
Junior Publicist/Photo Editor
The Walt Disney Studios
Burbank, CAThis is a Full Time Job
The Junior Publicist supports the Photo Publicity team in the execution of publicity campaigns for the studio's films, television projects, and talent. This role assists with coordinating photo shoots, talent and filmmaker requests, press materials, events, photo editing and day-to-day communication with internal teams, photographers, production partners, and external media.
This is an IATSE Local 600 Publicist Guild position covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support Photo Publicity publicists on campaigns from production through theatrical/home entertainment release.
• Assist with planning and coordinating cast, filmmaker, and production photo shoots.
• Coordinate schedules, call sheets, travel, locations, equipment, catering, and other shoot logistics.
• Communicate with photographers, photo editors, talent representatives, managers, production teams, and studio executives.
• Help organize and maintain photo assets, contact sheets, metadata, credits, and image archives.
• Assist with distributing approved publicity photography to domestic and international media outlets.
• Track photo requests, approvals, usage, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Prepare and circulate photo selects, galleries, contact sheets, and other publicity materials.
• Support red-carpet events, premieres, junkets, press days, festivals, and other publicity activities.
• Monitor photo coverage and maintain records of placements and campaign activity.
• Help assist Senior Photo Team with Editing photos
Required Qualifications
• 3+ years of professional experience, ideally within film, entertainment, media, or a related creative industry
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) and Film Solutions or other DAM system
• Must be available to work onsite 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday). Fridays are remote with flexibility to work onsite as needed. Additional flexibility for evening and/or weekends events required.
Salary/Benefits
$48.58 /hour USD
Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
Perks
• Culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity
• Opportunity to join a beloved team
Additional Information
The Walt Disney Company immerses audiences in motion picture masterpieces, captivating music, and spectacular live Broadway shows, creating experiences that are hard to define and even harder to replicate. Our culture is rooted in innovation, collaboration, and creativity, as we consistently raise the bar in the production and distribution of world-class entertainment globally. The Walt Disney Studios, a division of the company, is recognized for its role in producing and distributing films, television projects, and other entertainment content. With a rich legacy of entertainment and a diverse array of businesses and professionals, we bring smiles to millions every day, fostering a passionate environment where our team members can truly love what they do.