Senior Publicist, Global Publicity

This is a Full Time Job

The Sr. Publicist works closely with the SVP and Global Publicity team to manage A-list talent across multiple film titles for all publicity-driven activities and select marketing initiatives.  This role is responsible for engaging and coordinating talent participation in global campaigns, ensuring seamless execution across international markets.

Essential Responsibilities
• Talent Liaison – handle day-to-day correspondence with talent representatives on all publicity and marketing requests
• In concert with the team, secure and deliver talent for global marketing and publicity initiatives, including but not limited to trailer launches, special shoots, content days, junkets, appearances, press tours, film festivals, conventions, publicity stunts, and premieres
• Handle talent and their teams on-site (premieres, appearances, content days, junkets, screening Q&As, award shows, podcasts, radio, photo shoots), including guidance and key messaging
• Oversees APAC territories, which include:
• Provide talent parameters for territories for publicity events
• Coordinates and oversees all tours/regional junkets in APAC/region
• Liaise with the markets on their tour schedules and major activations/stunts in-market to make these truly stand-out events that get global coverage
• Send global press requests to talent and reps
• Help the team manage global publicity dates and publicity reports
• Attend and actively participate in Publicity staff/team meetings, Trailer Strategy meetings, Domestic Creative Content team meetings, brainstorming meetings, and ad hoc content support meetings as needed
• Coordinate generic interview requests across all team titles. This includes arranging interviews through the junket for generic print and broadcast interviews and securing talent participation

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:
• Must be willing to join the Local 600 Union
• 5 years of experience in the entertainment industry, in theatrical publicity and/or marketing
• Working knowledge of Microsoft based software: Outlook, Word and Excel

Desired Characteristics
• Prior experience with international publicity or marketing working across multiple countries and markets
• Proven record of solid, substantive and effective publicity and marketing plans
• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple films simultaneously with the ability to solve problems and prioritize
• Proactive in planning and working with both internal and external partners
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines; highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and concise manner
• An individual who is positive, ambitious and a collaborative team player
• Passionate about film and entertainment, publicity, marketing and has a willingness to travel internationally
• Has strong industry contacts with press, talent bookers, show producers, production companies, creative agencies, photographers, event producers, and more
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Hourly Rate: $46.660 as determined by the IATSE Union

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