Publicity Manager, Studios (Fixed-Term Contract)

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; Hybrid; 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

About the Role & Team

Join The Walt Disney Company UK's Studios team and play a pivotal role in bringing some of the world's most loved stories to audiences across the UK.

As a Publicity Manager, you will work within the UK Studios Publicity team to develop and deliver strategic communications campaigns across our theatrical releases and Disney+ Studios branded content.

Partnering closely with marketing brand leads, you will help shape campaigns throughout the entire lifecycle of a title, from production and theatrical release through to transactional and streaming windows.

This is a highly visible role where you'll act as an ambassador for Disney Studios, building strong relationships with media, influencers and internal stakeholders while creating impactful campaigns that engage audiences and strengthen our brands.

If selected for this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, UK Studios Publicity.

This role is a fixed-term contract running until approximately January 2028. It will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home.

You'll join a team grounded in our Disney values: acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work, make decisions and support one another every day.

What You Will Do

• 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, securing interviews, features, screenings coverage and other editorial opportunities.
• Identify and activate influential voices across media, social and digital landscapes, working collaboratively with Studios Digital Marketing, Influencer and Social Media teams.
• Track developments across media, social and influencer channels, providing insight on trends, conversations and competitor activity to inform campaign strategies.
• Execute talent-led publicity activity, including interviews, press tours, junkets, TV and radio appearances, social activations and international events.
• Oversee the localisation, management and distribution of publicity materials, ensuring assets are accurate, accessible and effectively promoted to key media outlets.
• Manage screening programmes, including venue sourcing, logistics, invitations, guest management and on-site media and influencer engagement.
• Support the planning and delivery of Studio publicity events, influencer activations and awards campaigns, ensuring exceptional experiences and strong campaign outcomes.
• Collaborate across UK, EMEA and Burbank teams, representing UK Studio Publicity through presentations, reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Delegate and provide guidance to the Publicist and Intern, supporting their development while ensuring successful campaign delivery.
• Manage allocated campaign budgets, ensuring activity is delivered effectively and within agreed financial parameters.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 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 across print, broadcast and digital channels.
• Experience managing the day-to-day activities of a busy press office, including media enquiries and relationship management.
• Proven ability to lead projects and events from planning through to execution.
• Experience working with talent, media partners, agencies and other external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across a busy release slate.
• Ability to identify opportunities from industry trends, audience conversations and competitor activity.
• Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, communications and broader business stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets responsibly.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within the entertainment, film, television or media industry.
• Understanding of the wider structure of The Walt Disney Company and the opportunities for cross-line-of-business collaboration.
• Experience supporting awards campaigns.
• Familiarity with influencer marketing programmes and social-first publicity strategies.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers, agencies or other third-party partners.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the UK, EMEA or globally as required.

The Perks

• 25 days annual leave
• Private medical insurance & dental care
• Complimentary admission to eligible Disney Theme Parks, giving you the opportunity to experience the magic we create and make memories of your own. Admission is subject to availability, capacity restrictions, applicable rules, block-out dates, and eligibility requirements.
• Access to a wide range of Disney discounts on Disney merchandise, Disney Food & Beverage, Disney Resort Hotels, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney, National Geographic Expeditions, and more. Offerings are subject to availability and may be seasonal, and subject to applicable rules, restrictions, and eligibility requirements.
• Excellent parental and guardian leave
• Employee Resource Groups including WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED and TRUST

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our audiences and create an environment where everyone can thrive and belong. We are committed to welcoming and respecting a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require accommodation.