Publicity Coordinator (Disney Entertainment Television)

The Walt Disney Company • Burbank, CA

1d • $54,000 - $72,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Disney Entertainment Television is seeking a Publicity Coordinator to support publicity campaigns and day-to-day communications activities across its portfolio of television programming and content. Working closely with publicists, executives, and cross-functional partners, the Coordinator will provide administrative, project-management, and campaign support for series, specials, documentaries, movies, and other programming.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by a fast-paced, creative environment. This role requires strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and an interest in developing a career in entertainment publicity. The Coordinator will contribute to the planning and execution of publicity campaigns, events, talent activities, press outreach, and departmental operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of related experience in publicity, communications, marketing, entertainment, or a comparable professional environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate, current information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, demanding, and collaborative environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to take direction, exercise sound judgment, and adapt as priorities evolve.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Google Workspace, or comparable productivity and presentation tools.
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and current entertainment and pop-culture trends.
• Ability to provide on-site support at publicity events, including occasional evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 2 years previous publicity or marketing experience at a television network, streaming platform, studio, production company, agency, or related entertainment organization.
• Familiarity with media-monitoring, press-database, or communications platforms such as Muck Rack, TVEyes, or similar tools.
• Experience supporting publicity campaigns, entertainment events, talent logistics, or media relations.
• Demonstrated interest in television, streaming, entertainment, and the evolving media landscape.
• Desire and ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and compile press coverage, social media activity, industry news, and publicity results for internal and external reporting.
• Create and maintain press lists, media contacts, show contact sheets, campaign calendars, status reports, and other departmental resources.
• Research media outlets, journalists, industry trends, pop-culture developments, and potential publicity opportunities.
• Draft, edit, and distribute publicity materials, which may include press releases, announcements, pitches, biographies, fact sheets, loglines, press blasts, confirmation memos, and social media copy.
• Gather, organize, and distribute publicity assets, including images, clips, screeners, press materials, mailers, and promotional items.
• Support the planning and execution of publicity campaigns, launches, initiatives, and events.
• Assist with events such as press junkets, screenings, panels, premieres, press tours, award shows, and other industry or company events, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate talent-related logistics, including travel, schedules, itineraries, interviews, event participation, and other publicity needs.
• Provide administrative support to publicity executives and the broader department, including calendar management, meeting coordination, conference calls, note-taking, expense reports, and general scheduling.
• Maintain publicity-related materials and information across internal systems, media sites, presentations, and shared departmental resources.
• Assist with purchase orders, invoices, contracts, expenses, budgets, vendor onboarding, and other campaign or departmental processes as needed.
• Participate in campaign brainstorms and contribute ideas for press angles, pitches, events, and promotional opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal partners across marketing, creative, media, social, production, and other business areas.
• Communicate professionally with external partners, including talent, talent representatives, production teams, public relations agencies, vendors, and members of the media.
• Provide additional project, campaign, and administrative support as assigned.

Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree