Director, Publicity (PH)

Disney • New York, NY

449d • $143,000 - $192,600

About The Position

The Director of Publicity at The Walt Disney Studios is responsible for developing and integrating press strategies for all Studio Theatrical and Streaming titles. This role involves managing external partners to execute outreach efforts, talent appearances, and events, while also ensuring effective communication with filmmakers and executives. The position requires proactive initiative and strong organizational skills, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Publicity.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the entertainment industry, specifically in theatrical and/or streaming publicity.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft-based software: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to interface effectively with internal and external parties.
• Experience collaborating with high-level executives, talent, and filmmakers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SVP to execute and lead press strategies across all films, including screening plans and talent appearances.
• Lead national print, online, and radio press offers for theatrical and streaming titles.
• Maintain strong relationships with key publicity partners and media outlets.
• Develop movie-specific publicity strategies in collaboration with Film teams.
• Pitch and manage national press for premieres, junkets, conventions, and specialty events.
• Conduct publicity and marketing meetings for campaign planning and updates.
• Manage critics and editorial press invites to screenings for coverage and reviews.
• Cover talent interviews for NY events and appearances.
• Supervise and collate content placements and press blasts for the Publicity Department.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Financial benefits
• Bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
• Education Level: No Education Listed