air Lines, as well as launching a brand new LAX Clubhouse that will open this spring.