Publicity Lead, UK Studios (Fixed-Term)

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Park admission benefits

Disney discounts

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company UK is seeking a Publicity Manager to lead strategic publicity across theatrical releases and Disney+ Studios in the UK. You will collaborate with marketing leads to ensure campaigns align with broader strategies and build strong media relationships across print, broadcast and digital outlets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, UK Studios Publicity, you will manage talent-led activity, influencer engagement and events, while guiding a Publicist and Intern and overseeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering integrated publicity, PR or communications campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape with an established network of media contacts.
• Experience managing day-to-day activities of a busy press office and media enquiries.
• Proven ability to lead projects and events from planning through to execution.
• Experience working with talent, media partners, agencies and other external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of strategic publicity campaigns across theatrical and Disney+ Studios releases in the UK.
• Partner with marketing brand leads to ensure publicity activity complements broader communications and marketing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with print, broadcast and online media.
• Identify and activate influential voices across media, social and digital landscapes.
• Track developments across media and influencer channels to inform campaign strategies.
• Oversee the localisation, management and distribution of publicity materials.
• Manage screening programmes, including venue sourcing, invitations and guest management.
• Support planning and delivery of publicity events, influencer activations and awards campaigns.
• Collaborate across UK, EMEA and Burbank teams and represent UK Studio Publicity.

Skills

Publicity campaigns

UK media contacts

Media relations

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Job description

The Walt Disney Company UK is seeking a Publicity Manager to lead strategic publicity across theatrical releases and Disney+ Studios in the UK. You will collaborate with marketing leads to ensure campaigns align with broader strategies and build strong media relationships across print, broadcast and digital outlets.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, UK Studios Publicity, you will manage talent-led activity, influencer engagement and events, while guiding a Publicist and Intern and overseeing