Manager, Publicity - Focus Features

NBC Universal
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 80,000 - 105,000 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Teamwork","Multi-tasking","Reliability"]

Lead theatrical publicity campaigns for Focus Features, partnering with agencies to pitch and secure A-list editorial placements and manage long-lead and fast-breaking publicity plans. Oversee press for screenings, premieres, red-carpet coverage, press days, and junkets, including talent scheduling and interview coordination. Manage publicity office budgets, monitor editorial special issues, support awards campaign strategy, and collaborate with international, awards, and digital publicity teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Manager, Publicity - Focus Features

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Job Summary

Lead theatrical publicity campaigns for Focus Features, partnering with agencies to pitch and secure A-list editorial placements and manage long-lead and fast-breaking publicity plans. Oversee press for screenings, premieres, red-carpet coverage, press days, and junkets, including talent scheduling and interview coordination. Manage publicity office budgets, monitor editorial special issues, support awards campaign strategy, and collaborate with international, awards, and digital publicity teams in a fast-paced environment.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Work with team lead to execute publicity campaigns, including pitching and securing editorial bookings and exclusive asset placements.
  • •Manage press coverage for special events, screenings, premieres, and red carpet outreach, including guest invitations and event coverage.
  • •Coordinate press days and junkets by handling talent schedules, pitching and securing press, scheduling interviews, and troubleshooting with talent reps.
  • •Create and manage publicity office budgets by liaising with finance for updates and tracking spending with the publicity team.
  • •Pitch and monitor editorial special issues and collaborate on awards campaign strategy and cross-team campaign initiatives.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 80,000 - 105,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum 5 years of film publicity experience, including pitching and securing editorial coverage and working on awards campaigns.
  • •Prior experience working with agencies and talent representatives.
  • •Strong working relationships with journalists, talent representatives, and guilds.
  • •Experience organizing and executing events and premieres, including press coverage coordination.
  • •Strong written and verbal communication skills to present to senior executives, filmmakers, and talent.
Experience:5+ yearsFilm publicityTheatrical publicityAwards campaigns
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationTeamworkMulti-taskingReliability
Languages:English

Company Brief

NBC Universal
NBCUniversal is a global media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, news, sports and streaming content, and operating theme parks and consumer experiences across a portfolio of well-known brands including NBC, Universal Pictures and Peacock.
Industry: Film & Television
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 2004
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