Manager, Publicity - Focus Features

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

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.

Essential 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

Qualifications

- Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in film publicity including direct experience pitching and securing editorial as well as working on awards campaigns
- Must have prior experience working with agencies and talent representatives
- Will have strong working relationships with journalists, talent representatives and guilds
- Must have 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

Desired Characteristics:

- 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

Additional Requirements :

- Hybrid : This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $80,000 - $105,000 (bonus eligible).

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].