Senior Publicity Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the entertainment industry seeks a highly experienced PR professional to lead film publicity campaigns. This strategic role requires 6+ years of experience and a proven track record in managing high-profile film campaigns. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills, working closely with various teams and stakeholders to drive successful publicity efforts.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of proven experience in film publicity, capable of managing campaigns independently.
• Experience in unit PR, TV, Games, and franchise work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all PR strategy and implementation for a film’s lifecycle.
• Deliver campaigns for large franchise titles while managing a diverse slate of 20 titles.
• Engage with senior executives in the UK, EMEA, and Burbank.

Skills

Self-Motivation

Excellent Communication Skills

Planning and Organizing

Results Orientation

Decision-Making

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Allegis Global Solutions is recruiting for a contract position at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Duration of the contract: 12 months maternity cover

Target start date: mid-August

Location: London

A key strategic role with the PR team in the UK and Ireland, leading on film lifecycle campaigns.

Our client expects an exemplary candidate with 6+ years of experience to:

1. Lead on all PR strategy and implementation for a film’s lifecycle, including Theatrical, PVOD, EST, and Physical, with little to no supervision.
2. Deliver campaigns for large, tentpole franchise titles while managing a diverse slate of 20 titles, each demanding bespoke, creative campaigns. The candidate should be highly creative and adaptable to change.
3. Expand conventional publicity opportunities by focusing on innovative ideas that stand out in the marketplace.
4. Lead content capture, press access, and PR strategy for local acquisitions across all windows.
5. Maintain excellent digital, broadcast, and print contacts, with a thorough understanding of the UK and Irish media landscape, and a proven track record in securing press coverage.
6. Orchestrate influencer and tastemaker strategies.
7. Champion innovation and change within the team by identifying new campaign, process, and industry opportunities.
8. Experience in line managing direct reports and supporting senior management with staffing and team morale.
9. Communicate fluently with the PR team, colleagues across the business, and report directly to the VP of Publicity.
10. Engage with senior executives in the UK, EMEA, and Burbank through meetings and reports.
11. Work with filmmakers and talent on titles and local acquisitions.
12. Manage employed agencies to facilitate campaigns and achieve results.
13. Drive cross-divisional collaboration on key titles with the Franchise, TV, Catalogue, and Games teams, fostering a unified team approach and identifying opportunities for innovation.

What we need from you:

1. Film Publicity Experience: 6+ years of proven experience in film publicity, capable of managing campaigns independently. Experience in unit PR, TV, Games, and franchise work is preferred.
2. Self-Motivation: Highly self-motivated, willing to work unsociable hours as needed.
3. Flexibility: Ability to adapt working style and hours at short notice to accommodate the dynamic publicity environment.
4. Excellent Communication Skills: Critical for media relations and internal reporting across the UK, EMEA, and Burbank.
5. Planning and Organizing: Highly organized with the ability to plan both short-term and long-term activities.
6. Results Orientation: Committed to achieving high results in a demanding, ever-changing environment.
7. Decision-Making: Able to think quickly and make logical decisions under pressure.
8. Commercial Acumen: Understanding of maintaining brand integrity and budgeting skills in publicity.