International Publicity Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job


Searchlight Pictures is a global specialty film company that develops, produces, finances and acquires motion pictures for both worldwide theatrical and streaming releases. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and is part of The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. Founded in 1994 as Fox Searchlight Pictures, the company's titles have grossed over $5 billion worldwide, amassing 28 Golden Globe Awards, 49 BAFTA awards, and 43 Academy Awards including five Best Picture winners since 2009: Slumdog Millionaire, 12 Years a Slave, Birdman, The Shape of Water, and Nomadland. Upcoming feature releases include Ahmir ''Questlove'' Thompson's award-winning Summer Of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised), David Bruckner's The Night House, Michael Showalter's The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Scott Cooper's Antlers, Guillermo del Toro's Nightmare Alley, Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch, and Taika Waititi's Next Goal Wins. The company includes Searchlight Television, which develops and produces series for streaming, network, and cable partners.

We have an exciting International Publicity Coordinator opportunity with the Searchlight Pictures team.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate travel and logistics for international press events including press days, junkets, festivals, award ceremonies, screenings, set visits and photoshoots.
• Process required visas for talent and entourage traveling internationally on behalf of Searchlight titles.
• Negotiate glam rates for talent within approved budget.
• Update overall budgets as costs confirm.
• Oversee international coverage document with interviews completed and estimated run dates.
• Track and compile key weekly international breaks for circulation to filmmakers and executives.
• Coordinate interviews for below the line cast and talent as requested.
• Compile press nominations from the international markets.
• Journalist coordination at press events.
• Check in journalists at screenings.
• Update talent schedules and timelines as requested.
• Press/review research for film and talent specific projects, work on publicity strategy.
• Support Searchlight International Publicist.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2 years administrative experience supporting senior management level within entertainment industry with an emphasis on Publicity
• Flexibility to travel and work weekends as requested
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines make decisions, and change course of action quickly
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills with the ability to work on many projects simultaneously
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Easy access to transportation

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today the Studio brings quality movies, music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature films are released under the following banners: Disney, including Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, Disneynature, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. Ours is a culture of innovation, inspiration and collaboration that brings together visionary artists, gifted technologists and savvy business minds to conjure up magical entertainment experiences for a global audience.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company Ltd., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.

The Walt Disney Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

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