International PR Lead, MGM Theatrical
About The Position
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Theatrical PR Manager to work closely with the Head of International Theater PR to help shape and execute theatrical PR strategy for Latin America, Australia/New Zealand and APAC. This role will develop and execute comprehensive publicity strategies for all theatrical releases while working closely with PR teams and agencies in market. You will serve as the point of contact for PR teams across these regions, working closely with our US team on overall campaign strategy, messaging and filmmaker/talent relations. The ideal candidate will bring extensive knowledge of the Australian/New Zealand, Latin American and APAC entertainment and media landscapes, and a proven track record of delivering successful theatrical publicity campaigns that drive cultural conversation and box office results.
Requirements
- 7+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
- Experience dealing with high profile talent
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- Bachelor's degree or industry equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
- Entertainment publicity experience in global campaign management across LatAm, Australia/New Zealand and APAC; with at least 5+ years of experience in theatrical publicity
- Strong knowledge of media outlets, entertainment journalists, critics, festival programmers, and cultural organizations
- Experience managing agency relationships and publicity budgets
- Proven ability to develop corporate messaging and storytelling for business initiatives
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- 8+ years of theatrical publicity experience
- Experience at a major studio, entertainment company, or leading PR agency
- Established relationships with talent agencies, talent publicists, festival directors, and exhibition partners across the region
- Crisis communications and issues management experience
- Deep understanding of the evolving media landscape and global cultural trends
- Experience working across theatrical and streaming windows
- Proven track record of budget management, reporting, and delivering measurable results
- Experience managing or mentoring team members
- Genuine love of film and pop culture
- Understanding of box office metrics and the global theatrical marketplace
- Experience working across multiple territories or markets
- Multilingual capability across one or more languages relevant to LatAm and APAC regions
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Head of International Theatrical PR to develop strategic publicity campaigns for all theatrical releases in Australia, New Zealand, APAC and Latin America and translate into detailed, market-specific plans for each release.
- Create and execute corporate communications strategy around Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical business expansion globally.
- Orchestrate press junkets, talent appearances, and premiere events with team members in market.
- Provide strategic counsel to US-based leadership and cross-functional partners on cultural nuances and market-specific opportunities across both territories.
- Develop messaging and provide issues management support for talent, filmmakers, and corporate spokespeople.
- Monitor and report on campaign effectiveness, media coverage, and marketplace dynamics across ANZ.
- Develop cohesive regional festival strategy and cultural partnerships in concert with global teams.
- Manage theatrical publicity budgets across all territories with a focus on efficiency and ROI.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, social, digital, and distribution.
- Present campaign strategies and results to internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior team members and agency partners.
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
- 401(k) matching
- paid time off
- parental leave
- sign-on payments
- restricted stock units (RSUs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
