Manager, Publicity - Focus Features

NBCUniversal•Universal City, CA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Focus Features is seeking a hard-working, creative and passionate publicist who has experience executing all facets of theatrical publicity campaigns. Must have strong editorial relationships, and direct prior experience pitching and securing coverage for talent, filmmakers, and events/stunts. Must also have prior experience working with agencies and talent representatives. Will be responsible for pitching, securing and planning long-lead and fast-breaking publicity campaigns for a diverse array of theatrical releases. Ideal candidate must be able to work effectively as part of a team while overseeing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in film publicity including direct experience pitching and securing editorial as well as working on awards campaigns
Prior experience working with agencies and talent representatives
Strong working relationships with journalists, talent representatives and guilds
Prior experience organizing and executing events and premieres
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills to address senior executives, filmmakers and talent
Must be able to work extended hours and travel where required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience (degree in media, journalism or communications is preferred)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently on assigned projects
Motivated self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is skilled at multi-tasking
Reliable and resourceful
Personable, social and enthusiastic
Prior experience working on film publicity and awards campaigns
Working knowledge of specialty and independent films
A genuine love and affection for film and global pop culture
Working knowledge of trends in social media landscape

Responsibilities

Work with team lead to execute publicity campaigns for theatrical releases (includes pitching and securing A-list editorial and bookings, overseeing preview issues & specials and helping to secure exclusive placement of assets)
Work with project agencies hired to help execute strategy on each campaign
Manage press for special events, screenings and premieres (includes pitching press coverage for the red carpet, inviting press to attend the event as a guest, managing event coverage)
Work with department project leads and the field team to coordinate press days and junkets which includes handling talent schedules, pitching and securing press, scheduling and confirming interviews, and troubleshooting with talent representatives as necessary
Work with project lead to create and manage publicity office budgets (includes liaising with the finance team to provide updates and reports as necessary and working with the publicity team to track spending)
Pitch and monitor editorial special issues throughout the year
Collaborate in executing awards campaign strategy throughout a project’s life cycle
Cover talent/filmmakers at television shows, special appearances, press junkets/press days, guild screenings and film classes
Work closely with project leads to manage day-to-day activities of the publicity agencies
Daily oversight and direction from senior leadership on team
Participate in publicity and marketing brainstorms to contribute to campaigns
Collaborate with international, awards and digital publicity teams to communicate overall campaign initiatives